Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The Crew came out on top against the Lions in a thrilling contest last time around.

Columbus Crew are ready to lock horns with Orlando City SC in the round 25 fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. These Eastern Conference teams are going to come up with an interesting match at the Lower.com Field.

Columbus Crew have come up with some decent performances this season. They are placed fourth on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. The hosts will be looking for a win here so that they can get to that top spot.

They are coming in after securing three points in their last game after defeating DC United.

Orlando City were initially looking sharp coming into the Major League Soccer 2025 season, but they have faced consistency issues in their last few games. The Lions are coming in after securing a win in their last league game against, New England Revolution. Even though they conceded a goal, but did scored a couple to win the game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
• Stadium: Lower.com Field
• Date: Saturday, July 26
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST (Friday, July 25; 23:30 GMT/ 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Columbus Crew: W-D-W-L-W

Orlando City: L-D-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)

The 27-year-old Uruguayan forward has been one of the most important players for the Columbus Crew this season. He has 16 goal involvements in 23 MLS appearances in the ongoing campaign. With his current form, Diego Rossi can become a major issue for the opponent’s defence.

Martin Ojeda (Orlando City)

With 21 goal contributions, Martin Ojeda has helped Orlando City SC on multiple occasions this season with his performances. The Lions will be expecting another top performance from Ojeda’s end. The 26-year-old midfielder is coming in after scoring a match-winning brace in his previous league game.

All aboard the Ojeda hype train 🚂 pic.twitter.com/R14dzv0aHD

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) July 20, 2025

Match Facts

• Orlando City have won three of their last five games against the Crew.
• The Lions have only won one of their last five MLS fixtures.
• Columbus Crew have won two of their last three games.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Columbus Crew to win @21/20 William Hill
• Diego Rossi to score @11/2 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 Betfred

Injury and Team News

Malte Amundsen, Mohamed Farsi and a couple of other Columbus Crew players are injured, hence keeping them out of action.

Orlando City will be without the services of Duncan McGuire, Joran Gerbet and Yutaro Tsukada. They are all injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 23

Columbus Crew won: 9

Orlando City won: 10

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Columbus Crew predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Schulte (GK); Moreira, Zawadzki, Cheberko; Aliyu, Nagbe, Chambost, Arfsten; Gazdag, Rossi; Habroune

Orlando City SC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gallese (GK); Freeman, Schlegel, Jansson, Brekalo; Araujo, Atuesta; Pasalic, Ojeda, Angulo; Muriel

Match Prediction

The two Eastern Conference clubs are ready for an intense battle here. But we predict that, Columbus Crew are likely to come out victorious against Orlando City in their upcoming MLS 2025 clash.

Prediction: Columbus Crew 3-2 Orlando City

Telecast Details

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