FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

The previous confrontation between these teams ended on level terms.

FC Cincinnati are ready to host Columbus Crew in the round 22 game of the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. The interesting fixture between these two Eastern Conference teams will take place at the TQL Stadium.

FC Cincinnati are on a positive run. They are coming in after securing a win in their last league game against the Chicago Fire. Even though it came out as a close contest, the Orange and Blue did not back down, which helped them secure three points. They will be looking to come up with a similar performance in their upcoming game.

Columbus Crew are placed fourth on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They will be keen on winning their upcoming fixture, but it is not going to be an easy fixture for the Crew. The Cincy are at the top of the table as they have performed well.

A win for the Columbus Crew can get them close to the top spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• Stadium: TQL Stadium
• Date: Sunday, July 13
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST (Saturday, July 12: 23:30 GMT/ 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Hell is Real is heating up 🌡️Only a few days left until we battle for Ohio 😤 pic.twitter.com/T06QNqwKCI

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 9, 2025

Form:

FC Cincinnati: L-W-W-W-W

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

Players to Watch

Kevin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)

The 24-year-old forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front. Kevin Denkey has scored 12 goals and has an assist to his name. This also makes him the top goal-getter for his team in the MLS this season.

He is coming in after scoring an important goal in FC Cincinnati’s win over the Fire.

Diego Rossi (Columbus Crew)

Diego Rossi has scored a crucial which helped the Columbus Crew score a draw against the Seattle Sounders. The 27-year-old has 15 goal involvements in 20 Major League Soccer 2025 games. Rossi will have an important role to play in the final third for the Crew in their upcoming league game.

Always a 🔟/🔟Diego Rossi became the 5th MLS player to record 10+ goals in back-to-back seasons with multiple clubs with his first half strike against Seattle Sounders FC. pic.twitter.com/5tFbzsgKOL

— The Crew (@ColumbusCrew) July 7, 2025

Match Facts

• Both of the last two matches between these teams have ended in a draw.
• FC Cincinnati are on a four-match winning run.
• Columbus Crew are on a four-match unbeaten run.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @29/10 bet365
• Diego Rossi to score @7/1 Skybet
• Goals under 2.5 @31/20 BetVictor

Injury and Team News

FC Cincinnati will be without the services of Gilberto Flores, Nick Hagglund and three other players as they are injured.

Rudy Camacho, Patrick Schlute and a couple of other Columbus Crew squad members are injured, hence keeping them out of action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 19

FC Cincinnati won: 4

Columbus Crew won: 8

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Celentano (GK); Powell, Miazga, Engel; Yedlin, Anunga, Bucha, Orellano; Evander; Kamara, Denkey

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

Bush (GK); Moreira, Zawadzki, Cheberko; Farsi, Chambost, Nagbe, Aliyu; Gazdag; Rossi, Russell-Rowe

Match Prediction

These two sides have come with some close contests in the past. We can expect a similar battle between these Eastern Conference teams here. The MLS 2025 clash between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew is likely to end on level terms.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 1-1 Columbus Crew

Telecast Details

The MLS 2025 live streaming can be viewed on Apple TV for fans all over the world, but at a cost of a subscription fee.

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