Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 19, 2026
A match between Cincinnati and Columbus Crew will be played on October 19, 2026, in the MLS regular season. The home side will be looking to win, but their opponents have plans of their own.
Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: team news and expert analysis
The Ohio club finished second in the 2025 regular season, both in its conference and overall. But in the playoffs, they immediately lost to none other than their current opponents. This season, defeats have outnumbered wins, especially since the end of summer. After beating Atlanta United 3-1, they went on to lose to New England Revolution.
Their neighbors from the same state finished seventh in the Eastern Conference last season. In the playoffs, they lost in the second round to future champions Inter Miami. They struggled for a long spell in the current campaign, but still reached the U.S. Open Cup final and, in September, defeated Montreal in MLS as well as Messi and company. After a setback against Orlando City, they also beat Charlotte.
The hosts score an average of 2.14 goals per game, but they also concede 2.43. Brais Méndez and his teammates are less entertaining to watch: they score 1.52 goals per match while conceding 1.62.
Previous matches: Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew
In the last four derbies, the sides have traded “home” wins.
The visitors are considered the weaker side in this matchup, but they have actually been playing well lately. We are backing an away win for them with a “0” handicap (odds – 1.95).
Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: key statistics and trends
- Cincinnati have lost four of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 79% of Cincinnati’s matches, while the average total goals per game stands at 4.57
- Columbus Crew have won five of their last eight matches
- Both teams have scored in 72% of Columbus Crew’s matches, while the average total goals per game stands at 3.14
Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: possible starting lineups
Cincinnati play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Celentano - Hadebe, Hagglund, Gidi - Ramirez Leon, Nwobodo, Evander, Valenzuela, Mboma Dem - Jabbari, Barlow
Columbus Crew play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Schulte - Amundsen, Bae, Zawadzki - Zawouri, Habroun, Chambos, Farsi - Santiago Rodriguez, Josef Martínez, Brais Méndez
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