Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
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Value bet: Columbus Crew to win @ 1.91 – our chance 58% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓58% · @1.91
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.41
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.89
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC preview and prediction
The match
Columbus Crew host Orlando City SC in the US Open Cup on Thursday 17 September, with kick-off at 00:00 (WAT) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Form guide
Columbus Crew's last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to New York Red Bulls 0–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Orlando City SC's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Toronto FC 3–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Orlando City SC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 April 2026, finished Columbus Crew 1–1 Orlando City SC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.3 for Columbus Crew and 1.4 for Orlando City SC. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 66%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Value angle: Columbus Crew to win at 1.91 – 58% on our numbers against 52% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Columbus Crew 2–1 Orlando City SC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew58%fair 1.73 · @1.91
Draw18%fair 5.56 · @3.60
Orlando City SC24%fair 4.14 · @3.00
3.67Expected goals
2.26Columbus Crew xG
1.41Orlando City SC xG
66%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.3 – 1.4 Orlando City SC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Orlando City SC 24%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 Orlando City SC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC?
Columbus Crew vs Orlando City SC (US Open Cup) kicks off on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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