Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew — match summary
United States · Major League Soccer · kick-off 19 Oct 2026 04:00
Full time · score 0-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Cincinnati 47 · Columbus Crew 27
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Cincinnati 55 · Columbus Crew 34
Shots on target 7-2 · corners 2-2 · possession 68-32
NextGOAL tip: Cincinnati (level) · 3 stars
Cincinnati and Columbus Crew meet in MLS, with the hosts in 9th place on 36 points and the visitors in 13th on 32 points. Both still need points to move up the table, and both teams' most recent matches ended with goals at both ends. Cincinnati return home after a 2-3 defeat in their last match. Their defense remains a clear problem, having conceded in every one of their last five games and shipping as many as 68 goals in 28 matches this season. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew won 3-1 in their last match and have won four of their last five, but their away form is still uncertain, especially in the first half when they often concede first. This game is likely to be open from the start, as both teams have similar shots on target numbers over their last ten games (Cincinnati 6.78 per game compared to 6.7 for Columbus Crew) and both enjoy around 54% possession. Cincinnati are likely to attack a little more thanks to home advantage, but Columbus Crew also carry a dangerous counterattack. The game should end closely contested with goals for both sides.