FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 20

FC Cincinnati

D W W L W

1st place in USA Major League Soccer

3-2

20/05/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew

W D D W D

3rd place in USA Major League Soccer

USA Major League Soccer

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew on May 20, 2023 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew preview before placing for you.

FC Cincinnati are currently 1st with 69 points after 34 matches.
Columbus Crew sit 3rd with 57 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Cincinnati to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Columbus Crew, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Cincinnati have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

19:30

2023-05-20

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew - Prediction & Odds

FC Cincinnati

Columbus Crew

2023-05-20 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Cincinnati	69	34	20	9	5	57	39	18
02 Orlando City	63	34	18	9	7	55	39	16
03 Columbus Crew	57	34	16	9	9	67	46	21
04 Philadelphia Union	55	34	15	10	9	57	41	16
05 New England Revolution	55	34	15	10	9	58	46	12
06 Atlanta United	51	34	13	12	9	66	53	13
07 Nashville	49	34	13	10	11	39	32	7
08 New York Red Bulls	43	34	11	10	13	36	39	-3
09 Charlotte FC	43	34	10	13	11	45	52	-7
10 New York City FC	41	34	9	14	11	35	39	-4
11 Montreal Impact	41	34	12	5	17	36	52	-16
12 DC United	40	34	10	10	14	45	49	-4
13 Chicago Fire	40	34	10	10	14	39	51	-12
14 Inter Miami CF	34	34	9	7	18	41	54	-13
15 Toronto FC	22	34	4	10	20	26	59	-33
01 St. Louis City	56	34	17	5	12	62	45	17
02 Seattle Sounders	53	34	14	11	9	41	32	9
03 Los Angeles FC	52	34	14	10	10	54	39	15
04 Houston Dynamo	51	34	14	9	11	51	38	13
05 Real Salt Lake	50	34	14	8	12	48	50	-2
06 Vancouver Whitecaps	48	34	12	12	10	55	48	7
07 FC Dallas	46	34	11	13	10	41	37	4
08 FC Kansas City	44	34	12	8	14	48	51	-3
09 San Jose Earthquakes	44	34	10	14	10	39	43	-4
10 Portland Timbers	43	34	11	10	13	46	58	-12
11 Minnesota United FC	41	34	10	11	13	46	51	-5
12 Austin FC	39	34	10	9	15	49	55	-6
13 Los Angeles Galaxy	36	34	8	12	14	51	67	-16
14 Colorado Rapids	27	34	5	12	17	26	54	-28

Head To Head

27/08/2022 19:35

FC Cincinnati

2 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

17/07/2022 19:55

Columbus Crew

2 - 0

FC Cincinnati

MLS

27/08/2021 18:40

Columbus Crew

3 - 2

FC Cincinnati

MLS

09/07/2021 19:30

FC Cincinnati

2 - 2

Columbus Crew

MLS

14/10/2020 19:30

FC Cincinnati

2 - 1

Columbus Crew

MLS

06/09/2020 19:30

Columbus Crew

3 - 0

FC Cincinnati

MLS

FC Cincinnati

17%

Draw

33%

Columbus Crew

50%

FC Cincinnati Last 6 matches

17/05/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati 3 - 0 Montreal Impact MLS

10/05/2023 19:00

FC Cincinnati 1 - 0 New York City FC USA CUP

06/05/2023 19:40

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 DC United MLS

29/04/2023 19:30

New England Revolution 1 - 1 FC Cincinnati MLS

26/04/2023 19:00

FC Cincinnati 1 - 0 Louisville City FC USA CUP

22/04/2023 19:30

FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Portland Timbers MLS

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Columbus Crew

17/05/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 0 Los Angeles Galaxy MLS

13/05/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 2 - 2 Orlando City MLS

10/05/2023 19:00

Loudoun United 1 - 5 Columbus Crew USA CUP

29/04/2023 19:40

Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Inter Miami CF MLS

26/04/2023 19:30

Columbus Crew 1 - 0 Indy Eleven USA CUP

22/04/2023 19:30

Charlotte FC 1 - 0 Columbus Crew MLS

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues USA Major League Socce...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

185

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

189

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

203

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

138

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 258 matches

YesNo

135 (52%)123 (48%)

In last 258 matches

NoYes

139 (53%)122 (47%)

FC Cincinnati

Recent matches

Columbus Crew

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Cincinnati

Columbus Crew

Shots

FC Cincinnati

Total shots

7.18 avg / game

Blocked

308 total

Avg. 2.35

Columbus Crew

Total shots

7.34 avg / game

Blocked

292 total

Avg. 2.35

FC Cincinnati Pass Columbus Crew

Total passes

57848

Avg. 252 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

65110

Avg. 288 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Cincinnati

258

Played games

Columbus Crew

261

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.24

2.30

594

Corners

714

2.74

8.53

2202

Throw-ins

1917

7.34

0.89

229

Offsides

269

1.03

1.54

398

GK saves

387

1.48

FC Cincinnati

DISCIPLINARY

Columbus Crew

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.99

255

186

0.71

0.03

0.01

6.18

1594

Fouls

1350

5.17

7.75

2000

Tackles

1650

6.32

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How We Build the FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew on 20 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Cincinnati's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Columbus Crew's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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