FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: match statistics
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FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Cincinnati plays Columbus Crew in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: TQL Stadium.
Recent form
FC Cincinnati has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Columbus Crew has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Cincinnati scores 2.15 goals per game and allows 2.41. Columbus Crew scores 1.46 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of FC Cincinnati's games and 71% of Columbus Crew's. The Over 2.5 rates are 74% and 71%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Cincinnati has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.51 per game. FC Cincinnati takes 14.6 shots per game, while Columbus Crew takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Cincinnati leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 1.26 goals per game after halftime. Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Cincinnati's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (21 goals). For Columbus Crew, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FC Cincinnati | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Columbus Crew is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - FC Cincinnati · 1.2 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Cincinnati is 47% better for: goals scored per game.
2.15 goals / game - FC Cincinnati · 1.46 goals / game - Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.41 goals / game - FC Cincinnati · 1.64 goals / game - Columbus Crew
FC Cincinnati scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 games), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 games).
Columbus Crew scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 games), while FC Cincinnati keeps a clean sheet in 7% (2 of 27 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Cincinnati
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Columbus Crew is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - FC Cincinnati · 1.36 pts / game - Columbus Crew
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Cincinnati - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (21 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| FC Cincinnati | Liga | Columbus Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.56 | 3.26 | ▼ 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 64% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 64% | ▲ 71% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 20% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 82% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from FC Cincinnati's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Columbus Crew. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew play?
FC Cincinnati face Columbus Crew on October 18, 2026 in MLS at TQL Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
FC Cincinnati score 2.15 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew 1.46. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 78% of FC Cincinnati's matches and 71% of Columbus Crew's.
What form are FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew in?
Over the last 5 games FC Cincinnati have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Columbus Crew 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.