FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II: match statistics
FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
FC Cincinnati II play Columbus Crew II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The match date is 15 June 2026 at 00:00. Venue: Northern Kentucky University Stadium. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
FC Cincinnati II: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Columbus Crew II: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
FC Cincinnati II scores 0.94 and concedes 1.89 goals per match. Columbus Crew II scores 1.84 and concedes 1.53. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FC Cincinnati II 44%, Columbus Crew II 74%. Over 2.5: FC Cincinnati II 61%, Columbus Crew II 68%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew II has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.26. FC Cincinnati II: 9.8 shots per match, Columbus Crew II: 13.2.
Match halves
FC Cincinnati II: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.72. Columbus Crew II: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 1.05.
Goals by minute
FC Cincinnati II: 76-90+ (5 goals). Columbus Crew II: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS Next Pro: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 65%.
Head-to-head
4 H2H matches: 2-0-2. Average goals 3.25, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Columbus Crew II sit 8th in the table versus 27th-placed FC Cincinnati II; season records are 7-3-4 for Columbus and 3-0-9 for the hosts. Guests have scored 25 goals this season compared to the hosts' 12. In the last 5 matches Columbus scored 9 and conceded 8, while Cincinnati II managed only 3 goals and conceded 11. Average xG are similar (1.39 for Columbus vs 1.35 for Cincinnati), but the visitors post higher possession (53% vs 41%) and more shots per game (11.43 vs 10.83), giving them an edge in control and chance creation. Defensively both teams are vulnerable: Columbus concedes 2.29 goals on the road on average, hosts concede 1.33 at home; however, in the last 5 games the hosts have conceded 11 versus 8 for the guests, and clean sheets stand at 33% for Cincinnati and 0% for Columbus. Considering the visitors’ superior seasonal record and form (1.6 points per game in the last 5 vs 0.6 for the hosts), higher goal output (25 vs 12) and better match control, I predict a Columbus Crew II win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| FC Cincinnati II | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Columbus Crew II is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - FC Cincinnati II · 2.2 pts / match - Columbus Crew II
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.
Columbus Crew II is 96% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - FC Cincinnati II · 1.84 goals / match - Columbus Crew II
Columbus Crew II is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.89 goals / match - FC Cincinnati II · 1.53 goals / match - Columbus Crew II
FC Cincinnati II scores in 61% of matches (11 of 18 matches), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 21% (4 of 19 matches).
Columbus Crew II scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while FC Cincinnati II keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — FC Cincinnati II
Over / Under — Columbus Crew II
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 II is 151% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.61 pts / match - FC Cincinnati II · 1.53 pts / match - Columbus Crew II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Cincinnati II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -8 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FC Cincinnati II
Columbus Crew II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| FC Cincinnati II | Liga | Columbus Crew II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.83 | 3.23 | ▲ 3.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 61% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 61% | 65% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 22% | • 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | • 74% |
| Goal after half-time | • 83% | 84% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): FC Cincinnati II 2 - 0 - 2 Columbus Crew II. Average goals 3.25, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished FC Cincinnati II 0:1 Columbus Crew II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Cincinnati II and Columbus Crew II?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches FC Cincinnati II won 2, Columbus Crew II won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.25 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II?
FC Cincinnati II score 0.94 goals per game on average and Columbus Crew II 1.84. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 44% of FC Cincinnati II's matches and 74% of Columbus Crew II's.
What form are FC Cincinnati II and Columbus Crew II in?
Over the last 5 games FC Cincinnati II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Columbus Crew II 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II?
The statistical background for FC Cincinnati II vs Columbus Crew II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.