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FC Cincinnati

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Lower.com Field, Columbus Sat 25 Jul, 2026

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Match Recap

Crew Edge Cincinnati in Heated Rivalry Clash

Columbus Crew defeated FC Cincinnati 2-1 at home to claim bragging rights in the Ohio derby, with Gazdag's penalty sealing victory despite late drama.

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Match Events

9' FC Cincinnati K. Denkey (Evander)

41' J. Thiaré (D. Chambost) Columbus Crew

45' D. Gazdag (Pen) Columbus Crew

46' S. T. Bangoura → A. Gomes Columbus Crew

64' FC Cincinnati E. Echenique → B. Ramírez

64' FC Cincinnati K. M. Dem → T. Barlow

66' FC Cincinnati M. Miazga

70' FC Cincinnati K. Denkey → A. Jabbari

70' FC Cincinnati M. Miazga → K. Smith

70' D. Chambost → T. Karumanchi Columbus Crew

79' J. Thiaré → H. Picard Columbus Crew

85' S. Moreira → M. Amundsen Columbus Crew

85' D. Gazdag → C. Adams Columbus Crew

85' FC Cincinnati O. Nwobodo → T. Anunga

90' A. Gomes Columbus Crew

90' FC Cincinnati G. Valenzuela

Match Statistics

Columbus Crew FC Cincinnati

53% Possession 47%

13 Total Shots 12

6 Shots on Target 5

5 Shots off Target 5

7 Shots Inside Box 6

6 Shots Outside Box 6

3 Big Chances 1

4 Corner Kicks 5

11 Fouls 8

2 Offsides 2

0 Yellow Cards 1

0 Red Cards 1

532 Passes 462

482 Accurate Passes 408

90.6% Pass Accuracy 88.3%

20 Tackles 17

7 Interceptions 11

2 Expected Goals (xG) 0

Shot Map

Columbus Crew

FC Cincinnati

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Highlights

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Columbus Crew 2-1 FC Cincinnati — Full Highlights

Lineups Confirmed

Columbus Crew

4-4-2

Starting XI

28P. Schulte 23M. Farsi 25S. Zawadzki 4R. Camacho 18M. Amundsen 27M. Arfsten 50T. Karumanchi 17S. T. Bangoura 16T. Habroune 90N. Akhundzade 19J. Thiaré

Substitutes

1N. Hagen 12C. Ruvalcaba 31S. Moreira 45O. Presthus 30H. Picard 14A. Sejdic 7D. Chambost 46C. Adams 8D. Gazdag

FC Cincinnati

3-5-2

Starting XI

18R. Celentano 11S. Gidi 21M. Miazga 12M. Robinson 20P. Bucha 5O. Nwobodo 10Evander 22G. Valenzuela 66E. Echenique 9K. Denkey 17K. M. Dem

Substitutes

13E. Louro 2A. Powell 24K. Smith 4N. Hagglund 15T. Hadebe 29B. Ramírez 27T. Anunga 16T. Barlow 99A. Jabbari

This prediction is generated from recent form, head-to-head history, home advantage, and attacking and defensive strength. It is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

Match Prediction Prediction: Over 2.5 - 78.5%

Columbus Crew Win34.4%

Draw23.8%

FC Cincinnati Win41.8%

BTTS: Yes75.1%

Over 2.578.5%

The model leans toward Over 2.5 at 78.5%. Columbus Crew have 1 win in their last 5 matches. FC Cincinnati have 1 win in their last 5 matches. The numbers also lean toward both teams scoring.

Predicted Score2 - 4

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Head to Head Last 5 • See 10 →

Columbus Crew Wins

Draws

FC Cincinnati Wins

5 meetings • Goals: 11 - 6

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
25 Jul 2026	W	2 - 1	L	MLS
08 Nov 2025	L	1 - 2	W	MLS
02 Nov 2025	W	4 - 0	L	MLS
27 Oct 2025	L	0 - 1	W	MLS
13 Jul 2025	W	4 - 2	L	MLS

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