Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jul 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City

Columbus Crew host Orlando City in this MLS match at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 26 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Can’t Resist Betting Crew to Win

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Columbus record a victory and they are priced at 1.97 to beat Orlando. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

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Crew 4-3 to the Good in Previous H2H

Columbus Crew last game was a 2-1 win over D.C. United at Lower.com Field. That means it’s now been four home victories on the bounce. Wilfried Nancy's side had most of the ball boasting 61% possession and five shots on target, with Daniel Gazdag and Lassi Lappalainen each scoring one goal.

Orlando City won their previous game 2-1. This was an away victory at Gillette Stadium against New England Revolution. The Central Florida outfit recorded six shots on goal and had 41% possession, with Martin Ojeda netting twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus have three consecutive wins against Orlando. In their last encounter, Columbus came out with a 4-3 home victory at Lower.com Field. The past 10 H2H meetings have included five victories for Orlando, four wins for Columbus and a single draw.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Orlando City	28	13	8	7	54	40	14	54:40	47
10	Columbus Crew	27	12	9	6	43	39	4	43:39	45

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.5 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Columbus have had 59.3% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 8.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Diego Rossi has found the net 4 times, with Jacen Russell-Rowe and Ibrahim Aliyu scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Dylan Chambost with 3.

Orlando have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 1.6 goals. Oscar Pareja's team average 50.3% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 8.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Martin Ojeda, Ramiro Enrique and Marco Pasalic, with 4 goals apiece. Eduard Atuesta has been top assists provider with 5 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Evgen Cheberko, Max Arfsten, Daniel Gazdag, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Ibrahim Aliyu, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Diego Rossi.

Orlando City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Pedro Gallese (GK), Alex Freeman, Rodrigo Adrian Schlegel, Robin Jansson, David Brekalo, Marco Pasalic, Eduard Atuesta, Cesar Araujo, Ivan Angulo, Luis Muriel, Martin Ojeda.

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Columbus Crew vs Orlando City tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Columbus to secure victory when they line up in this MLS game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of 1.97 look attractive.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest MLS team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Columbus Crew vs Orlando City league stats:

• Columbus have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Columbus have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Columbus have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Columbus have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Crew to Win Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 50.8% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Columbus to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then the Match Result & Total market could be a good way forward.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 2 - 1 Orlando

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Columbus. You can secure odds of 8.50 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Martín Ojeda to Score 3.30

Martín Ojeda (Orlando) has managed three goals in his past five MLS matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the 3.30 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Martín Ojeda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.30

First

7.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.75

Under 0.5

1.75

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.84

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Columbus games, with three of the past five Orlando matches having the same outcome. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at 1.84.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

7.60 4.70 2.90

Home

9.10 5.90 3.20

Away

7.40 3.70 3.70

Orlando

Total

9.80 5.60 4.20

Home

8.30 4.80 3.50

Away

10.80 4.10 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.80

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

1.93

Under 5.5

1.76

Orlando Corners

Over 3.5

1.72

Under 3.5

1.97

Most Corners

1

1.52

X

6.40

2

2.80

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Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Crew Most Likely Winners

The bookmakers have Columbus Crew at 2.23 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 45% chance of winning this MLS clash based on the betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 2.90 about Orlando City.

If you want to side with Columbus winning against Orlando, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land 1.96 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at 1.40.

No matter what MLS game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

2.23

X

3.65

2

2.90

Half-Time Result

1

2.70

X

2.48

2

3.15

Double Chance

1X

1.40

12

1.28

X2

1.63

Draw No Bet

1

1.66

2

2.10

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

1.96

2 Hcp +0.25

1.83

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.60

Over 2.5

1.49

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.40

No

2.70

Diego Rossi Favourite to Score the First Goal

Those interested in favourite Diego Rossi to find the net first can get 5.10, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is 2.40.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

5.10

Anytime

2.40

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.05

Luis Muriel (Orlando)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.10

Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.30

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.35

Marco Pasalic (Orlando)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.65

Ramiro Enrique (Orlando)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.95

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

8.50

Anytime

4.00

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.10

Alexander Freeman (Orlando)

First

15.00

Anytime

5.60

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

14.00

Anytime

5.75

Iván Angulo (Orlando)

First

15.00

Anytime

6.75

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.50

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.50

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

21.00

Anytime

8.50

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.00

Eduard Atuesta (Orlando)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.00

Dagur Thórhallsson (Orlando)

First

23.00

Anytime

10.00

Luis Muriel (Orlando)

Over 0.5

1.56

Under 0.5

1.98

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.58

Under 0.5

1.97

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

1.70

Under 0.5

1.80

Marco Pasalic (Orlando)

Over 0.5

1.73

Under 0.5

1.77

Martín Ojeda (Orlando)

Over 0.5

1.75

Under 0.5

1.75

Ramiro Enrique (Orlando)

Over 0.5

1.93

Under 0.5

1.60

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

Over 0.5

2.02

Under 0.5

1.55

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

Over 0.5

2.10

Under 0.5

1.50

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

Over 1.5

2.50

Under 1.5

1.35

Iván Angulo (Orlando)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.27

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.00

Under 0.5

1.24

Alexander Freeman (Orlando)

Over 0.5

3.10

Under 0.5

1.22

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.70

Under 0.5

1.14

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.75

Under 0.5

1.14

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

Over 0.5

3.95

Under 0.5

1.12

Eduard Atuesta (Orlando)

Over 0.5

4.10

Under 0.5

1.10

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

Over 0.5

4.35

Under 0.5

1.09

Dagur Thórhallsson (Orlando)

Over 0.5

4.40

Under 0.5

1.09

Can Columbus Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Columbus have avoided defeat in their last ten matches at Lower.com Field. Wilfried Nancy's side have recorded seven victories and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Orlando haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive away matches. The Central Florida outfit have recorded five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Columbus enjoyed a 4-3 winning scoreline when last meeting Orlando at Lower.com Field. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field involve two triumphs for Columbus, one draw and one win for Orlando.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Columbus Crew Home Stats		7-3-0	2.90	1.90	1.00	7	3	8	2
Orlando City Away Stats		5-4-1	2.50	1.60	0.90	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Columbus vs Orlando, check the team news first. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS along with up-to-date injury news.

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