Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati Prediction, Odds, Picks, and MLS Season Pass Discount Code [5/17/2025]

Columbus and Cincinnati are scheduled to meet in MLS action at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLS model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts Columbus as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Columbus-Cincinnati game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction gives Columbus a 56.6% chance of winning, Cincinnati a 21.4% chance, and a 22.1% chance of a draw."

For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Columbus vs. Cincinnati predictions page.

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Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati Prediction: Who Will Win?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLS game between Columbus and Cincinnati 10,000 times as part of our MLS predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model suggests a 56.6% chance of Columbus winning, a 21.4% chance for Cincinnati, and a 22.1% chance of a draw.

Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 58% chance of going over, according to our model.

Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati Odds

We have sourced the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

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All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati matchup is on the moneyline.

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Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati: Correct Score Predictions

The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

These predictions are based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations, meaning the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.

Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's action between Columbus and Cincinnati in MLS at Lower.com Field is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati
• Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Lower.com Field (Columbus, Ohio)

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Columbus vs. Cincinnati matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

According to our computer model, Columbus has a 56.6% win probability on Saturday, Cincinnati has a 21.4% win probability, and there is a 22.1% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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