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Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City prediction, odds, MLS picks [4/12/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Columbus Crew vs Orlando City predictions for MLS Sunday.
MLS action continues on Sunday at 7:00 PM ET as Orlando locks horns with Columbus at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLS model predicts Columbus as the most likely winner of the Columbus vs. Orlando game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.
Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLS game between Columbus and Orlando, forming part of our MLS predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model suggests a 69.3% chance of Columbus winning, a 14.0% chance for Orlando, and a 16.6% chance of a draw.
Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City odds
We have researched the best MLS odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Market | Columbus | Orlando | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -235 | +600 | +425 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Orlando | +600 |
According to our best MLS bets, the top play to make on this game is Orlando to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City: Correct score predictions
Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 2-1 Columbus win being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| COL 2-1 ORL | 9.2% |
| COL 2-0 ORL | 8.4% |
| COL 3-1 ORL | 8% |
Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between Columbus and Orlando in MLS at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
World Cup 2026 watch: Patrick Schulte (USA)
Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte is one to watch for USMNT fans this season as excitement builds ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026—a tournament driving interest in World Cup news and early discussions about who will win the World Cup. With the United States placed alongside Australia, Paraguay, and one of Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo in Group D next year, Schulte's MLS form will be tracked closely.
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Columbus has a 69.3% win probability on Sunday, Orlando has a 14.0% win probability, and there is a 16.6% chance that the game will end in a draw.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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