- 1 Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati : a derby that should have plenty of bite
- 2 Columbus need a response, and fast
- 3 Cincinnati have serious firepower
- 4 Expected lineups :
- 5 MLS Prediction : Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati
- 6 A quick note on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information can change
- 9 Your responsibility
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati : a derby that should have plenty of bite 
The Hell is Real Derby returns with a bit of extra edge. Columbus have spent most of the season nowhere near where they expected to be and are trying to stop a slump that has sent them sliding down the table. At home, the Crew can hardly afford another slip.
Cincinnati, by contrast, arrive with more confidence after back-to-back league wins. Pat Noonan’s side are still a tough read, though, capable of scoring for fun and just as capable of giving it away at the other end. That points to a game with plenty going on.
Columbus need a response, and fast 
The loss to New York City quickly knocked the stuffing out of the buzz that had built up before the international break. The Crew had looked like they were finding a bit of rhythm, but that defeat was a reminder they still lack consistency when it matters most.
At home, Columbus can still put together some sharp attacking football. Daniel Gazdag could win his place back in the starting XI after an eye-catching cameo in midweek, while Max Arfsten keeps driving forward down the flank and giving them real width.
The main issue is at the back. Individual mistakes have piled up over recent weeks and keep gifting opponents chances. Against one of the most dangerous attacks in the conference, those errors could be punished hard.
Cincinnati have serious firepower 
The emphatic win over Vancouver was another reminder of just how much punch Cincinnati carry going forward. Evander keeps delivering at a top level, while Kevin Denkey is showing week after week why he is among MLS’s most dangerous strikers.
The recent results have been encouraging, but the defence is still leaving far too much space behind it. Cincinnati are conceding goals regularly, yet their attacking quality often bails them out and keeps the points coming.
This derby should again be shaped by Cincinnati’s attacking threat. With Evander, Bucha and Denkey all in the mood, the visitors have more than enough to put Columbus’ fragile back line under real pressure.
Expected lineups :
Columbus Crew : Schulte; Farsi, Zawadzki, Camacho, Amundsen; Akhundzade, Picard, Bangoura, Arfsten; Thiaré, Gazdag.
FC Cincinnati : Celentano; Smith, Miazga, Gidi; Bucha, Valenzuela, Nwobodo, Ramirez; Dem, Evander; Denkey.
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MLS Prediction : Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati to score over 1.5 goals
Cincinnati’s games have been regular box-office material for weeks now. Pat Noonan’s men put four past Vancouver and have the kind of attack that can hurt any defence in MLS.
Columbus are going through a rough patch in that area. The Crew are giving up far too many clear chances and struggle to stay organised when the tempo rises. With Evander, Denkey and Bucha all capable of finding pockets of space, openings could appear early.
The derby setting should also help keep the pace high. Cincinnati have more than enough quality in the final third to score at least twice and keep their good run rolling before a trip they should fancy.
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