MLS Betting Preview: Columbus Crew vs Orlando City
Columbus Crew clash with Orlando City at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Sunday 12 April.
The Favourites Look Value for This Fixture
Columbus -1.25 could be worth a bet at -116 on the Asian Handicap. We’re confident that the favourites can win by two goals or more against Orlando, although we’ll get half our stake returned if they win by one.
1-1 Draw in Last H2H
Columbus Crew got the win in their last game. It was a 3-1 away triumph at Mercedes-Benz Stadium when meeting Atlanta United. The Ohio side had 42% of possession and seven shots on target, while Wessam Abou Ali bagged two goals and Max Arfsten scored the other.
Orlando City have been defeated in their previous three road games. They recently suffered a 6-0 loss against Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium. The Lions enjoyed 57% possession and managed six shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Inter&Co Stadium played host to the last head-to-head where Orlando were at home to Columbus. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.
Columbus Crew – Last 10 League Games
Columbus have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Henrik Rydstroem’s team have averaged 54.3% possession and 6.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Wessam Abou Ali has found the net 5 times, with Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe and Marcelo Herrera scoring 2 each. Max Arfsten is the leading assists maker with 3.
Orlando City – Last 10 League Games
Orlando have won 1, lost 8 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.9% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 6.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 3.3 goals from 7.9 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts.
We’ve seen Duncan McGuire, Martin Ojeda and Marco Pasalic score 2 goals each. Ivan Angulo has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Andres Herrera, Malte Amundsen, Sean Zawadzki, Andre Gomes, Dylan Chambost, Max Arfsten, Wessam Abou Ali, Diego Rossi.
Orlando City predicted lineup (5-3-2): Maxime Crépeau (GK), Iván Angulo, Iago Teodoro, David Brekalo, Nolan Miller, Braian Ojeda, Marco Pašalić, Colin Guske, Eduard Atuesta, Tiago Souza, 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
It makes sense to back Columbus -1.25 at -116. The favourites are capable of winning this MLS clash by two goals or more, with the stats suggesting that a comfortable victory is on the cards.
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Key Columbus Crew vs Orlando City league stats:
The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Orlando in 5 consecutive games on the road.The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Orlando in 6 of their last 10 games.
Crew -1.25 Probability
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Our Match Prediction
Columbus Asian Hcp -1.25 @ -116
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Player Prop Picks
Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus) has found the net in his past two MLS games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of -100.
Latest Wessam Abou Ali Player Prop Odds
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Corners Prediction
Columbus have had over 5.5 corners in four straight matches, while Orlando have had an average of 7.00 corners against them in their previous 5 games. There are odds of -135 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Columbus will cover the line.
League Games
Columbus
Total
10.50
6.00
4.50
Home
8.00
5.70
2.30
Away
11.30
5.00
6.30
Orlando
Total
10.60
4.40
6.20
Home
10.20
4.60
5.60
Away
9.40
4.70
4.70
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Columbus Corners
Orlando Corners
Most Corners
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Columbus Crew vs Orlando City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Crew Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites
The bookies have Columbus Crew as -227 favourites for this MLS clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 69% likely to win. Orlando City are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +525.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Columbus are -118 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Orlando are +430 and the draw is priced at +170.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -189.
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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Wessam Abou Ali Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Wessam Abou Ali is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +320. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -109.
Player Goals
Wessam Abou Ali (Columbus)
Diego Rossi (Columbus)
Nariman Akhundzade (Columbus)
Jamal Thiaré (Columbus)
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Lower.com Field
Five Wins From Past Ten Columbus Home Games
Columbus have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
The past five Orlando games on the road have ended in defeat. The Lions have finished with six losses, two victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 3.20.
The past meeting at Lower.com Field saw Orlando defeat Columbus 3-1. Each team have landed two wins from the previous 5 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field, along with one draw.
Columbus Crew Home Stats
5-2-3
2.60
1.60
1.00
6
4
6
4
Orlando City Away Stats
2-2-6
4.30
1.10
3.20
8
2
7
3
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
Make sure you’re up to date on the Columbus vs Orlando team news before betting. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed MLS lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Orlando City Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
28
Patrick Schulte
31
Steven Moreira
4
Rudy Camacho
2
Andres Herrera
18
Malte Amundsen
25
Sean Zawadzki
20
Andre Gomes
7
Dylan Chambost
27
Max Arfsten
9
Wessam Abou Ali
10
Diego Rossi
71
Maxime Crépeau
77
Iván Angulo
57
Iago Teodoro
4
David Brekalo
21
Nolan Miller
8
Braian Ojeda
87
Marco Pašalić
25
Colin Guske
20
Eduard Atuesta
11
Tiago Souza
10
Martin Ojeda
Orlando City Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
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Columbus Crew
0-1
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0-0
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Previous Orlando City Lineups
04 Apr
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Los Angeles FC
6-0
Orlando City
21 Mar
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Nashville SC
5-0
Orlando City
14 Mar
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Orlando City
2-1
CF Montréal
07 Mar
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NYCFC
5-0
Orlando City
01 Mar
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2-4
Inter Miami
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Expert Analysis by Michael Davis
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