Columbus Crew SC vs Orlando City SC, MLS 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Orlando City SC — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
- Orlando City SC 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 25 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 18 | 23 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 18 | 20 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 |
| 14 | Montreal Impact FC | 18 | 16 |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 17 | 34 |
| 17 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 34 |
| 18 | San Jose Earthquakes | 18 | 33 |
| 19 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 32 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 18 | 27 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 27 |
| 22 | St. Louis City | 18 | 26 |
| 23 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 24 |
| 24 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 24 |
| 25 | Minnesota United FC | 18 | 24 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 18 | 22 |
| 27 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 19 | 22 |
| 28 | San Diego FC | 18 | 21 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 18 | 17 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 18 | 14 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul | Orlando City SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jul | D.C. United SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | Nashville SC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Jul | FC Cincinnati | A | 4–2 | W |
| 06 Jul | Seattle Sounders FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jun | Philadelphia Union | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul | Columbus Crew SC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jul | New England Revolution | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jul | New York City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jul | Montreal Impact FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jul | Charlotte FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jun | FC Cincinnati | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #11 |
| 20 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 5 / 5 / 8 | W / D / L | 6 / 2 / 10 |
| 26 | Scored | 30 |
| 28 | Conceded | 47 |
| -2 | GD | -17 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 28% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
16%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 10th (20 pts). Orlando City SC are 11th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/6
16-30
2/2
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Orlando City SC
0-15
2/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
–/6
46-60
6/3
61-75
5/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
| Diego Rossi | 6 G | 1 A |
| Wessam Abou Ali | 5 G | 1 A |
Orlando City SC
| Martin Ojeda | 11 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Columbus Crew SC launch into their encounter with Orlando City SC.
- 5' USA international Patrick Schulte has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Columbus Crew SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Orlando City SC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Columbus Crew SC is showing some good football. However, Columbus Crew SC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Orlando City SC have won 432 goals from 286 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' It looks surprising Columbus Crew SC does not make any changes. Kyle Smith has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 50' Columbus Crew SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Orlando City SC backline.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' Ibrahim Aliyu has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 278 appearances.
- 65' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Diego Rossi makes it 1-0.
- 67' Orlando City SC ring the changes. Luis Muriel has done his job and it is now time for Ramiro Enrique to step up.
- 70' Dylan Chambost makes way for Taha Habroune at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Columbus Crew SC.
- 75' Pedro Gallese needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 76' Ramiro Enrique has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 76 minutes.
- 77' Another substitution for Columbus Crew SC to replace Jacen Russell-Rowe by Lassi Lappalainen on 77 minute.
- 78' That is a card for Orlando City SC. Robin Jansson will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' Ramiro Enrique with the second goal in the match!
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sean Zawadzki.
- 84' Marco Pasalic makes way for Zakaria Taifi at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Orlando City SC.
- 89' Kyle Smith gets the nod from Orlando City SC. He replaces Ivan Angulo and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. Columbus Crew SC and Orlando City SC share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
-
7
Dylan Chambost ↓ Taha Habroune 70'
- 10
- 6
- 8
- 28
- 25
- 19
- 27
- 11
- 21
Bench
- 20
- 24
- 14
-
26
Lassi Lappalainen ↑ 77'
- 22
-
16
Taha Habroune ↑ 70'
- 29
- 44
- 48
Coach
Wilfried Nancy
Orlando City SC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Luis Muriel ↓ Ramiro Enrique 67'
- 15
- 10
- 20
- 1
- 6
-
77
Ivan Angulo ↓ Kyle Smith 89'
- 5
- 30
- 4
-
87
Marco Pasalic ↓ Zakaria Taifi 84'
Bench
- 3
-
24
Kyle Smith ↑ 89'
-
7
Ramiro Enrique ↑ 67'
- 12
- 17
- 25
- 11
- 65
-
96
Zakaria Taifi ↑ 84'
Coach
Óscar Pareja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Rossi | 6 |
| Ramiro Enrique | 5 |
| Facundo Torres Perez | 3 |
| Derrick Etienne | 2 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 |
| Gyasi Zardes | 2 |
| Christopher Mueller | 2 |
| Luis Muriel | 2 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
2025-07-25
Columbus Crew SC
1–3
Orlando City SC
L
2025-07-19
Columbus Crew SC
2–1
D.C. United SC
W
2025-07-17
Nashville SC
3–0
Columbus Crew SC
L
2025-07-13
FC Cincinnati
2–4
Columbus Crew SC
W
2025-07-06
Seattle Sounders FC
1–1
Columbus Crew SC
D
2025-06-29
Columbus Crew SC
1–0
Philadelphia Union
W
Orlando City SC Form
2025-07-25
Columbus Crew SC
1–3
Orlando City SC
W
2025-07-19
New England Revolution
1–2
Orlando City SC
W
2025-07-17
Orlando City SC
1–2
New York City FC
L
2025-07-12
Orlando City SC
1–1
Montreal Impact FC
D
2025-07-05
Charlotte FC
2–2
Orlando City SC
D
2025-06-28
Orlando City SC
1–2
FC Cincinnati
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.25
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9
Orlando City SC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Columbus Crew SC or Orlando City SC 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
67%
Draw or Orlando City SC
56%
Columbus Crew SC or Orlando City SC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.1%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 3
3.3%
1 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Orlando City SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 18% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 15% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.