MLS: Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City Picks — Hosts to Maintain Winning Record? (Jul 25)

All eyes will be on the race for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference on Friday evening, as the Columbus Crew play their final MLS fixture before the start of the Leagues Cup.

The Crew come into round following an excellent 2-1 win over D.C. United last weekend.

Meanwhile, Orlando City will be chasing a second straight win following an excellent 2-1 win on the road against New England in their previous outing.

Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City Overview

Odds

Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City Head-to-Head Record

The Columbus Crew have recorded victories in each of their last three matches against Orlando City. That includes a pulsating 4-3 success in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Orlando’s latest win against the Crew was registered in September 2023.

Columbus Crew Team News

The Crew will be without two key players for this weekend’s clash with Orlando City. Rudy Camacho and Nicholas Hagen are unlikely to return from their setbacks until the start of next month.

Possible Lineup

P. Schulte (GK); S. Moreira, S. Zawadzki, Y. Cheberko, I. Aliyu, D. Nagbe, D. Chambost, M. Arfsten, D. Rossi, D. Gazdag, T. Harbroune

Orlando City Team News

The visiting Orlando will once again be without forward Yutaro Tsukada this weekend. The striker is unlikely to return until August following a knee injury.

Possible Lineup

P. Gallese (GK); A. Freeman, R. Schlegel, R. Jansson, D. Brekalo, E. Atuesta, C. Araujo, M. Pasalic, M. Ojeda, I. Angulo, L. Muriel

Columbus Crew vs. Orlando City Picks

Based on the recent form of both of these sides, this should be a competitive showdown on Friday.

However, Columbus have been strong in home matches this season, winning 62% of their fixtures. They have also allowed just one goal per game in home fixtures, meaning that they could win to nil on Friday evening.