FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: Preview, predictions and how to watch 2020 MLS season today

FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew will face off today at 7:30 pm (ET) at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati for a 2020 MLS regular season clash. Here, you’ll find there is to know about this game: preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch or live stream the match.

Columbus Crew have obviously been around Major League Soccer for much longer than new-comer FC Cincinnati, so most experts believe they have a huge edge as the teams face off for the supremacy of Ohio.

Then again, pretty much anything can happen every time two teams from the same area meet and this may not be the exception of that rule, albeit Columbus is highly favored by oddsmakers and analysts.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew:Match Information

Date: Saturday, 29, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM (ET)
Venue:Nippert Stadium, Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew:Storylines

The first ‘Hell is Real’ showdown between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew didn’t disappoint the slightest. That time, Columbus honored it’s condition and will look to make it 2-0 vs. their newest rivals this year.

Cincinnati have won just two out of their seven games this season, losing four and drawing the other. Designated players Yuya Kubo, Allan Cruz, and Jürgen Locadia have all scored just one goal for the team thus far.

Columbus Crew will try and bounce back from their first defeat of the season. They fell 1-0 to NYCFC on Monday night so we can expect them to be highly motivated when they visit Nippert Stadium on Saturday.

USMNT starGyasi Zardes has already found the bottom of the nets twice for Columbus, while Darlington Nabe, Derrick Etienne, and Lucas Zelarrayán have also chipped in with one score apiece.

How To Watch Or Stream Live FreeFC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew In The U.S

The 2020 MLS regular season game between FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crewto be played on Saturday 29 at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati will be broadcasted in the United Statesand Canada byStar64,FOX Sports Ohio, and MLS LIVE on ESPN+.

FC Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew:Predictions And Odds

Apparently, oddsmakers expect Columbus Crew to easily win this Ohio rivalry game, as you can gell by their odds of -129. FC Cincinnati is given +350 odds to protect their turf, while a tie would result in a +255 payout.

* Odds via DraftKings