Columbus Crew defeat FC Cincinnati 2-0: Match Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · MLS · Columbus Crew 2, FC Cincinnati 0
Columbus Crew won 2–0 at FC Cincinnati on Sunday, October 18, with goals from Gonzalo Tapia and Taha Habroune. The match finished under the 3.5 goals total at 2 combined goals. AiQ's under pick at 53% confidence was correct, though the model's overall performance on the slate was mixed: 3–6 across all graded picks.
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati final score and match recap
Columbus Crew took the road win with a clean sheet. Gonzalo Tapia and Taha Habroune each scored one goal, with Tapia adding an assist. FC Cincinnati never threatened and finished shut out.
Did Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati go over or under the goals total?
The match went under 3.5 goals, finishing at 2 combined. Scoring split evenly across halves—one in the first, one in the second—leaving the total 1.5 goals short of the line. AiQ's under 3.5 at 53% confidence was a winning pick.
How did AiQ's Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati predictions do?
AiQ finished 3–6 across every graded pick on this match.
- Moneyline: Draw at +293 — LOSS
- Total goals: Under 3.5 — WIN
- Player props: 2–5, net +$95 on $100 per pick
The model correctly identified the low-scoring nature of the contest but missed the moneyline and most individual prop lines.
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati player prop results
AiQ's player-prop record was 2–5, netting +$95 on $100 per pick.
- Taha Habroune goal scorer anytime at +450; actual 1 — WIN
- Brais Méndez over 3.5 shots at +130; actual 0 — LOSS
- Brais Méndez over 1.5 shots on target at +165; actual 0 — LOSS
- Tom Barlow goal scorer anytime at +175; actual 0 — LOSS
- Taha Habroune over 0.5 shots on target at +145; actual 1 — WIN
- Santiago Rodríguez over 0.5 assists at +220; actual 0 — LOSS
- Brais Méndez goal scorer anytime at +185; actual 0 — LOSS
Both wins came from Habroune's contributions. All of Méndez's lines fell short.
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati game prop results: both teams to score and draw no bet
- Both teams to score: No (paid +255) — Cincinnati never scored.
- Draw no bet: Columbus Crew cashed (paid +115) — the underdog's outright win triggered the payout.
Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The three-way moneyline closed at Columbus Crew +173, Draw +293, FC Cincinnati +122, implying win probabilities of 34% for Columbus, 42% for Cincinnati, and 24% for a draw after vig removal. The vig sat at 7.1%. Columbus Crew's +173 paid $173 on a $100 stake. AiQ's moneyline expected value calculation placed the draw at +310 with a +5.9% edge, suggesting the market's implied 23% probability versus AiQ's 26% estimate represented a modest positive-EV opportunity, though the pick ultimately lost.
Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati betting trends: 2026 season
Columbus Crew sit at 10–5–15 in 30 games, with a 7–2–6 home record and 3–3–9 away/neutral. Their over/under record in 24 games with a recorded total is 15 overs to 9 unders. They have won their last two matches.
FC Cincinnati are 9–9–11 in 29 games, posting a 7–3–4 home record and 2–6–7 away/neutral. Their over/under in 25 games stands at 16 overs and 9 unders. They have lost their last two matches.
What's next for Columbus Crew and FC Cincinnati?
Columbus Crew will host Toronto FC on Saturday, October 24. FC Cincinnati host D.C. United on Wednesday, October 21.