Columbus Crew vs Orlando City predictions, Apr 12, 2026

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Columbus Crew

Orlando City

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As Columbus Crew prepares to host Orlando City on April 12, 2026, both teams come into this match with similar recent form, each winning just once in their last five outings. This context adds an intriguing layer to the matchup, as both sides seek to regain momentum in the MLS.

Columbus Crew, with a slight edge in home advantage, has a model prediction favoring them for a 52.6% chance of victory. Their tactical approach is expected to emphasize ball possession and pressing, which they will need to capitalize on home turf. The Crew’s ability to integrate their attacking strategy effectively will be crucial against a resilient Orlando City side.

On the other hand, Orlando City is seen as the underdog with a 19.9% chance of winning, according to bookmakers’ odds of 5.74. They may approach the game with a counter-attacking style, looking to exploit any defensive lapses from Columbus.

The predicted final score of 2:1 reflects a potential narrow victory for the Crew, yet recent performances suggest both teams could make this contest tightly contested. As such, this match promises to be unpredictable, with each side capable of influencing the outcome.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-06T18:52:02+00:00.

Columbus
63.5%
Draw
20.2%
Orlando City
16.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of MLS Columbus Crew: 2.83% Orlando City: 1.41%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.49 4.76 5.91
betsson 1.5 4.7 5.9
MarathonBet 1.51 4.89 6.13 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.44 4.4 5.5
Pinnacle 1.48 4.78 5.74

Latest Results

04.04.26 Atlanta United – Columbus Crew – 1:3
21.03.26 Toronto FC – Columbus Crew – 2:1
14.03.26 Columbus Crew – Nashville SC – 0:1
07.03.26 Columbus Crew – Chicago Fire – 0:0
28.02.26 Sporting Kansas City – Columbus Crew – 2:2
04.04.26 Los Angeles FC – Orlando City – 6:0
21.03.26 Nashville SC – Orlando City – 5:0
14.03.26 Orlando City – CF Montréal – 2:1
07.03.26 New York City FC – Orlando City – 5:0
01.03.26 Orlando City – Inter Miami – 2:4

Facts

  • A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 11 and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 3.
  • In recent matches, Columbus has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Orlando City has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, Columbus is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 34:33. (average 1.7:1.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 15:16. (average 1.9:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.10.25 Orlando City – Columbus Crew – 1:1
    25.07.25 Columbus Crew – Orlando City – 1:3
    21.09.24 Columbus Crew – Orlando City – 4:3
    25.05.24 Orlando City – Columbus Crew – 0:2
    25.11.23 Orlando City – Columbus Crew – 0:2 ET

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Los Angeles FC 6 5 1 0 14:0 14 16
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps 6 5 0 1 17:4 13 15
    3 San Jose Earthquakes 6 5 0 1 10:1 9 15
    4 Real Salt Lake 6 4 1 1 12:8 4 13
    5 Seattle Sounders 6 4 1 1 6:2 4 13
    6 FC Dallas 6 3 2 1 14:9 5 11
    7 San Diego FC 6 3 2 1 13:8 5 11
    8 Colorado Rapids 6 3 0 3 13:10 3 9
    9 Minnesota United 6 2 2 2 6:12 -6 8
    10 Houston Dynamo 5 2 0 3 8:10 -2 6
    11 Austin FC 6 1 3 2 7:9 -2 6
    12 Los Angeles Galaxy 6 1 2 3 8:10 -2 5
    13 St. Louis City 6 1 2 3 5:8 -3 5
    14 Portland Timbers 6 1 1 4 9:15 -6 4
    15 Sporting Kansas City 6 1 1 4 6:14 -8 4

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 6 4 1 1 13:3 10 13
    2 New York City 6 3 2 1 14:7 7 11
    3 Charlotte 6 3 2 1 12:7 5 11
    4 Inter Miami 6 3 2 1 11:10 1 11
    5 Chicago Fire 6 3 1 2 8:5 3 10
    6 Toronto FC 6 3 1 2 9:10 -1 10
    7 New York Red Bulls 6 3 1 2 9:13 -4 10
    8 DC United 6 2 1 3 4:8 -4 7
    9 New England Revolution 5 2 0 3 11:9 2 6
    10 FC Cincinnati 6 2 0 4 9:15 -6 6
    11 Columbus Crew 6 1 2 3 8:9 -1 5
    12 Atlanta Utd 6 1 1 4 6:11 -5 4
    13 CF Montreal 6 1 0 5 7:17 -10 3
    14 Orlando City 6 1 0 5 5:23 -18 3
    15 Philadelphia Union 6 0 0 6 4:11 -7 0

    MLS Outrights

    1. Inter Miami: 5.24 (13.49%)

    2. Los Angeles FC: 5.74 (12.32%)

    3. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7.98 (8.86%)

    4. San Diego FC: 12.6 (5.61%)

    5. Seattle Sounders: 16.6 (4.26%)

    6. New York City: 17 (4.16%)

    7. Cincinnati: 17 (4.16%)

    8. Nashville SC: 18.6 (3.8%)

    9. FC Cincinnati: 19 (3.72%)

    10. Columbus Crew: 25 (2.83%)

    11. Charlotte FC: 27.67 (2.56%)

    12. New York Red Bulls: 29.2 (2.42%)

    13. Charlottenlund: 30 (2.36%)

    14. Charlotte Eagles: 30 (2.36%)

    15. Philadelphia Union: 31.8 (2.22%)

    16. Los Angeles Galaxy: 32.2 (2.2%)

    17. Real Salt Lake: 37.2 (1.9%)

    18. Chicago Fire: 37.2 (1.9%)

    19. Houston Dynamo: 38.6 (1.83%)

    20. Toronto FC: 40.2 (1.76%)

    21. Minnesota United: 45 (1.57%)

    22. Orlando City: 50.2 (1.41%)

    23. San Jose Earthquakes: 54.2 (1.3%)

    24. Austin: 55 (1.29%)

    25. Colorado Rapids: 60.2 (1.17%)

    26. Atlanta United: 61.4 (1.15%)

    27. FC Dallas: 62.2 (1.14%)

    28. Austin FC: 67 (1.06%)

    29. Portland Timbers: 68.2 (1.04%)

    30. DC United: 76.2 (0.93%)

    31. New England Revolution: 77.4 (0.91%)

    32. CF Montreal: 89.2 (0.79%)

    33. St. Louis City: 92.2 (0.77%)

    34. Sporting Kansas City: 92.2 (0.77%)

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