Orlando City vs Columbus Crew Prediction: A Late Drama on the Cards

Orlando City and Columbus Crew lock horns in the Exploria Stadium for the final match of the MLS campaign. Orlando City have lost their last 2 matches against Inter Miami CF and New York City FC. While Columbus Crew played a draw and a win in their last 2 matches. Both teams are desperate to end the season on a high note and winning this match will do just that. Last time these two faced each other, it was a one sided affair as Orlando City SC won 2-0 playing away to Columbus Crew. Goals from Rodrigo Schlegel and Ercan Kara sealed the win for the visitors. 

Orlando City SC are in poor form currently, losing 4 out of their last 5 matches. They lost their last game against Inter Miami CF away from home. Leandro Campana and Gonzalo Higuain were both on target in the first half for Inter Miami CF and in the second half, the home side continued in similar fashion. Gonzalo Higuain grabbed his second from the spot before Ariel Lassiter scored the 4th goal four minutes later. Orlando City SC could not respond until the 71 minute when Ercan Kara pulled one back. The match ended in a 4-1 defeat for Orlando City. Orlando City SC managed to win 60% possession but registered 1 shot on target throughout the match. 

Orlando City SC have played more than 2.5 goals in 8/9 matches and have seen less than 4.5 cards in ⅘ matches. They have also seen Less than 10.5 corners in ⅚ matches.

Columbus Crew are not the brightest team certainly but they hold a better record than the hosts. In their last 5 matches, they have 3 draws, 1 win and 1 loss. Their last match ended in a win against New York Red Bulls. After a goalless first half, New York Red Bulls were first to open the scoring with Frankie Amaya's goal in the 53rd minute. The hosts fought hard until late in the game when they scored 2 late goals with Derrick Etiene Junior's double in the 89th and 93rd minute. Columbus Crew had 69% of the possession and registered 4 shots on target. Columbus Crew won the game 2-1. 

Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in 4 matches and have seen both teams scoring in 8/10 matches. They have seen less than 4.5 cards and less than 10.5 corners in 5/7 matches.

Orlando City SC and Columbus Crew have played 18 matches against each other. Orlando City SC have 8 wins while Columbus Crew have 6 wins and 4 matches ended in a draw. 

Columbus Crew are without a clean sheet in 8 wins against Orlando City and Orlando City SC are first to score in ⅚ matches against Columbus Crew.

It's the final day of the season and emotions are running high. Orlando City are in poor form but they have a chance to give their fans a final treat. Columbus Crew are also desperate to see a repeat of their last match. More importantly, Columbus Crew made it to the playoffs and a draw here will ensure they keep that spot and for Orlando City SC can leapfrog the hosts to playoff spot if they grabbed a win here. So it's a battle for the playoffs.

• Bet on Columbus Crew over 1 Goal at 1.77 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-1 at 6.5 Odds