Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Picks - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 5/7/24, 8:12 AM  by Will Chace | Modified on 5/7/24 at 4:13 PM in Major League Soccer Picks

It’s the Hell is Real derby taking place on Saturday as the Columbus Crew host FC Cincinnati in a big MLS matchup. The Ohio-based rivalry is named after a Christian billboard seen on Interstate 71 between the two cities. Columbus has 7 victories in the series to Cincinnati’s 3, with 4 occasions ending in a draw. The Columbus Crew’s 2024 campaign is highlighted by an upcoming appearance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup (CCC) final on May 25, where they are scheduled to play Pachuca. FC Cincinnati has won their last 3 league games and look to be making a run for Eastern Conference glory as they currently sit 2nd in the table. Columbus will be heading into this clash with a few extra days of rest after enjoying the last weekend off from domestic duties. They were last seen in Guadalupe where they defeated Monterrey 3-1 to make it 5-2 on aggregate in the semi-final. Despite all their continental success, the Crew haven’t tasted victory since March 26 in the MLS, with their last 5 games ending in draws.