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FC Cincinnati challenge poor away record in MLS against Columbus Crew

MLS will have one of the most eagerly awaited matches between two of the best teams when Columbus Crew take on FC Cincinnati
ByFabricio Santos|
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In a clash that will be played at Lower.com Field this Sunday, the Columbus Crews will host FC Cincinnati with the aim of returning to winning ways and taking the lead in the Eastern Conference. However, the visitors are one of Major League Soccer's best teams in recent memory and will be a tough out.

Columbus Crew need to give their fans more peace of mind in victories

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Columbus Crew are enjoying a great regular season with only one defeat in 13 games and a four-game unbeaten run. However, most of those games have ended in the same scoreline, and back-to-back draws against Pihladelphia and Montral have seen Wilfried Nancy's side drop their intensity.

With 26 points from 13 games (their best start to a season since 2020), the Columbus Crew have yet to win any of their three games against Cincinnati this season and will need to find some strength if they want to stay in contention for third place.

Andrés Herrera and Rudy Camacho have both been out with thigh pain since the Philadelphia game and will be sidelined. Meanwhile, top scorer Diego Rossi will be hoping to return after missing the last few games, while Jacen Russell-Rowe has proved to be an excellent substitute.

FC Cincinnati bet on winning streak to surprise away from home

Yuya Kubo, Luca Orellano
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Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati come into the match having beaten Austin FC and Toronto FC in their last two games, putting behind them the negative feelings of their defeat against New York City. With nine wins and just one draw, the Cincinnati side are two points clear at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Despite this positive momentum, it's worth noting that all three of their defeats this season have come away from home, having won just one of their six away games in the MLS in 2025. In other words, the expectation for this weekend's clash is even higher.

There are no confirmed absentees for Cincinnati, but Matt Miazga has a leg injury and will miss the weekend. Finally, Argentinian striker Luca Orellano is also doubtful after picking up a niggle in his hamstring, having missed the game against Toronto.