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October 18, 2026 β’ TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
MLS PREVIEW β’ October 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Columbus Crew (5-5-9) plays FC Cincinnati (7-6-6) at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Columbus Crew
Visiting Side
Record
5-5-9
FC Cincinnati
Home Side
Record
7-6-6
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
45%
Columbus Crew
VS
55%
FC Cincinnati
Projected Score
COL 1
-
FC 1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 3 categories
Columbus Crew
STAT
FC Cincinnati
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host FC Cincinnati plays on familiar turf at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Columbus Crew Could Win
Columbus Crew has produced 1.5 goals offensively.
Why FC Cincinnati Could Win
FC Cincinnati has generated 2.5 goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if FC Cincinnati's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
KΓ©vin Denkey
Matches: 17, Goals: 11
Evander
Matches: 17, Goals: 11
Tom Barlow
Matches: 18, Goals: 6
Team Assists
Evander
Matches: 17, Assists: 11
Pavel Bucha
Matches: 17, Assists: 7
Samuel Gidi
Matches: 17, Assists: 5
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Columbus Crew (50.0%)
FC Cincinnati (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 60 circles
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