Columbus Crew vs Orlando City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Columbus Crew prepare to host Orlando City on April 13, 2026, with kick-off at 01:00, this USA: Major League Soccer fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Columbus Crew, currently 11th in the standings with 5 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Orlando City, sitting 14th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 21 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Columbus Crew and Orlando City have favored Orlando City, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Atlanta United, Columbus Crew recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Schulte, Amundsen, Zawadzki, Camacho, Moreira, Arfsten, Chambost, Gomes, Herrera, Rossi, Abou Ali. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Orlando City's last outing came against Los Angeles FC, where they secured a 0-6 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Crepeau, Teodoro, Miller, Brekalo, Ojeda, Atuesta, Guske, Angulo, Ojeda, Pasalic, Tiago. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Columbus Crew are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Columbus Crew and Orlando City are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Columbus Crew's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Orlando City's games average 4.5 goals, with 10 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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