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Saturday's MLS predictions including Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Major League Soccer fixtures, including Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew.


Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew (Saturday, 11.00pm)

Yeferson Mosquera and Luciano Acosta of FC Cincinnati celebrate their winning goal in the conference semi-finals© Reuters

The road to the MLS Cup final will run through Ohio as FC Cincinnati host the Columbus Crew in what promises to be the most intense Hell is Real derby of all time on Saturday at TQL Stadium.

A controversial goal last weekend propelled the Supporters' Shield winners to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union, while the Crew needed extra time against Orlando City before eventually coming away with a 2-0 triumph.

We say: FC Cincinnati 2-2 Columbus Crew (Cincinnati advance on penalties)


This match could go either way, as Nancy and Noonan are sure to put together an intelligent game plan, while both sides also have plenty of outstanding individual talent capable of producing a moment of magic.

Ultimately, we believe the overall quality of the Orange and Blue at every position, and their experience in close games, will enable them to keep their nerve in a match that is sure to be packed with pressure.

How to watch

You can watch FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew and every MLS match this season live on Apple TV. Click here for more details on how to subscribe.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Los Angeles vs. Houston (Sunday, 2.30am)

Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) celebrates his goal with forward Kwadwo Opoku (22) after scoring on April 5, 2023© Reuters

Los Angeles FC can become the first side since the Seattle Sounders (2019 and 2020) to make the MLS Cup final in consecutive seasons when they host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday at BMO Stadium.

The Black and Gold edged the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in the Western Conference semi-finals to advance to this stage, while Orange Crush defeated Sporting Kansas City by that same score and will play in the conference finals for the first time since 2017.

We say: Los Angeles FC 1-0 Houston Dynamo


The quality of an in-form Bouanga, along with the top-class goalkeeping of Crepeau, could be what separates these two evenly matched sides.

As strong as Houston are in the middle of the field, they do not have anyone in the attacking third with the finishing ability of a Bouanga.

How to watch

You can watch Los Angeles FC vs. Houston Dynamo and every MLS match this season live on Apple TV. Click here for more details on how to subscribe.

Our tipster partners are predicting a home win.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match

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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


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