Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Inter&Co Stadium (also referred to as Exploria Stadium / Orlando City Stadium), Orlando, Florida
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Orlando City hosts Columbus Crew in an Eastern Conference matchup with playoff implications. Orlando sits in the mix for a postseason berth, while Columbus is fighting to stay alive or improve positioning.
Current Records & Standings
Orlando City SC: 10W-4D-13L, ~48 GF, ~64 GA, GD -16, 34 points (7th in East). High-scoring but leaky defensively.
Columbus Crew SC: Approximately 8W-5D-14L, ~39 GF, ~43 GA, GD -4, ~29 points (lower East, around 12th–14th). More balanced but inconsistent results.
Weather Forecast
Orlando weather for Saturday is expected to be warm and humid with a chance of showers/thunderstorms (typical for the region): highs around 84–90°F (29–32°C), lows in the mid-70s°F, southeast winds 10–15 mph (gusts possible), and precipitation chances in the 50–80% range, especially afternoon/evening. Monitor for potential delays; conditions favor an open, energetic game if storms hold off.
Injury & Availability Reports
Orlando City SC: Generally available. Earlier concerns included players returning from international duty or minor issues (e.g., past notes on Griezmann thigh or others), but Martín Ojeda, Antoine Griezmann, Iván Angulo, and core starters are expected ready.
Columbus Crew SC: Also largely available. Prior absences (e.g., Wessam Abou Ali knee in some older reports) appear resolved or not currently impacting; Brais Méndez, Josef Martínez, and the midfield core should be options.
Predicted lineups
Orlando City (4-2-2-2 or similar): Crépeau; Rhein/Jansson/Teodoro/Taifi; Gerbet/Atuesta; Angulo/Ojeda; Dike/Griezmann.
Columbus Crew (3-4-3): Schulte; Amundsen/Zawadzki/Bailly; Zaroury/Habroune/Chambost/Farsi; Rodriguez/Martínez/Méndez.
Key Player Matchups
Martín Ojeda (~13–14 goals/assists leader) & Antoine Griezmann for Orlando vs. Columbus defense: Ojeda’s creativity and finishing, combined with Griezmann’s quality, form the primary threat. Containing the pair in transition and set pieces is critical for the Crew.
Brais Méndez / Josef Martínez / Taha Habroune for Columbus vs. Orlando’s back line: Columbus relies on these attackers to exploit Orlando’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Midfield control: Atuesta/Gerbet (ORL) vs. Habroune/Chambost (CLB). Possession and second-ball wins will shape the tempo.
Wide play: Angulo’s pace for Orlando against Columbus wingbacks; Crew’s width could stretch Orlando.
Recent Team Forms
Orlando City SC: Strong earlier September stretch (wins over Toronto, Atlanta, San Diego) followed by consecutive 4-2 road losses to New England and Philadelphia. Form roughly W-W-W-L-L. Home form has been a bright spot.
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Columbus Crew SC: Mixed but capable of results — recent 2-1 win over Inter Miami, other wins mixed with losses. Form roughly W-L-L-W-W or similar. Away form has been a challenge.
Series History (H2H)
Competitive series with frequent draws and goals. Recent meetings include a 1-1 draw earlier in 2026, a 2-1 Columbus win in the 2026 U.S. Open Cup, and prior MLS results like 1-1 and 1-3 (Orlando win). Matches often feature goals at both ends; Columbus has held its own in recent encounters.
Betting Trends
Totals: Commonly 2.5 or 3 (Over competitive given both teams’ scoring rates and Orlando’s defensive profile).
Home advantage and Orlando’s attack are priced in, but Columbus’s recent results keep the market competitive.
MATCH ODDS
Columbus Crew SC + 225
Orlando City SC + 106
Draw + 313
Over 3.5 – 102 Under 3.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 9, 2026
