Lower.com Field, Columbus, OH
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
Match Overview
Two Eastern Conference playoff contenders collide as Columbus Crew SC host Orlando City SC in a pivotal Week 25 MLS fixture. Columbus sits fourth in the table, just four points off the top, while Orlando trails six points behind in sixth. Both clubs are coming off 2–1 victories and will look to build momentum before the Leagues Cup break. Columbus boasts an eight-match unbeaten streak at home, while Orlando has lost just once in their last 11 road games, making this a clash of home dominance vs. away resilience.
Team Form & Stats
| Category | Columbus Crew SC | Orlando City SC |
| Record | 12–4–8 (44 pts) | 10–6–8 (38 pts) |
| Goals Scored | 40 | 43 |
| Goals Conceded | 33 | 32 |
| Home Record | 7–1–3 | 5–2–5 (Away) |
| Last 5 Matches | W–L–W–D–W | W–L–D–D–W |
| Head-to-Head (Last 5) | 3 Wins | 2 Wins |
Columbus has won three straight vs. Orlando, including a thrilling 4–3 victory in their last meeting at Lower.com Field.
Key Players to Watch
Columbus Crew SC
Diego Rossi – 4 goals, 3 assists
Clinical finisher with pace and movement.
Daniel Gazdag – 3 goals, 2 assists
Recent addition with penalty prowess and vision.
Lassi Lappalainen – 5 goals
Versatile winger with late-game impact.
Patrick Schulte (GK) – 1.9 saves/game
Commanding presence between the posts.
Orlando City SC
Martín Ojeda – 12 goals, 4 assists
Team’s top scorer; netted twice last week.
Marco Pašalić – 6 goals
Creative midfielder with long-range threat.
Luis Muriel – 5 goals, 3 assists
Veteran striker with flair and finishing.
Pedro Gallese (GK) – 2.1 saves/game
Experienced shot-stopper and leader.
Tactical Breakdown
Columbus Strategy:
Dominate possession (59.3%) and press high.
Use Gazdag and Rossi to exploit Orlando’s backline.
Control midfield with Nagbe and Chambost.
Orlando Strategy:
Counterattack through Ojeda and Muriel.
Compact midfield with Atuesta and Araújo.
Target set pieces and early goals.
Columbus is 8–0 at home when leading or tied at halftime.
Orlando is unbeaten in 4 straight road games, but winless in last 3 vs. Columbus.
MATCH ODDS
Columbus Crew SC + 105 Draw + 270 Orlando City SC + 200
Over 3.5 + 130 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 24, 2025
