FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew: How to Watch, Odds, Game 1 Preview

Updated Oct. 27, 2025 10:05 a.m. ET

FC Cincinnati and Columbus are set to square off in game 1 of their Best-of-3 MLS Playoff series. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff, including how to watch FC Cincinnati vs Columbus and odds.

How to watch FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus

Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Location: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
Live: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Odds

FC Cincinnati is favored to win the match. Check out the latest odds.

Team Form

Below are the last 5 matches for each team and the results:

FC Cincinnati

10/18: vs CF Montréal (Win, 3–0)
10/4: at New York Red Bulls (Win, 1–0)
9/28: vs Orlando City SC (Draw, 1–1)
9/20: at LA Galaxy (Win, 3–2)
9/13: vs Nashville SC (Win, 2–1)

Columbus Crew

10/18: vs New York Red Bulls (Win, 3–1)
10/4: at Orlando City SC (Draw, 1–1)
9/27: at Chicago Fire FC (Loss, 2–0)
9/20: at Toronto FC (Draw, 1–1)
9/17: at New York City FC (Loss, 3–2)