Orlando City vs Columbus Crew - MLS Cup playoffs preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
- Orlando swept Nashville SC 2-0
- The Crew took down Atlanta United in game three
- FC Cincinnati/Philadelphia Union await the winner
Orlando City play host to Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference semifinals of 2023 MLS Cup playoffs on November 25 at Exploria Stadium.
The trial run of the best-of-three series format has finally reached its conclusion, with single elimination games taking place from here on out in the postseason.
The Lions and Columbus kick things off in an entertaining battle in central Florida with two of the most entertaining sides in the league going head-to-head.
Orlando ground out two 1-0 victories over Nashville SC to reach the Conference semifinals, while the Crew prevailed in game three over Atlanta United to seal qualification to this round. Both teams have plenty of star players in their ranks, with the winning side advancing to take on either FC Cincinnati or Philadelphia Union in the next stage.
What time does Orlando City vs Columbus Crew kick-off?
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Stadium: Exploria Stadium
- Date: Saturday 25 November
- Kick-off Time: 17:30 ET / 14:30 PT / 10:30 GMT
- Referee: Jon Freemon
- VAR: Timothy Ford
Orlando City vs Columbus Crew H2H record
- Orlando City: 10 wins
- Columbus Crew: 6 wins
- Draws: 4
- Last meeting: Orlando City 4-3 Columbus Crew (16 September 2023 - MLS)
How to watch Orlando City vs Columbus Crew on TV channel/live stream
Country | TV Channel |
|---|---|
United States | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass |
United Kingdom | Apple TV - MLS Season Pass |
Canada | Apple TV + |
Orlando City team news
Forward Jack Lynn remains out of action as he's on the road to recovery from a thigh injury suffered late last month. The 23-year-old should return to action in early December, with Orlando hoping to be in contention for MLS Cup at that time.
Orlando City predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew
Orlando City predicted lineup vs Columbus Crew ( 4-2-3-1 ): Gallese; Thorhallsson, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos; Araujo, Cartagena; Torres, Pereria, Angulo; McGuire.
Columbus Crew team news
The Crew have no new injury concerns since their 4-2 triumph over Atlanta in game three, giving head coach Wilfried Nancy essentially a full strenght squad to work with.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Orlando City
Columbus Crew predicted lineup vs Orlando City ( 3-4-3 ): Schulte; Moreira, Camacho, Zawadzki; Gressel, Nagbe, Morris, Amundsen; Rossi, Hernandez, Matan.
Orlando City vs Columbus Crew score prediction
Home field advantage is huge in regular season action, and it'll be no different as the postseason really starts to ramp up. There's a reason Orlando finished second in the Eastern Conference table, and they should come out on top in front of their home fans.
Prediction: Orlando City 2-1 Columbus Crew
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