FC Cincinnati CIN
2
Brandon Vázquez 13',Luciano Acosta 47'
Columbus Crew CRW
3
Alvas Powell 74' (pp),Diego Rossi 85',Christian Ramirez 114'
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The television and streaming info you need if you’re looking to watch the MLS Eastern Conference final between Ohio rivals Cincinnati and Columbus Crew.

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FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew face off in an all-Ohio Eastern Conference final, with a place in next weekend’s MLS Cup final up for grabs.

Supporters’ Shield winners Cincinnati are chasing their first ever MLS title, while Columbus are in pursuit of a third league crown in franchise history.

The winners in the East will take on one of the two Western Conference finalists - Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo - in the league decider.

Watch Cincinnati vs Columbus live on Apple TV+.

What time does Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew start?

The MLS Eastern Conference final will be played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday 2 December 2023, with kick-off at 6pm ET / 3pm PT.

How can I watch Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew?

You can watch the Eastern Conference final on MLS Season Pass, a subscription service on the streaming platform Apple TV+.

Enjoy the game on Season Pass.

Follow Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew live with AS USA

You’ll also have the option of joining AS USA for live-text commentary of the game in Ohio. Will Gittins will be building up to Cincinnati vs Columbus from around an hour ahead of kick-off, before bringing you minute-by-minute coverage of the clash.

FC Cincinnati's recent results

  • 26 November: Cincinnati 1-0 Philadelphia
  • 5 November: Red Bulls 1-1 Cincinnati*
  • 30 October: Cincinnati 3-0 Red Bulls
  • 22 October: Cincinnati 2-2 Atlanta United
  • 8 October: Inter Miami 0-1 Cincinnati

*Cincinnati won on pens

Columbus Crew's recent results

  • 25 November: Orlando City 0-2 Columbus
  • 13 November: Columbus 4-2 Atlanta United
  • 8 November: Atlanta United 4-2 Columbus
  • 2 November: Columbus 2-0 Atlanta
  • 22 October: Columbus 2-1 Montréal

Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: prediction

Columbus may have come out on top the last time the state rivals last met in the ‘Hell is Real’ derby, but we’re expecting Cincinnati - the season’s outstanding team - to book their ticket to their first MLS Cup final.

Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2-1 Columbus Crew

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Total goals scored
Total goalkeeper saves
Roman Celentano
98
Patrick Schulte
98
Fouls committed
Aidan Morris
58
Total number of red cards receive from both 2nd yellows and straight reds
Ian Murphy
2
Player receives a yellow card for an infringement
Recoveries of possession
Obinna Nwobodo
261
Patrick Schulte
338
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