Justin Hylton scored twice but could not prevent Orlando City B falling to a 6-7 defeat against Columbus Crew 2, with the visitors prevailing in a chaotic MLS Next Pro contest that had everything except a next fixture to set up. Columbus, who led early through Johann Chirinos, withstood a spirited Orlando fightback to take the points in a match that saw ten goals shared across ninety minutes.
Orlando City B 2:2 Columbus Crew 2 — Match Report
First half0 - 1
- 9(Foul)
- 34R. Aoki(Foul)
Second half6 - 6
- 62L. Tsopanoglou
- 66
- 71A. ChikamsoC. Archange
- 73
- 78(Foul)
- 78R. Aoki
- 78O. Taylor
- 88J. Danjaji
- 90 + 2(Foul)
Penalty shoot-out4 - 5
- 1 - 0J. Hylton
- 1 - 1J. Chirinos
- 2 - 1L. Tsopanoglou
- 2 - 2B. Adu-Gyamfi
- 3 - 2C. Trombino
- 3 - 3Z. Zengue
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Orlando City B vs Columbus Crew 2?
Orlando City B 6-7 Columbus Crew 2 (MLS Next Pro).
Who scored?
Johann Chirinos (37', assist Zach Zengue) for Columbus Crew 2; Justin Hylton (66') for Orlando City B; Justin Hylton (73') for Orlando City B; Kevin Gbamblé (89', assist Nicolas Rincon) for Columbus Crew 2.
Was Columbus Crew 2's win deserved?
Yes — Columbus Crew 2 were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Orlando City B vs Columbus Crew 2?
Yellow cards: Moses Nyeman (Columbus Crew 2); Rui Aoki (Columbus Crew 2); Bernardo Santos Rhein Goncalves (Orlando City B); Caleb Trombino (Orlando City B).
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Head to Head meetings
Orlando City B – Columbus Crew 2
Orlando City B
Columbus Crew 2
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 8
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 8  |
Scored goals | 16 | 26 |
Average per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
The biggest victory | 4-1 | 1-6 |
Form
Orlando City B
- 5Matches
- 13Goals
- 2.6Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 0Draws
- 2Losses
Columbus Crew 2
- 5Matches
- 16Goals
- 3.2Goal per game
- 3Wins
- 0Draws
- 2Losses
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Orlando City B
CheckLive's preview gives Orlando City B a narrow edge in this MLS Next Pro opener, leaning on better recent form and a more consistent mental profile. Columbus Crew 2's head-to-head authority — six wins in nine — cannot be ignored, but the hosts' momentum through four wins in five suggests the tide may be turning.
Home win — Orlando City B
High confidence62%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
60.4
57
CheckSkill
54.8
53.4
CheckMental
75.4
68.8
CheckLive total66.7 vs 57.7+9.0Orlando City B: 60.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.7
More match signals
Both teams to score — Yes66%
Over 3.563%
BTTS 1H — Yes59%
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Orlando City B and Columbus Crew 2?
According to CheckLive's preview, Orlando City B are the slight favourites to win, backed by a 62% probability based on recent form and mental composition. Columbus Crew 2's historical dominance keeps the match competitive, but the home side holds a narrow edge.
Which team has the better form heading into this match?
Orlando City B have the stronger recent form, with four wins from five matches and a 60.4 form rating. Columbus Crew 2 are not far behind at 57.0, riding a four-match winning streak. Both sides enter in excellent condition, but the hosts' scoring momentum gives them a slight advantage.
Will both teams score in Orlando City B vs Columbus Crew 2?
Both teams have hit the net regularly: Orlando City B scored 15 goals in their last five, while Columbus Crew 2 netted 12 in theirs. The last five H2H meetings averaged 4.3 goals, suggesting both teams finding the net is a likely outcome.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |