Claude Opus 5
Cincinnati are the stronger side overall and lethal at home with Denkey and Evander driving a high-scoring but leaky attack, while Columbus have struggled badly on the road and sit well below them in the East. Expect an open derby with goals at both ends, hence a narrow home win with a meaningful draw chance.
DeepSeek V4 Pro
FC Cincinnati's stronger overall record and high-scoring attack, combined with Columbus Crew's poor away form, make a home win most likely, though the rivalry and a shaky Cincinnati defense keep draw/away chances meaningful.
Gemini 3.7 Flash
Cincinnati's prolific attack powered by Kevin Denkey and Evander gives them a clear edge at home over a Columbus side that has consistently struggled for results on the road.
Muse Spark 1.2
Cincinnati's potent attack led by Denkey's recent form and consistent home scoring faces a Columbus side with just 3 wins in 23 away matches, pointing to a home edge in an open, high-scoring game where both teams are likely to score.
MiniMax M3
Cincinnati's potent attack (46 goals, Evander leading MLS in assists, Denkey in form with 4 goals in his last 3) faces a Columbus side that has won just 3 of its last 23 away MLS matches. Cincinnati's defensive vulnerabilities (45 conceded) and Columbus's need to bounce back keep the match competitive, but home advantage and attacking edge should see the hosts through narrowly.
Mistral Large 3
FC Cincinnati's strong home form, attacking prowess (especially Kevin Denkey's recent goal streak), and Columbus Crew's poor away record and defensive vulnerabilities make Cincinnati the most likely winner, though a draw is a significant possibility given the competitive nature of this fixture.
Kimi K3
Cincinnati's attack is firing with Denkey (11 goals, 4 in his last 3) and Evander (league-best 8 assists) leading the line, while Columbus has been dreadful on the road (3 wins in their last 23 away MLS matches) and sits well below the hosts in the East. Cincinnati's leaky defense (45 conceded) and a historically competitive H2H keep the draw and away win live, but home advantage plus current form point to a narrow, high-scoring Cincinnati win.
Nemotron 3 Ultra
FC Cincinnati's strong home scoring record (11 straight home games with 1+ goals) and Kevin Denkey's hot form (4 goals in 3 games) contrast with Columbus Crew's dismal away form (3 wins in last 23 road matches), making a narrow home win the most likely outcome.
GPT-5.6 Sol
Cincinnati’s potent attack, led by an in-form Kévin Denkey, should exploit a Columbus side with a poor away record. The hosts’ defensive vulnerability keeps both the draw and an away win credible.
Qwen3.7 Plus
FC Cincinnati's potent attack (46 goals in 19 games, Denkey in red-hot form) and strong home record give them a clear edge over a Columbus Crew side that has won only 3 of 23 away matches this season. However, Cincinnati's leaky defense (45 conceded) and Columbus's recent H2H advantage suggest the Crew will likely find the net, making a narrow home win with both teams scoring the most probable outcome.
Grok 4.5
Cincinnati sit well clear of Columbus in the East with a far superior attack (46 GF) led by in-form Denkey, while Columbus have been poor on the road and sit 11th with only 20 points. Expect a high-event home win given both sides' defensive frailties, though a draw remains plausible.
MiMo v2.5-Pro
FC Cincinnati boast one of the league's most potent attacks (46 goals) with Denkey in red-hot form, while Columbus Crew have won only 3 of their last 23 away MLS matches. Cincinnati's defensive vulnerabilities (45 GA) should give Columbus a chance to score, but home advantage and superior firepower point to a Cincinnati win in this Hell Is Real derby.
GLM-5.2
FC Cincinnati's potent attack (46 goals in 19 games) and home advantage face a Columbus side that has won only 3 of their last 23 away MLS matches. Cincinnati's leaky defense (45 conceded) makes both teams scoring likely, but their superior standing and Columbus's road struggles tip it toward a home win.