It’s Hell is Real Derby week in Ohio as the Columbus Crew heads to play FC Cincinnati in the first of two rivalry matches in 2021. This match will be the first all-Ohio clash at the new TQL Stadium in the West End neighborhood in downtown Cincinnati. Last season, the Crew and FC Cincy played four times in three different locations with Columbus winning matches at home and in Orlando while Cincinnati grabbed a draw and win at Nippert Stadium.
The Black & Gold come into this game with draws two straight matches and just one loss in their last six games.