Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCharlotte to win ✓45% · @2.22
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.17
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew preview and prediction
The match
Charlotte host Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 16 August, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte are 5th with 54 points from 34 games (in the top half), while Columbus Crew sit 7th on 47 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Charlotte's last 5: LWWLW Most recently they lost to CF Pachuca 0–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Columbus Crew's last 5: DWWDW Most recently they drew with U.N.A.M. - Pumas 1–1 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.6 for Charlotte and 1.4 for Columbus Crew. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Charlotte 45%, draw 20%, Columbus Crew 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Charlotte 1–1 Columbus Crew. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Charlotte45%fair 2.25 · @2.22
Draw20%fair 4.93 · @3.65
Columbus Crew35%fair 2.84 · @2.90
3.02Expected goals
1.62Charlotte xG
1.40Columbus Crew xG
63%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–06%
From our goals model: Charlotte 1.6 – 1.4 Columbus Crew expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Charlotte to win✓
45%
2.25
2.22
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.60
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
58%
1.74
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
64%
1.56
1.48
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
39%
2.53
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Charlotte / FT Charlotte✓
25%
3.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.17
–
Form
Charlotte – last 6
LWWLWD
12 Aug
vs CF Pachuca
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Atlas
2–0
W
5 Aug
vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
3–0
W
2 Aug
@ Chicago Fire
1–2
L
25 Jul
@ New York Red Bulls
2–0
W
23 Jul
vs Atlanta United FC
2–2
D
1.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Columbus Crew – last 6
DWWDWL
12 Aug
vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas
1–1
D
8 Aug
vs CF Pachuca
2–1
W
5 Aug
vs Atlas
3–1
W
2 Aug
@ Inter Miami
2–2
D
26 Jul
vs FC Cincinnati
2–1
W
23 Jul
vs New York City FC
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Charlotte and Columbus Crew.
What is the prediction for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
On our numbers Charlotte have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Columbus Crew 35%.
How many goals will there be in Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
Our predicted score is Charlotte 1–1 Columbus Crew, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Bank of America Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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