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Columbus CrewDWWWWHead to head
Charlotte 4 · Draws 3 · Columbus Crew 3 (10 meetings)
Our prediction
Charlotte to win
@ 2.22Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew preview and result
Charlotte and Columbus Crew met in the Major League Soccer on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 00:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 2 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Charlotte a 46% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Columbus Crew 37%. Our pick was Charlotte to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.22. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Charlotte or Columbus Crew) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 3.1 goals (1.6 for Charlotte, 1.4 for Columbus Crew). The chance of three or more goals is 59%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Charlotte have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-L-W-W-D), scoring 15 and conceding 8. Columbus Crew have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-W-W-W), scoring 13 and conceding 5. In their last 10 meetings, Charlotte won 4, Columbus Crew won 3 and 3 ended level. In the table, Charlotte are 5th with 54 points and Columbus Crew are 7th with 47 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
Our pre-match prediction is Charlotte to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.22. Win chances: Charlotte 46%, draw 17%, Columbus Crew 37%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 59%).
What time is Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer) was played on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 00:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew?
The double chance 12 (Charlotte or Columbus Crew) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Major League Soccer table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC |
34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 46 | 77 |
| 2 | Inter Miami |
34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution |
34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire |
34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte |
34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union |
34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew |
34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 47 |
| 8 | Orlando City SC |
34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | -15 | 46 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati |
34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | -8 | 46 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls |
34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | -14 | 42 |
| 11 | New York City FC |
34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC |
34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | -15 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC |
34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | -17 | 33 |
| 14 | DC United |
34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | -22 | 33 |
| 15 | CF Montreal |
34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | -32 | 26 |
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