Charlotte vs Columbus Crew Prediction

Major League Soccer · Sun 16 Aug 2026
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CharlotteDLWWD
3 - 1
Full time · HT 2 - 1
Columbus CrewDWWWW
Kick-offSun 16 Aug, 00:30
Our tip1 @ 2.22 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
CharlotteDLWWD
07 Nov 26AInter Miami3 - 3Major League Soccer
31 Oct 26HOrlando City SC4 - 0Major League Soccer
28 Oct 26HCF Montreal4 - 0Major League Soccer
25 Oct 26APortland Timbers2 - 3Major League Soccer
17 Oct 26APhiladelphia Union2 - 2Major League Soccer
Columbus CrewDWWWW
07 Nov 26AChicago Fire4 - 3Major League Soccer
31 Oct 26HDC United3 - 0Major League Soccer
29 Oct 26AFC Dallas2 - 0Major League Soccer
24 Oct 26HToronto FC4 - 2Major League Soccer
22 Oct 26HSt. Louis City0 - 0US Open Cup

Head to head

Charlotte 4 · Draws 3 · Columbus Crew 3 (10 meetings)

14 Oct 26Columbus Crew3 - 1CharlotteMajor League Soccer
15 Aug 26Charlotte3 - 1Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
24 May 25Charlotte3 - 2Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
03 May 25Columbus Crew4 - 2CharlotteMajor League Soccer
17 Jul 24Columbus Crew1 - 1CharlotteMajor League Soccer
23 Mar 24Charlotte2 - 0Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
03 Jun 23Columbus Crew4 - 2CharlotteMajor League Soccer
22 Apr 23Charlotte1 - 0Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
05 Oct 22Charlotte2 - 2Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
18 Jun 22Columbus Crew1 - 1CharlotteMajor League Soccer

Full head to head: Charlotte vs Columbus Crew →

Our prediction

Charlotte to win

@ 2.22
Double chance
12  •  Charlotte or Columbus Crew
@ 1.22
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.53
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Charlottelast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips on Columbus Crewlast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips in Major League Soccerlast 30 days
42/8053%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 59%Under 2.5: 41%
Expected goals
1.62Charlotte
3.06Total
1.44Columbus Crew

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.25
2 – 1 Charlotte win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick
1 – 0 Charlotte win 7% @ 8.50
1 – 2 Columbus Crew win 7% @ 8.50
2 – 0 Charlotte win 6% @ 10.00

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

Charlotte46%
Draw17%
Columbus Crew37%

Odds (1X2)

12.22
X3.65
22.90

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

Charlotte5th54 pts
Columbus Crew7th47 pts
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2 Inter Miami 3416126 2160
3 New England Revolution 3418412 858
4 Chicago Fire 3416711 1055
5 Charlotte 3415910 1554
6 Philadelphia Union 3414812 1450
7 Columbus Crew 3414515 747
8 Orlando City SC 3413714 -1546
9 FC Cincinnati 34121012 -846
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11 New York City FC 34101212 442
12 Toronto FC 3491213 -1539
13 Atlanta United FC 349619 -1733
14 DC United 3471215 -2233
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