Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2025

We’re Expecting the Net to Bulge Several Times

We are backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -150, with Charlotte and Columbus set to play out a high-scoring contest. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

Crew Claimed 4-2 Victory in Last H2H

Charlotte FC have lost their last five games, most recently suffering a 4-1 home defeat to Chicago Fire at Bank of America Stadium. The Crown recorded 53% possession and managed four shots on target, while Patrick Agyemang scored the goal.

Columbus Crew drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Lower.com Field ended 1-1 against FC Cincinnati. Wilfried Nancy's team racked up six shots on goal and enjoyed 68% possession, with Diego Rossi finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Columbus triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 4-2 home win when playing Charlotte at Lower.com Field. The previous 7 H2H meetings have seen two wins for each team and three draws.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Charlotte FC	28	15	2	11	46	39	7	46:39	47
10	Columbus Crew	27	12	9	6	43	39	4	43:39	45

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Charlotte have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The North Carolina outfit have averaged 49.1% possession and 3.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.8 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Top goalscorers Wilfried Zaha and Liel Abada have found the net 3 times, with Patrick Agyemang scoring 2. Pep Biel is the leading assists maker with 4.

Columbus have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 9.9 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 61.7% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 3.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 6.5 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Diego Rossi is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Jacen Russell-Rowe on 3, with Max Arfsten and two others bagging 2. Max Arfsten has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nick Scardina, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Pep Biel, Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Kerwin Vargas, Patrick Agyemang, Wilfried Zaha.

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Mohamed Farsi, Steven Moreira, Evgen Cheberko, Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, Sean Zawadzki, Darlington Nagbe, Daniel Gazdag, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Ibrahim Aliyu.

Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Betting Tips

This upcoming clash could see Over 2.5 Goals and we’re happy to go for this MLS pick. There is definitely value backing this selection at -150, with three goals or more looking likely.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Key Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Charlotte games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Charlotte games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Charlotte games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Columbus games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Columbus games.

Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Those in search of a bigger price could include Over 2.5 Goals in a Result & Total Goals bet. This means you need three or more goals to be scored along with predicting the winning team.

Our Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte 2 - 1 Columbus

A 2-1 win in favor of Charlotte is available at odds of +850. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Patrick Agyemang to Score +230

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte) has registered two goals in his past four MLS home matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +230 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Patrick Agyemang Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+540

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Corners Prediction

Columbus To Have Most Corners -105

We’ve seen Columbus average 6.40 corners in their past 5 matches, with an average 3.00 Charlotte corners over the previous 5 home games. Columbus can be backed at a value -105 to win the Corner Match bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Charlotte

Total

8.90 3.20 5.70

Home

8.10 4.10 4.00

Away

11.30 4.50 6.80

Columbus

Total

8.80 5.80 3.00

Home

9.40 6.20 3.20

Away

6.60 3.40 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-109

Under 9.5

-130

Charlotte Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Columbus Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+540

2

-127

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Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

With a 48% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Columbus Crew are favourites to come out on top in this MLS clash and they’re available at +110 with the bookmakers. Charlotte FC are the +210 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

If you think that Columbus are able to beat Charlotte, then the -122 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -250 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+280

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

+148

2

+148

Double Chance

1X

-141

12

-385

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+123

2

-179

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-108

2 Hcp -0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+170

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+175

Dániel Gazdag Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +143 available that Dániel Gazdag finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +410.

Dániel Gazdag (Columbus)

First

+143

Anytime

+410

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+143

Anytime

+430

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+180

Anytime

+540

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte)

First

+205

Anytime

+540

Ibrahim Aliyu (Columbus)

First

+245

Anytime

+575

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+255

Anytime

+575

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Aziel Jackson (Columbus)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Dylan Chambost (Columbus)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Sean Zawadzski (Columbus)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Malte Amundsen (Columbus)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Derrick Jones (Columbus)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Charlotte vs Columbus team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the MLS squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Charlotte FC Team Page Columbus Crew Team Page