Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Aug 2026
Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Predictions
Taking Charlotte 0.0 at -161 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to beat Columbus and the added bonus of money back if the game is drawn.
Scroll down to view our Charlotte vs Columbus betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Preview
Charlotte FC meet Columbus Crew at Bank of America Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 15 August.
Charlotte FC suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Soldier Field against Chicago Fire. Dean Smith's men had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and one shot on target, while Pep Biel bagged the goal.
Columbus Crew played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Nu Stadium, with Inter Miami the opponents. The Crew were 47% in the possession stakes and had three shots on goal, with Casemiro (own goal) and Brais Mendez finding the net.
Charlotte Claimed 3-2 Victory in Last H2H
Charlotte beat Columbus in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 3-2 home win at Bank of America Stadium. The past 8 H2H matches have resulted in three Charlotte wins, three draws and two Columbus victories.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Charlotte FC |
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 29:27 | 25 |
| 24 |  Columbus Crew |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 28 | -2 | 26:28 | 20 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Charlotte have had 45.8% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.1 corners.
Top scorer Pep Biel has found the net 5 times, with Idan Toklomati and Morrison Agyemang getting 2 apiece. Kerwin Vargas has recorded the most assists with 4.
Columbus have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. The Ohio team have averaged 58.3% possession, 3.5 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.
Daniel Gazdag and Diego Rossi have scored 3 goals, followed by Hugo Picard with 2. Hugo Picard, Mohamed Farsi and Max Arfsten have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Tyler Miller (GK), Nathan Byrne, Morrison Agyemang, Andrew Privett, David Schnegg, Brandt Bronico, Luca De la Torre, Djibril Diani, Pep Biel, Idan Toklomati, Liel Abada.
Columbus Crew predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Rudy Camacho, Cesar Ruvalcaba, Mohamed Farsi, Sekou Tidiany Bangoura, Andre Gomes, Malte Amundsen, Dániel Gazdag, Taha Habroune, Brais Méndez.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Charlotte are going to win, consider backing them at -161 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this MLS clash.
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Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 61.7% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Charlotte can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Mohamed Farsi (Columbus) can be wagered to have at least one shot on goal at +200. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
Pep Biel (Charlotte) has been among the goals in back-to-back MLS games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +180 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Columbus have had under 4.5 corners in six consecutive matches, with Charlotte conceding under 4.5 corners in the previous six home games. We’re going to bet on Columbus to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -122.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Charlotte to cover the 0.0 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 goals merged with Mohamed Farsi (Columbus) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Some will want to go ahead and back Charlotte FC at +125 to win this MLS encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 44% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. Columbus Crew are the +195 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Columbus are +230 here and the draw is +125, with Charlotte on offer at +160.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -200 on the BTTS market.
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Pep Biel is priced at +500 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +180 to find the net anytime.
Stats: MLS matches only
Charlotte have not lost at Bank of America Stadium in the past three matches. Dean Smith's men have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Columbus are winless in the last five away games. The Crew have six losses, three draws and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Charlotte won 3-2 when they last played Columbus at Bank of America Stadium. The previous 4 H2H matches at Bank of America Stadium have featured three Charlotte wins and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte FC Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 3.10 | 2.00 | 1.10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Columbus Crew Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 3.60 | 1.50 | 2.10 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 25/05 2025 Charlotte 3 Columbus 2
- MLS: 04/05 2025 Columbus 4 Charlotte 2
- MLS: 18/07 2024 Columbus 1 Charlotte 1
- MLS: 24/03 2024 Charlotte 2 Columbus 0
- MLS: 04/06 2023 Columbus 4 Charlotte 2
- MLS: 23/04 2023 Charlotte 1 Columbus 0
- MLS: 06/10 2022 Charlotte 2 Columbus 2
- MLS: 19/06 2022 Columbus 1 Charlotte 1
Charlotte FC League Stats
Columbus Crew League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 58.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Charlotte FC this season are Pep Biel (9), Idan Toklomati (5), Archie Goodwin (3)
- Top Assistors for Charlotte FC this season are Pep Biel (5), Kerwin Vargas (4), Liel Abada (3)
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Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Lineups & Team News
Always review the Charlotte vs Columbus team news before locking in your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Charlotte FC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dean Smith
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35:14 | 40 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45:32 | 38 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38:17 | 34 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35:19 | 34 |
| 5 | SJ Earthquakes | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37:24 | 33 |
| 6 | Houston Dynamo | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27:24 | 32 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28:23 | 30 |
| 8 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32:23 | 29 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29:25 | 27 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32:25 | 27 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31:24 | 26 |
| 12 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45:44 | 26 |
| 13 | St. Louis | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24:24 | 26 |
| 14 | Charlotte FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:27 | 25 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29:39 | 25 |
| 16 | Portland Timbers | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33:33 | 24 |
| 17 | Seattle Sounders | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20:22 | 24 |
| 18 | Minnesota Utd | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20:25 | 24 |
| 19 | D.C. United | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26:29 | 23 |
| 20 | Colorado Rapids | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27:25 | 22 |
| 21 | LA Galaxy | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24:29 | 22 |
| 22 | San Diego | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32:29 | 21 |
| 23 | Orlando City | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 30:47 | 20 |
| 24 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26:28 | 20 |
| 25 | Austin FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22:36 | 17 |
| 26 | Toronto FC | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24:32 | 17 |
| 27 | Philadelphia | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25:33 | 16 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24:35 | 16 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18:46 | 14 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19:33 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 25:9 | 25 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 21:10 | 25 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22:5 | 22 |
| 4 | Los Angeles FC | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 22:9 | 22 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18:8 | 21 |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 28:19 | 19 |
| 7 | Houston Dynamo | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12:7 | 19 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 18:10 | 18 |
| 10 | St. Louis | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 17 |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:15 | 17 |
| 12 | San Diego | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:15 | 15 |
| 13 | NYCFC | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 23:15 | 15 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 17:9 | 15 |
| 15 | SJ Earthquakes | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 17:11 | 14 |
| 16 | Austin FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 17 | Columbus Crew | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 18 | NY Red Bulls | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 19 | Inter Miami | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21:17 | 13 |
| 20 | FC Dallas | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:16 | 13 |
| 21 | Orlando City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 13 |
| 22 | Seattle Sounders | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 23 | CF Montréal | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:9 | 12 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:19 | 12 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 27 | Toronto FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 28 | LA Galaxy | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | 10 |
| 29 | Sporting KC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:17 | 8 |
| 30 | Atlanta United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:14 | 7 |
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