Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

Crew Good Value against Charlotte

There’s every chance that Columbus can get the upper hand over Charlotte and we’ll therefore back the hosts when it comes to Full-Time Result. The odds of -143 look too good to resist.

Last H2H Clash Ended 1-1

Columbus Crew were victorious last time out. They secured a 2-1 home win against San Jose Earthquakes at Lower.com Field. The Crew had the majority of the ball enjoying 62% possession and three shots on target, while Sean Zawadzki and Max Arfsten scored one goal each.

Charlotte FC lost their previous game, being beaten at home to New England Revolution 1-0 at Bank of America Stadium. Dean Smith's side had four shots on goal and boasted 58% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-1 draw in the last head-to-head when visitors Charlotte faced Columbus at the Lower.com Field. In the previous 6 games between these teams, we’ve witnessed three draws, two Charlotte victories and Columbus getting one win.

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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6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Columbus have had 59.9% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.3 corners.

Diego Rossi leads the way with 5 goals, while Jacen Russell-Rowe and Max Arfsten have 3 and 2 respectively. Max Arfsten and Steven Moreira are the top assists makers with 2.

Charlotte have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, averaging 9.5 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Crown average 48.0% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Pep Biel has scored 3, followed by Liel Abada, Patrick Agyemang and Wilfried Zaha with 2 goals apiece. Pep Biel is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 6.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Evgen Cheberko, Mohamed Farsi, Dylan Chambost, Darlington Nagbe, Max Arfsten, Diego Rossi, Jacen Russell-Rowe, Aziel Jackson.

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nick Scardina, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett, Tim Ream, Brandt Bronico, Ashley Westwood, Djibril Diani, Liel Abada, Patrick Agyemang, Wilfried Zaha.

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Columbus can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this MLS match. The odds of -143 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC league stats:

• Columbus have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Columbus have won 6 of their last 10 games.

Crew to Win Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

A betting alternative to supporting Columbus is the Double Result. You can get bigger odds by siding with them to lead at the halfway phase before running out winners.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Columbus 2 - 0 Charlotte

A 2-0 win in favor of Columbus is available at odds of +750. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diego Rossi to Score +170

Diego Rossi (Columbus) has registered three goals in his past five MLS games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +170 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Diego Rossi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+440

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive Columbus matches, while there has been an average of 7.60 corners in the previous five games involving Charlotte. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Columbus

Total

8.10 4.80 3.30

Home

8.60 5.80 2.80

Away

7.40 3.60 3.80

Charlotte

Total

8.60 3.70 4.90

Home

7.70 4.00 3.70

Away

10.90 4.50 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-119

Columbus Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+600

2

+220

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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC 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.

Bookies Think Crew Most Likely to Win

For this MLS match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Columbus Crew are the -149 favourite to win and that means a 60% chance of winning. Charlotte FC are the +360 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

The leading football betting sites allow customers to place a Bet Builder when it comes to MLS matches. Simply pick out the selections that you fancy and then combine them together on your bet slip.

Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+300

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+118

X

+140

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-417

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+220

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-119

2 Hcp +0.75

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Diego Rossi Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in favourite Diego Rossi to find the net first can get +440, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +165.

Diego Rossi (Columbus)

First

+165

Anytime

+440

Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Max Arfsten (Columbus)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Darlington Nagbe (Columbus)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Aziel Jackson (Columbus)

First

+440

Anytime

+1100

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Taha Habroune (Columbus)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Malte Amundsen (Columbus)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Yevhen Cheberko (Columbus)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ben Bender (Charlotte)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Derrick Jones (Columbus)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Mohamed Farsi (Columbus)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Steven Moreira (Columbus)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Columbus vs Charlotte team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the MLS squads.

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