Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Oct 2026
Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Predictions
Charlotte +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Columbus the aim at betting odds of -106.
We analyse several betting angles in our Columbus vs Charlotte betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Preview
Columbus Crew host Charlotte FC at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Wednesday 14 October.
Columbus Crew were beaten last game and this was on the road at Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City claimed a 3-2 victory. Laurent Courtois' team enjoyed 53% possession and fifteen shots on target, with Taha Habroune and Brais Mendez each scoring one goal.
Charlotte FC claimed a 3-2 home victory over Dallas at Bank of America Stadium in their previous game. The North Carolina side had eight shots on goal and boasted 56% possession, with Idan Toklomati scoring twice and Harry Toffolo also finding the net.
H2H: Charlotte Overcame Crew in Last Meeting
Charlotte are bidding for a third successive win against Columbus, having previously obliged at home by 3-1 and 3-2 scorelines at Bank of America Stadium. It has been four Charlotte victories, two Columbus wins and three draws in the previous 9 meetings between these sides.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Charlotte FC |
28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50 | 40 | 10 | 50:40 | 46 |
| 27 |  Columbus Crew |
28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 41 | 46 | -5 | 41:46 | 29 |
3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 13.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Columbus have had 55.5% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 12.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Brais Mendez has found the net 3 times, with Taha Habroune, Mohamed Farsi and Santiago Rodriguez scoring 2 each. Santiago Rodriguez, Taha Habroune and Sean Zawadzki are the leading assists makers with 1.
Charlotte have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.1 goals from 11.8 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 44.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 8.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 20.2 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.
The leading goalscorers have been Idan Toklomati on 6, Liel Abada with 4 and Pep Biel 3. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Allan Saint-Maximin, Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood who have all made 3.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Columbus Crew predicted lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte (GK), Mohamed Farsi, Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Anass Zaroury, Dylan Chambost, Taha Habroune, Santiago Rodríguez, Brais Méndez, Josef Martinez.
Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nathan Byrne, Morrison Agyemang, Henry Kessler, David Schnegg, Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico, Liel Abada, Idan Toklomati, Allan Saint-Maximin.
Main Match Prediction
Charlotte +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -106. They should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the MLS form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 2-1 win in favor of Charlotte 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
Taha Habroune (Columbus) can be wagered at +120 to have a minimum of one shot on goal. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.
Idan Giorno Toklomati (Charlotte) has managed four goals in his past four MLS matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +220 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Charlotte have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in three straight away matches, while the previous 5 Columbus games have seen them concede an average of 2.80 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -102 for this Charlotte wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Charlotte on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, Over 2.5 goals accompanied by Taha Habroune (Columbus) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC 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.
Columbus Crew are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this MLS encounter. The +106 for them coming out on top suggests a 49% probability based on their latest betting odds. The market implies that Charlotte FC are the most unlikely to win at +210.
As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Columbus at -185 and Charlotte at +128.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -222 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Chase Adams is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +420, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Columbus have racked up five wins and five losses in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
Charlotte are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. The North Carolina side have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Columbus beat Charlotte 4-2 when the teams last met at Lower.com Field. We’ve seen two of 4 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field go the way of Columbus, with two draws also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Crew Home Stats |
5-0-5 | 2.90 | 1.60 | 1.30 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Charlotte FC Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.70 | 1.80 | 1.90 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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: 16/08 2026 Charlotte 3 Columbus 1
- 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
Columbus Crew League Stats
Charlotte FC League Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 8.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 13.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Columbus Crew this season are Diego Rossi (6), Wessam Abou Ali (5), Brais Mendez (4)
- Top Assistors for Columbus Crew this season are Max Arfsten (4), Mohamed Farsi (3), Dylan Chambost (2)
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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News
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Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Columbus Crew Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous Columbus Crew Lineups
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Columbus Crew Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Laurent Courtois
Charlotte FC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 59:22 | 63 |
| 2 | Vancouver | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 61:30 | 51 |
| 3 | St. Louis | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 54:38 | 50 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 28 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 68:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 51:40 | 48 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 52:45 | 47 |
| 7 | NE Revolution | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 45:39 | 46 |
| 8 | Charlotte FC | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50:40 | 46 |
| 9 | SJ Earthquakes | 28 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 50:40 | 46 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 36:34 | 45 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 56:45 | 42 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 44:31 | 42 |
| 13 | Seattle Sounders | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 38:35 | 41 |
| 14 | Colorado Rapids | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 39:39 | 37 |
| 15 | Orlando City | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 51:66 | 37 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 38:52 | 36 |
| 17 | FC Cincinnati | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 58:65 | 36 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 39:50 | 36 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 51:54 | 33 |
| 20 | NYCFC | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 42:38 | 33 |
| 21 | Real Salt Lake | 28 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 41:46 | 32 |
| 22 | San Diego | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 48:51 | 32 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 41:52 | 32 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 36:51 | 31 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 28 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 42:51 | 30 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 34:46 | 30 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 28 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 41:46 | 29 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 28 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 33:48 | 27 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 35:56 | 24 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 35:68 | 22 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 41:12 | 40 |
| 2 | St. Louis | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 34:19 | 30 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35:14 | 29 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26:13 | 29 |
| 5 | NE Revolution | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 26:16 | 29 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29:16 | 28 |
| 7 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 27:16 | 28 |
| 8 | Los Angeles FC | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 26:12 | 27 |
| 9 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 27 |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:20 | 26 |
| 11 | Orlando City | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 12 | Philadelphia | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:14 | 25 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 34:24 | 24 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 31:25 | 24 |
| 15 | Seattle Sounders | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 23:20 | 24 |
| 16 | FC Dallas | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 31:29 | 23 |
| 18 | Inter Miami | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 39:26 | 22 |
| 19 | San Diego | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 20 | SJ Earthquakes | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 21 | Columbus Crew | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19:16 | 20 |
| 22 | LA Galaxy | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 23 | Austin FC | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20:19 | 18 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22:27 | 18 |
| 25 | CF Montréal | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 19:18 | 17 |
| 26 | D.C. United | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18:25 | 17 |
| 27 | NYCFC | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 26:21 | 16 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 20:26 | 14 |
| 29 | Minnesota Utd | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 16:18 | 13 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 21:29 | 13 |
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