Main prediction: both to score
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Charlotte and Columbus Crew have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 16/08 (Sunday), at Bank of America Stadium (The Vault), at 00:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Charlotte have won 3 time(s) and score 1.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Columbus Crew have won 2 time(s). Charlotte have a 42% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew.
Prediction for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
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Overview Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Charlotte are favourites, with odds of 2.38 and a 42% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Charlotte Football Club, with 3 win(s) against 2 for Columbus Crew. The odds for a Columbus Crew Soccer Club win are 3.175 and a draw is 4.19.
In the MLS, Charlotte have 7 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 29 goal(s) scored and 27 conceded, having Pep Biel as top scorer with 9 goal(s). Meanwhile, Columbus Crew have 5 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 8 defeat(s), with 26 goal(s) scored and 28 conceded, and Diego Rossi as top scorer with 6 goal(s).
In the last 3 clashes between Charlotte and Columbus Crew, all had over 9.5 corners.
Charlotte have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against Columbus Crew.
In the last 3 matches involving Charlotte, the first half had 2 or more goals.
In the last 3 matches involving Columbus Crew, all had over 2.5 goals.
Columbus Crew have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the league.
In the last 6 matches involving Columbus Crew, all had under 9.5 corners.
Head-to-head between Charlotte and Columbus Crew
In 8 clashes, Charlotte have the advantage over Columbus Crew: 3 win(s) against 2 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/05/2025, in the MLS. Charlotte won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Charlotte: current form
Charlotte have played 18 match(es) in the MLS.
See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:
7 win(s), 4 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.39 point(s) per match
29 goals scored (1.61 per match)
Top scorer: Pep Biel (9 goal(s))
Columbus Crew: current form
For the visitors, Columbus Crew have played 18 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.
See their performance:
5 win(s), 5 draw(s), 8 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.11 point(s) per match
26 goals scored (1.44 per match)
Top scorer: Diego Rossi (6 goal(s))
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew key players
In the MLS, Pep Biel carries Charlotte Football Club's attack with 9 goal(s).
The playmaker is Pep Biel, leading in assists with 5. In the whole season, Pep Biel has 9 goal(s).
On the other side, Diego Rossi is the name that frightens the most for The Crew with 6 goal(s) in the MLS.
In terms of playmaking, Maximilian Arfsten leads in assists with 4. In the whole season, Diego Rossi has accumulated 6 goal(s).
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew statistics in the MLS
Charlotte have an average of 9.28 corners and 2.11 cards per match. Columbus Crew have 8.78 corners and 1.5 cards. Follow all the statistics for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew below.
Charlotte
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W W |
2 |
| Home | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 3.1 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 2 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 70% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 20% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 60% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.62 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.3 | 1.93 |
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.8 |
| Away | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 44% | 11% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.33 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.33 | 1.56 |
| Conceded | 1.56 | 1 | 2.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 56% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 22% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 44% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.51 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.11 | 1.28 |
More tips for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew in the MLS:
Correct score prediction for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
The favoritism in the odds points to Charlotte. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Charlotte 1-0 Columbus Crew. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Check out where to watch the live match between Columbus Crew and Charlotte:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Charlotte and Columbus Crew
The line-ups for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Charlotte Football Club line-up
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1
Kristijan Kahlina
Goalkeeper
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8
Ashley Westwood
Midfielder
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9
Idan Gurno
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11
Liel Abada
Forward
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14
Nathan Byrne
Defender
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15
Harry Toffolo
Defender
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16
Pep Biel
Midfielder
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17
Luca Torre
Midfielder
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22
Henry Kessler
Defender
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28
Djibril Diani
Midfielder
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44
Morrison Agyemang
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Columbus Crew Soccer Club line-up
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4
Rudy Camacho
Defender
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7
Dylan Chambost
Midfielder
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8
Dániel Gazdag
Midfielder
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16
Taha Habroune
Midfielder
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19
Jamal Thiaré
Forward
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20
André Gomes
Midfielder
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23
Mohamed Farsi
Midfielder
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25
Sean Zawadzki
Defender
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28
Patrick Schulte
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30
Hugo Picard
Midfielder
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31
Steven Moreira
The Columbus Crew starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Match: Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Bank of America Stadium (The Vault)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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