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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte Prediction

AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Kick-off Wednesday 14 October 2026, 23:30 UTC.

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Columbus Crew face Charlotte in the Major League Soccer, kicking off Wednesday 14 October 2026, 23:30 UTC. Recent form: Columbus Crew have 3 wins from their last 5, while Charlotte have 2 wins from their last 5. In their last 5 meetings, Columbus Crew won 1, Charlotte won 3, 1 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Columbus Crew win the most likely result at 47%, projecting a 1.7-1.5 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte with our model probabilities next to the probabilities implied by the latest bookmaker odds.

🔥 Best Bet

Model pick

Columbus Crew or Draw @ 1.30

74%our model

🎯 Score probability

Score probability heatmap (model, exp. 1.72 – 1.51 goals)

	0	1	2	3	4
0	4.0%	6.0%	4.5%	2.3%	0.9%
1	6.8%	10.3%	7.8%	3.9%	1.5%
2	5.9%	8.8%	6.7%	3.4%	1.3%
3	3.4%	5.1%	3.8%	1.9%	0.7%
4	1.4%	2.2%	1.6%	0.8%	0.3%

Projected score: 1-1

Columbus Crew winDrawCharlotte win

🧠 Model summary

Our prediction for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte comes from our model ensemble. Every market shows the model probability next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, so you can see where they agree and where they differ. Our model’s pick is Columbus Crew or Draw at odds 1.30, with a 74% model probability. On the match result, the model rates a Columbus Crew win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 47%. Goals lean over 2.5 (63%), both teams to score points yes (63%).

📊 Key numbers

Columbus Crew 47%Draw 30%Charlotte 23%

47%30%23%

47%

Columbus Crew Win

63%

Over 2.5 goals

63%

BTTS yes

🔁 Head-to-head

The last 5 meetings between Columbus Crew and Charlotte. Wins shown from Columbus Crew’s perspective: Columbus Crew 1 · 1 drawn · Charlotte 3.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Result
2026-08-15	Charlotte	3 – 1	Columbus Crew	L
2024-07-17	Columbus Crew	1 – 1	Charlotte	D
2024-03-23	Charlotte	2 – 0	Columbus Crew	L
2023-06-03	Columbus Crew	4 – 2	Charlotte	W
2023-04-22	Charlotte	1 – 0	Columbus Crew	L

📈 Recent form

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew come into this game with 3 wins from their last 5, scoring 8 and conceding 6. Their biggest win in that run was 2-0 at CF Montreal. Their most recent defeat was 2-3 at Orlando City SC.

LOrlando City SC 3-2 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
WColumbus Crew 2-1 Inter MiamiMajor League Soccer
WCF Montreal 0-2 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
WColumbus Crew 2-1 Orlando City SCUS Open Cup
LColumbus Crew 0-1 New York Red BullsMajor League Soccer

Charlotte

Charlotte come into this game with 3 wins and 1 draw from their last 5, scoring 10 and conceding 8. Their biggest win in that run was 3-2 at home to FC Dallas. Their only defeat in that run was 0-1 at home to Chicago Fire.

WCharlotte 3-2 FC DallasMajor League Soccer
LCharlotte 0-1 Chicago FireMajor League Soccer
WDC United 1-2 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
DFC Cincinnati 3-3 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
WCF Montreal 1-2 CharlotteMajor League Soccer

🏥 Team news

Reported absentees for this fixture: 4 players listed as injured, suspended or out of the squad.

Columbus Crew

W. Abou AliKnee Injury

Charlotte

N. BerchimasFoot Injury
A. GoodwinFoot Injury
A. JohnUpper-Body Injury

⚽ Match Result (1X2)

The match result market prices Columbus Crew at 47% to win and Charlotte at 23%, with the draw at 30%. Our model makes a Columbus Crew win the most likely outcome.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Columbus Crew Win	47%	47%	@ 2.00
Draw	30%	25%	@ 3.70
Charlotte Win	23%	28%	@ 3.40

🔀 Double Chance

Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Columbus Crew or Draw at 1.30 (74% model).

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Columbus Crew or Draw	74%	72%	@ 1.30
Charlotte or Draw	51%	53%	@ 1.80

📈 Over / Under Goals

Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.7-1.5 scoreline. The lean is over 2.5 goals at 63% probability.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
Over 1.5	83%	83%	@ 1.14
Over 2.5	63%	62%	@ 1.50
Under 3.5	60%	58%	@ 1.62
Over 3.5	40%	42%	@ 2.20
Under 2.5	37%	38%	@ 2.50
Under 1.5	17%	17%	@ 5.50

🥅 Both Teams To Score

Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 63%.

Selection	Model %	Market %	Odds
BTTS Yes	63%	62%	@ 1.50
BTTS No	37%	38%	@ 2.50

📈 How the market moved

Columbus Crew 47%Draw 25%Charlotte 28%

Probability implied by the bookmaker odds with the margin removed, averaged per day.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?

Our model's pick is Columbus Crew or Draw at odds 1.30, with a 74% model probability. The bookmaker odds imply about 72%.

Who is the favourite for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?

Our model makes a Columbus Crew win the most likely result at 47%. It projects an expected 1.7-1.5 scoreline for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte.

What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?

The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.72 for Columbus Crew and 1.51 for Charlotte. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.

When do Columbus Crew and Charlotte play?

Kick-off is Wednesday 14 October 2026, 23:30 UTC.

How are these predictions generated?

Every model probability comes from our ensemble of statistical and machine-learning models. We show it next to the probability implied by the bookmaker odds, because in our own testing the market is a hard benchmark to beat. No human opinion is involved.

Are these football tips free?

Yes, completely free. We publish new picks every morning across all our channels.