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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC prediction

Columbus CrewHome38%to win
1.48 : 1.41expected goalsDraw 26%
Charlotte FCAway35%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.30

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip77%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.302 units
Bold tip28%
Columbus Crew to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.611 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC is Columbus Crew to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30.

Columbus recent form+1%Charlotte recent form+1%Columbus league table-1%Charlotte league table+1%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Columbus CrewWWLLW
  • Wv Inter Miami CF2-1
  • Wat CF Montréal2-0
  • Lv Red Bull New York0-1
  • Lat D.C. United1-2
  • Wv Colorado Rapids3-0
Charlotte FCLWDWD
  • Lv Chicago Fire FC0-1
  • Wat D.C. United2-1
  • Dat FC Cincinnati3-3
  • Wat CF Montréal2-1
  • Dv Houston Dynamo FC0-0

In numbers, Columbus red and Charlotte green

1.1Points per game1.6
1.5Goals scored per game1.7
1.6Goals conceded per game1.4
20%Clean sheets20%

Last meetings

  • Charlotte FC3-1Columbus Crew

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
ColumbusCharlotte
20Games played20
7Wins9
2Draws5
11Losses6
30Goals scored34
33Goals conceded29
1.5Scored per game1.7
1.6Conceded per game1.4
6W 0D 5LHome record4W 3D 2L
1W 2D 6LAway record5W 2D 4L
20%Clean sheets20%
70%Both teams scored65%
75%Over 2.5 goals65%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

MLS
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
12. Columbus Crew278514-4291.07
4. Charlotte FC271278+9431.59

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full MLS table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Columbus Crew
  • Wessam Abou Ali
    Wessam Abou AliTop scorer · F
    5 goals
  • Dylan Chambost
    Dylan ChambostMost assists · M
    4 assists
  • Patrick Schulte
    Patrick SchulteKeeper · G
    77 saves
Charlotte FC
  • Pep Biel
    Pep BielTop scorer · M
    12 goals
  • Pep Biel
    Pep BielMost assists · M
    9 assists
  • Kristijan Kahlina
    Kristijan KahlinaKeeper · G
    117 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals79%1.26
Over 2.5 goals55%1.81
Over 3.5 goals33%3.04
Both teams to score59%1.69
Columbus or draw65%1.55
Charlotte or draw62%1.62
Columbus win and over 2.525%4.02
Charlotte win and over 2.523%4.40

Most likely scores

1-112.3%
2-18.6%
1-28.2%
1-07.5%
0-17.1%

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Where to bet on Columbus v Charlotte

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC: Columbus Crew shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Columbus Crew 38%, the draw 26% and Charlotte FC 35%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Columbus Crew took 9 points from their last 5 games and Charlotte FC took 8 from 5. Columbus Crew come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Columbus Crew won 6 of their last 11 games at home. Charlotte FC won 5 of their last 11 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Columbus Crew score 1.5 goals a game and let in 1.6. Charlotte FC score 1.7 and let in 1.4. Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 of Columbus Crew games and 13 of Charlotte FC games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 1 meeting, Columbus Crew won 0 and Charlotte FC won 1 with 0 draws. The last one ended Charlotte FC 3, Columbus Crew 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Columbus Crew form

Columbus Crew have 7 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 33 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

Charlotte FC form

Charlotte FC have 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 34 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, W, D, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 1 time in our records. Columbus Crew won 0, Charlotte FC won 1 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Charlotte FC 3, Columbus Crew 1.

Our call

We expect Columbus Crew to score about 1.5 goals and Charlotte FC about 1.4. That points to Columbus Crew to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30. Our bold bet is Columbus Crew to win and Over 2.5 at 3.61.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Our prediction for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC is Columbus Crew to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.30.

What is the score prediction for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 2-1 and 1-2. We expect Columbus Crew to score 1.5 goals and Charlotte FC 1.4.

Will both teams score in Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Both teams to score has a 59% chance. Both sides scored in 14 of Columbus Crew last 20 games and 13 of Charlotte FC last 20.

How are Columbus Crew playing?

Columbus Crew have 7 wins, 2 draws and 11 losses in their last 20 games, with 30 goals scored and 33 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, W, newest first.

How are Charlotte FC playing?

Charlotte FC have 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 34 goals scored and 29 conceded. Away from home they have 5 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, D, W, D, newest first.

What happened when Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC last met?

It ended Charlotte FC 3, Columbus Crew 1. In the last 1 meeting Columbus Crew won 0 and Charlotte FC won 1.

What is the best bet for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.30, with a 77% chance.

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