Charlotte vs Columbus Crew Prediction
USA · Regular Season - 19
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew: the result in context
Charlotte beat Columbus Crew 3-1 in the Major League Soccer on 16 Aug 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 3.5 a game across 8 meetings, with both teams scoring in 6.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Charlotte
Avg ratingAvg rating
1K. Kahlina
14N. Byrne
22H. Kessler
3T. Ream
23D. Schnegg
C8A. Westwood
16P. Biel
13B. Bronico
17L. de la Torre
11L. Abada
9I. Toklomati
28P. Schulte
11B. Lennon
12C. Ruvalcaba
C25S. Zawadzki
18M. Amundsen
16T. Habroune
7D. Chambost
50T. Karumanchi
26L. Giaccone
46C. Adams
8D. GazdagCharlotte Substitutes
Columbus Crew Substitutes
Match Stats
CharlotteColumbus Crew Team Comparison
CharlotteColumbus CrewAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Charlotte- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (2 vs 0.8 in first half)
Columbus Crew- Leads at half-time in 80% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.3 vs 1 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 8 meetings, all competitions
Charlotte3Wins · 38%2Wins · 25%Previous meetings
25/05/2025CharlotteColumbus Crew04/05/2025Columbus CrewCharlotte18/07/2024Columbus CrewCharlotte24/03/2024CharlotteColumbus Crew04/06/2023Columbus CrewCharlotte23/04/2023CharlotteColumbus Crew06/10/2022CharlotteColumbus Crew19/06/2022Columbus CrewCharlotteRecent Form
CharlotteCharlotte
CF PachucaCharlotte
AtlasCharlotte
U.N.A.M. - Pumas
Chicago FireCharlotte
New York Red BullsCharlotteCharlotte
Atlanta United FCCharlotte
New England RevolutionCharlotte
Toronto FCCharlotte
New York City FCCharlotte
FC CincinnatiColumbus CrewColumbus CrewU.N.A.M. - PumasColumbus CrewCF PachucaColumbus CrewAtlas
Inter MiamiColumbus CrewColumbus CrewFC CincinnatiColumbus CrewNew York City FCColumbus Crew
BurnleyColumbus CrewAtlanta United FCColumbus CrewNew York City FC
Philadelphia UnionColumbus CrewReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.03 cards a match, 0.30 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.33).
Cards come from 94 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 71:25 | +46 | 77 | WWDWD |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 80:59 | +21 | 60 | DWDLW |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 55:47 | +8 | 58 | LLWWW |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 64:54 | +10 | 55 | LWDWL |
| 5 | Charlotte | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 66:51 | +15 | 54 | DWWLD |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 66:52 | +14 | 50 | WLDLD |
| 7 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 59:52 | +7 | 47 | WWWWW |
| 8 |  Orlando City SC | 34 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 63:78 | -15 | 46 | WLDDW |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 67:75 | -8 | 46 | LWDWW |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 48:62 | -14 | 42 | WLLWL |
| 11 | New York City FC | 34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 49:45 | +4 | 42 | WDWDD |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 52:67 | -15 | 39 | LLWLW |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 43:60 | -17 | 33 | LWLLL |
| 14 |  DC United | 34 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 39:61 | -22 | 33 | LLLLL |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 34 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 37:69 | -32 | 26 | LDLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 34 | 71:25 | 77 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 34 | 80:59 | 60 |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 34 | 55:47 | 58 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 64:54 | 55 |
| 5 | Charlotte | 34 | 66:51 | 54 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 66:52 | 50 |
| 7 | Columbus Crew | 34 | 59:52 | 47 |
| 8 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 63:78 | 46 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 34 | 67:75 | 46 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 48:62 | 42 |
| 11 | New York City FC | 34 | 49:45 | 42 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 34 | 52:67 | 39 |
| 13 | Atlanta United FC | 34 | 43:60 | 33 |
| 14 | DC United | 34 | 39:61 | 33 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 34 | 37:69 | 26 |
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About the Charlotte vs Columbus Crew forecast
The forecasts for this Major League Soccer match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Charlotte and Columbus Crew in the Major League Soccer table
Charlotte and Columbus Crew are close in the Major League Soccer table, 5th and 7th, with 7 points between them. League goal record so far: Charlotte 66-51, Columbus Crew 59-52. The full standings are on the Major League Soccer Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Columbus Crew have led at half-time in 80% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.