MLS
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte vs Columbus Crew Prediction & Stats - MLS 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Charlotte vs Columbus Crew carries real history into this round of the MLS.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Bank of America Stadium, 00:30 (UK time).
Read the Charlotte vs Columbus Crew prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Charlotte vs Columbus Crew call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Charlotte the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all MLS odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Charlotte Preview
Charlotte reach this fixture 18 match into their MLS. Here is where Charlotte stand:
In this competition
7 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.39 points per game
29 scored, at 1.61 a game
27 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Charlotte, season-wide
7 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pep Biel, 9 goals
Most assists: Pep Biel, 5 assists
Recent results — Charlotte
01/08/2026 20:30
25/07/2026 18:30
22/07/2026 20:15
23/05/2026 19:30
16/05/2026 19:30
Columbus Crew: how they are travelling
Columbus Crew come in 18 matches into their MLS.
Here is what The Crew have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost
1.11 points per game
26 scored, at 1.44 a game
28 conceded, at 1.56 a game
The Crew, season-wide
5 won, 5 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Diego Rossi, 6 goals
Most assists: Maximilian Arfsten, 4 assists
Recent results — The Crew
01/08/2026 20:10
25/07/2026 19:15
22/07/2026 19:30
24/05/2026 17:00
16/05/2026 19:30
The head-to-head favours Charlotte
Recent meetings have tended to go Charlotte's way against Columbus Crew.
From 8 match(es):
Charlotte: 3 win(s)
Columbus Crew: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Charlotte vs Columbus Crew prediction.
Form comparison Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Charlotte
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.39 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
D
|
1.8 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.88 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.62 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.3 | 1.93 |
Away Team
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
D
|
1.11 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.56 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.67 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.51 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.11 | 1.28 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Columbus Crew win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Columbus Crew’s ability to leave Bank of America Stadium with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Columbus Crew has consistently put in solid away performances, while Charlotte’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
👉 Prediction: Columbus Crew to Win
Simply put, we see Columbus Crew coming out on top in this match. Our betting tip is backed by their recent performances, their strong squad depth, and the good odds offered by bookmakers.
With current odds of 2.8 on the 1X2 market, this bet presents solid value and a good chance of success.
Fixture information - Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Match: Charlotte vs Columbus Crew
Competition: MLS
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: Bank of America Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Charlotte vs The Massive that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.39
League: 3.22
Both Teams to Score
80%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
85%
League: 81%
Over 2.5+
80%
League: 61%
Cards
3.67
League: 4.35
Corners
11.16
League: 9.98
Home Team
Charlotte
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.39 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
D
|
1.8 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.88 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.62 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.3 | 1.93 |
Away Team
Columbus Crew
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
D
|
1.11 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.56 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.67 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.51 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.11 | 1.28 |
Corners
9.28 / Match
+6% Corners / Match
Charlotte received +6% more corners than Columbus Crew in the MLS
8.78 / Match
Chicago Fire
(6)
New York RB
(1)
Atlanta United FC
(6)
New England Revolution
(3)
Toronto
(7)
New York City
(8)
FC Cincinnati
(7)(2)
Inter Miami
(4)
FC Cincinnati
(3)
New York City
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(4)
Philadelphia Union
(2)
New York RB
(8)
New York City
Cards
2.11 / Match
+41% Cards / Match
Charlotte received +41% more cards than Columbus Crew in the MLS
1.5 / Match
Chicago Fire
(0)
New York RB
(1)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
New England Revolution
(1)
Toronto
(2)
New York City
(4)
FC Cincinnati
(1)(2)
Inter Miami
(0)
FC Cincinnati
(3)
New York City
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Philadelphia Union
(2)
New York RB
(1)
New York City
Goals Scored
1.61 / Match
+12%
Charlotte is +12% better in terms of goals scored
1.44 / Match
Chicago Fire
(1)
New York RB
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(2)
New England Revolution
(1)
Toronto
(3)
New York City
(0)
FC Cincinnati
(2)(2)
Inter Miami
(2)
FC Cincinnati
(1)
New York City
(2)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Philadelphia Union
(2)
New York RB
(0)
New York City
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+4%
Columbus Crew condeded +4% more goals than Charlotte
1.56 / Match
Chicago Fire
(2)
New York RB
(0)
Atlanta United FC
(2)
New England Revolution
(0)
Toronto
(1)
New York City
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(2)(2)
Inter Miami
(1)
FC Cincinnati
(2)
New York City
(0)
Atlanta United FC
(1)
Philadelphia Union
(3)
New York RB
(3)
New York City
MLS Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nashville SC
|
18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 21 | 40 | 2.22 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami
|
18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 32 | 13 | 38 | 2.11 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC
|
19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 34 | 1.79 |
| 4 |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 17 | 21 | 34 | 2 |
| 5 |
SJ Earthquakes
|
18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 33 | 1.83 |
| 6 |
Houston Dynamo
|
18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 32 | 1.78 |
| 7 |
New England Revolution
|
18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 30 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Chicago Fire
|
17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 29 | 1.71 |
| 9 |
FC Dallas
|
18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 27 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Real Salt Lake
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 11 |
FC Cincinnati
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 45 | 44 | 1 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 12 |
New York City
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 13 |
St. Louis City
|
18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 26 | 1.44 |
| 14 |
New York RB
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 39 | -10 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 15 |
Charlotte
|
18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 25 | 1.39 |
| 16 |
Portland Timbers
|
18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
Minnesota United
|
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 24 | 1.33 |
| 18 |
Seattle Sounders
|
17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 24 | 1.41 |
| 19 |
DC United
|
18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 23 | 1.28 |
| 20 |
LA Galaxy
|
19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 21 |
Colorado Rapids
|
18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 22 | 1.22 |
| 22 |
San Diego
|
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 29 | 3 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 23 |
Orlando City
|
18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 20 | 1.11 |
| 24 |
Columbus Crew
|
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 28 | -2 | 20 | 1.11 |
| 25 |
Toronto
|
18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 32 | -8 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 26 |
Austin
|
18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 36 | -14 | 17 | 0.94 |
| 27 |
Philadelphia Union
|
18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 25 | 33 | -8 | 16 | 0.89 |
| 28 |
Montreal Impact
|
18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 35 | -11 | 16 | 0.89 |
| 29 |
Sporting KC
|
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 46 | -28 | 14 | 0.78 |
| 30 |
Atlanta United FC
|
18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 | 12 | 0.67 |
Odds
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