Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Predictions

Charlotte Good Value to Cause Crew Problems

Charlotte +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Columbus the aim at betting odds of 1.94.

We analyse several betting angles in our Columbus vs Charlotte betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Preview

Columbus Crew host Charlotte FC at Lower.com Field, with kick-off set for 01:30 on Thursday 15 October.

Columbus Crew were beaten last game and this was on the road at Inter&Co Stadium. Orlando City claimed a 3-2 victory. Laurent Courtois’ team enjoyed 53% possession and fifteen shots on target, with Taha Habroune and Brais Mendez each scoring one goal.

Charlotte FC claimed a 3-2 home victory over Dallas at Bank of America Stadium in their previous game. The North Carolina side had eight shots on goal and boasted 56% possession, with Idan Toklomati scoring twice and Harry Toffolo also finding the net.

H2H: Charlotte Overcame Crew in Last Meeting

Charlotte are bidding for a third successive win against Columbus, having previously obliged at home by 3-1 and 3-2 scorelines at Bank of America Stadium. It has been four Charlotte victories, two Columbus wins and three draws in the previous 9 meetings between these sides.

Columbus Crew – Last 10 League Games

3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 13.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Columbus have had 55.5% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 12.6 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.

Players to Watch

Top goalscorer Brais Mendez has found the net 3 times, with Taha Habroune, Mohamed Farsi and Santiago Rodriguez scoring 2 each. Santiago Rodriguez, Taha Habroune and Sean Zawadzki are the leading assists makers with 1.

Charlotte FC – Last 10 League Games

Charlotte have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.1 goals from 11.8 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 44.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 8.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 20.2 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

The leading goalscorers have been Idan Toklomati on 6, Liel Abada with 4 and Pep Biel 3. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Allan Saint-Maximin, Pep Biel and Ashley Westwood who have all made 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Columbus Crew confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Patrick Schulte (GK), Steven Moreira, Sean Zawadzki, Malte Amundsen, Mohamed Farsi, Dylan Chambost, Taha Habroune, Anass Zaroury, Brais Mendez, Santiago Rodriguez, Josef Martinez.

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Will Cleary, Henry Kessler, Tim Ream, Harry Toffolo, Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Liel Abada, Pep Biel, Allan Saint-Maximin, Idan Toklomati.

Main Match Prediction

Charlotte +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of 1.94. They should be able to swerve a loss in this MLS game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Charlotte in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Charlotte in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Charlotte in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Columbus in 2 consecutive games against Charlotte.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the MLS form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Charlotte +0.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

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Corners Prediction

Charlotte have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in three straight away matches, while the previous 5 Columbus games have seen them concede an average of 2.80 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of 1.98 for this Charlotte wager.

League Games

Columbus

Total

9.20
5.80
3.40

Home

7.50
4.20
3.30

Away

9.10
5.40
3.70

Charlotte

Total

13.20
5.10
8.10

Home

11.50
6.20
5.30

Away

10.70
3.80
6.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Columbus Corners

Charlotte Corners

Most Corners

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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Crew Victory

Columbus Crew are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this MLS encounter. The 1.93 for them coming out on top suggests a 52% probability based on their latest betting odds. The market implies that Charlotte FC are the most unlikely to win at 3.35.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Columbus at 1.47 and Charlotte at 2.48.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at 1.38 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Chase Adams Heads First Goalscorer Market

Chase Adams is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 5.10, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Player Shots On Target

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Lower.com Field

Past Four H2H Lower.com Field Meetings Have Seen Columbus Unbeaten

Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
Columbus have racked up five wins and five losses in the past 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Charlotte are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. The North Carolina side have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Columbus beat Charlotte 4-2 when the teams last met at Lower.com Field. We’ve seen two of 4 H2H meetings at Lower.com Field go the way of Columbus, with two draws also taking place.

Columbus Crew Home Stats		5-0-5	2.90	1.60	1.30	7	3	6	4
Charlotte FC Away Stats		4-2-4	3.70	1.80	1.90	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Columbus vs Charlotte team news. Get the latest predicted and confirmed MLS lineups and injury news right here.

Expert Analysis by Steven Jackson

Senior MLS Analyst

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