Good pick · fair odds 1.67 · bookmaker 1.95 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.95Odds
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew to win ✓60% · @1.95
Double chanceEither team to win ✓83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Columbus Crew vs Charlotte: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Charlotte travel to face Columbus Crew on Thursday 15 October in the Major League Soccer, with ScottsMiracle-Gro Field the venue – the ball rolls at 00:30 WAT. In the table, Columbus Crew are 7th, upper half, on 47 points after 34 matches; Charlotte are 5th (upper half) with 54.
Current form
Columbus Crew, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Orlando City SC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Charlotte, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over FC Dallas, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (16 Aug 2026) it ended Charlotte 3–1 Columbus Crew.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew 2.0 xG, Charlotte 1.1 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 61% for three or more goals, 62% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew 60%, draw 17%, Charlotte 24%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Columbus Crew to win (60%, odds 1.95 – longer than our fair 1.67, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew 2–1 Charlotte. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew60%fair 1.67 · @1.95
Draw17%fair 6.03 · @3.50
Charlotte24%fair 4.25 · @3.25
3.16Expected goals
2.02Columbus Crew xG
1.14Charlotte xG
62%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
1–110%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew 2.0 – 1.1 Charlotte expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?
Our pick is Columbus Crew to win with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.95.
Who will win Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?
On our numbers Columbus Crew have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Charlotte 24%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew 2–1 Charlotte, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?
Columbus Crew vs Charlotte (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.