Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC prediction — MLS · Thu 15 Oct · 00:30 UK

MLS · Thu 15 Oct · 00:30 UK
46Columbus Crew win25Draw29Charlotte FC win
Full time
3–1

How it finished

Columbus Crew beat Charlotte FC 3–1. Columbus Crew had 33 shots (14 on target) to Charlotte FC's 9 (2), with 53% of the ball against 47%. Expected goals finished 2.8 to 0.9.

Columbus CrewFull-time statsCharlotte FC
53%Possession47%
2.8Expected goals (xG)0.9
33Shots9
14Shots on target2
21Shots inside box7
6Big chances0
10Corners4
1Saves11
6Fouls6
1Offsides3
2Yellow cards0
We predicted
2–1
Likeliest score if Columbus Crew win (9%). Single likeliest exact score: 1–1 (12%)
Expected goals
1.7v1.3
3.0 in total
Both teams score
60%
Yes
3+ goals
59%
Leans likely

What we expected from each side

The grey number is their average over the last six.

Columbus CrewColumbus CrewCharlotte FCCharlotte FC
1.7Goals1.3
16.0Shots9.0
4.7On target4.8
5.0Corners4.1
Columbus CrewColumbus CrewCharlotte FCCharlotte FC
1.0Goals0.6
7.3Shots4.3
2.2On target2.2
2.3Corners1.9
Columbus CrewColumbus CrewCharlotte FCCharlotte FC
0.7Goals0.7
8.7Shots4.8
2.6On target2.6
2.6Corners2.2

What we said the chances were

Columbus Crew to score82%
2 or more goals81%
Goal before half-time81%
Charlotte FC to score74%
3 goals or fewer64%

First half — what we expected

Columbus Crew
64%
to score before half-time
Charlotte FC
46%
to score before half-time

First half — what we expected

How likely we said each side was to reach these totals before half-time.

Columbus CrewColumbus CrewCharlotte FCCharlotte FC
67%6+ shots28%
43%8+ shots11%
85%1+ shots on target86%
36%3+ shots on target38%
86%1+ corners80%
40%3+ corners30%

League position

Charlotte FC in their league tableUpper half

Head to head

Aug 2026Charlotte FC 3–1 Columbus Crew
May 2025Charlotte FC 3–2 Columbus Crew
May 2025Columbus Crew 4–2 Charlotte FC
Jul 2024Columbus Crew 1–1 Charlotte FC
Mar 2024Charlotte FC 2–0 Columbus Crew
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Around this fixture

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Common questions

Who won Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Columbus Crew beat Charlotte FC 3–1. Columbus Crew had 33 shots (14 on target) to Charlotte FC's 9 (2), with 53% of the ball against 47%. Expected goals finished 2.8 to 0.9.

What was the final score in Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Columbus Crew 3–1 Charlotte FC, played on 15 Oct 2026 in the USA: MLS. Bawler's model had gone into it with Columbus Crew 46%, the draw 25% and Charlotte FC 29%.

What were the stats in Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Full-time: Possession 53%–47%, Expected goals (xG) 2.8–0.9, Shots 33–9, Shots on target 14–2, Shots inside box 21–7, Big chances 6–0, Corners 10–4, Saves 1–11, Fouls 6–6, Offsides 1–3, Yellow cards 2–0.

Did both teams score in Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC?

Yes — both Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC scored, finishing 3–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 60% before kickoff.