15 August 2026, 23:30 UTC

Charlotte vs Columbus Crew Major League Soccer prediction & result

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
Full time3 – 1

Final score: Charlotte 3-1 Columbus Crew.

Before kick-off the model made it 40% Charlotte, 28% draw, 32% Columbus Crew — fair odds of 2.50, 3.57 and 3.13. Fair odds are simply 100 ÷ the probability; they are the model's own number, not a bookmaker's price.

Most likely scoreline: 1-0.

The model called the result correctly.

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Has the model earned this number?

It puts Charlotte at 40% here. Across 2488 settled matches, 1123 forecasts have landed in the 40–50% band; those outcomes actually happened 44.4% of the time, against an average forecast of 43.8%. In this range the two line up, so the figure above can be read literally.

Every settled prediction on this site is scored against an uninformed baseline, band by band, and published whether or not it flatters the model — see the full record.

Form going into Charlotte vs Columbus Crew

Charlotte

  • L1-2away to Chicago Fire2 August 2026
  • W2-0away to New York Red Bulls25 July 2026
  • D2-2Atlanta United FC23 July 2026

Columbus Crew

  • D2-2away to Inter Miami1 August 2026
  • W2-1FC Cincinnati25 July 2026
  • L1-2New York City FC22 July 2026

Up to 5 matches before kick-off, most recent first. The model works from each side's rolling expected-goals ratings rather than from these results directly, so read them as context — how the ratings are built.

Head-to-head: Charlotte vs Columbus Crew

  • 24 May 2025Charlotte 3–2 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
  • 3 May 2025Columbus Crew 4–2 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
  • 17 July 2024Columbus Crew 1–1 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
  • 23 March 2024Charlotte 2–0 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer
  • 3 June 2023Columbus Crew 4–2 CharlotteMajor League Soccer
  • 22 April 2023Charlotte 1–0 Columbus CrewMajor League Soccer

Leading scorers: Charlotte and Columbus Crew

Charlotte

  • Pep Biel11 goals6 assists

Columbus Crew

No leading scorers listed yet.

Top 3 by league goals this season. Player availability is not part of the model — injuries and suspensions are a planned improvement.

Statistical estimate, not betting advice This prediction is generated from a statistical model for entertainment and informational purposes only. It does not guarantee any outcome and should not be used as the basis for placing a bet.