Charlotte vs Columbus Crew Best odds and tips

Columbus Crew are unbeaten in their last five MLS 2025 matches (W2, D3) and are currently fourth in the USA MLS 2025 standings with 27 points from 14 games. They have drawn their last two games 1-1 away to CF Montreal and at home to FC Cincinnati, so the Crew are consistent, but perhaps a little short on killer instinct. Our Charlotte vs Columbus Crew prediction highlights that the visitors' style may overwhelm Charlotte at times, though there could be chances for the hosts. Wilfried Nancy’s men are a possession machine that plays sophisticated football and presses the ball intelligently. Columbus Crew are one of the most innovative teams in MLS and have enough quality to dominate for long periods on Saturday, but Charlotte could get opportunities to counter.

Charlotte FC sits 14th in MLS 2025 with 19 points from 14 matches after a disappointing first half of the campaign. Dean Smith’s team are still working out what kind of team they are and his recent changes to the system have led to some up and down performances. The 1-4 defeat to Chicago was a clear setback in what is a challenging Charlotte vs Columbus Crew preview for the hosts. Wilfried Zaha has been a bright spot for the hosts recently, scoring two of their goals in the last five games, but Charlotte have only one win and four defeats in their previous five MLS 2025 games.

These teams have two wins apiece in the previous five head-to-head meetings, but Columbus will be looking to build on their 4-2 victory over Charlotte only two weeks ago in MLS 2025. When checking the latest Charlotte vs Columbus Crew odds, the bookies have Charlotte at 2.70 to win, the draw at 3.60, and Columbus at 2.51 to win, making the visitors narrow favourites. Columbus are a tough team to beat on the road and have done so without loss in MLS 2025 this season, although they have failed to win on their previous two trips to Charlotte. This Charlotte vs Columbus Crew prediction suggests that Columbus’ away record and H2H dominance, along with Charlotte’s current poor form, should see them edge this one.