The Columbus Crew look to continue their impressive home form when they host Charlotte FC at Lower.com Field on Saturday night, with the Eastern Conference's second-place team riding a streak of four wins in their last five MLS matches.
Charlotte, sitting just two points behind Columbus in fourth place, faces a significant road test after suffering a disappointing 1-0 home loss to New England Revolution last weekend.
All eyes will be on Hungarian forward Daniel Gazdag, who despite scoring 56 MLS goals between 2022-2024 for Philadelphia Union, is still seeking his first strike in Columbus colors.
Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Columbus Crew vs Charlotte matchup, our predictive model gives the Crew a 63% chance of defeating the Crown.
Columbus Crew: 63% win probability
- Strong home-field advantage (21 points in 10 games, 2nd in East)
- Excellent defensive record (Only 8 goals conceded in 10 matches)
- Consistent point production (Secured points in 9 of 10 matches with 6 wins, 3 draws)
Charlotte: 37% win probability
- Concerning road performance (Recent form includes two losses in last five matches)
- Defensive vulnerability (8 goals conceded in 10 matches, but many on the road)
- Momentum concerns (Recent form of LWWWL shows inconsistency despite their 4th place standing)
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Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte odds
Here are the latest odds for the MLS showdown between home team Columbus Crew and visiting Charlotte set for Saturday, May 03.
| Columbus Crew | Charlotte | Draw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +105 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +280 (via bet365 US) | 240 ( via bet365 US) |
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Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte preview
Columbus Crew will look to extend their impressive run of form when they host Charlotte FC at Lower.com Field this Saturday, with the Eastern Conference rivals separated by just two points in the standings.
The hosts enter the clash riding high after winning four of their last five MLS matches, including a convincing 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes last weekend, cementing their position as genuine title contenders.
Charlotte, despite sitting fourth in the East, have struggled on their travels, winning just once in four road games this season and coming off a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to New England.
All eyes will be on Hungarian forward Daniel Gazdag, who despite being prolific for Philadelphia with 56 MLS goals between 2022-2024, is still searching for his first Columbus strike since joining the two-time MLS Cup winners.
The Crew have dominated at Lower.com Field this season, while Charlotte's impressive home record (five wins from six) hasn't translated to consistent performances on the road – setting up a fascinating tactical battle between two playoff-caliber sides.
Key stats
- 1Columbus Crew sits 2nd in the standings with 21 points in 10 matches, just one point behind league leaders Cincinnati
- 2Charlotte holds 4th place with 19 points from 10 games, maintaining strong positioning despite a recent form of LWWWL
- 3Columbus has suffered just one defeat all season (6W-3D-1L) while Charlotte has three losses (6W-1D-3L)
- 4Both teams show similar attacking output with Columbus scoring 14 goals to Charlotte's 16, but Columbus boasts a better defense conceding only 8 goals compared to Charlotte's 9
Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte form
Columbus Crew vs. Charlotte head to head
Columbus Crew
33%
Charlotte
67%
Jul 17, 2024
Columbus Crew
1 : 1
Charlotte
Mar 23, 2024
Charlotte
2 : 0
Columbus Crew
Jun 3, 2023
Columbus Crew
4 : 2
Charlotte
Apr 22, 2023
Charlotte
1 : 0
Columbus Crew
Oct 5, 2022
Charlotte
2 : 2
Columbus Crew
Jun 18, 2022
Columbus Crew
1 : 1
Charlotte
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