Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew Preview and Free Picks

After a week of US Open Cup matches, MLS action returns, and the Eastern Conference will feature an important clash between Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew.

Charlotte is currently on a rough streak and will be looking to break it this Saturday. In their last match, they suffered a 1-4 loss to Chicago Fire.

Meanwhile, Columbus Crew drew 1-1 with Cincinnati in the derby and missed the chance to take the top spot—something they’ll be aiming for this weekend.

Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Charlotte FC?

Charlotte FC had a strong start, but they’ve slowly started to slip and now find themselves in a tough spot. With 19 points, they sit eighth in the Eastern Conference, but have suffered five straight losses. They’ve also conceded as many goals as they’ve scored (19).

Last weekend, they were crushed at home by Chicago Fire in a 1-4 defeat.And while Wilfried Zaha has scored four goals, he hasn’t made the impact that was expected.

Unfortunately for Dean Smith, the bad news doesn’t end there. Both of his full-backs are injured: Englishman Nathan Byrne and Ivorian Souleyman Doumbia.

Charlotte had been strong at home, winning their first five matches, but has now lost the last two, against New England Revolution (0-1) and the aforementioned match against Chicago Fire.

Why Bet on Columbus Crew?

Columbus is fighting at the top of the Eastern Conference. With 27 points, they sit in third place, just two points behind Philadelphia Union and Cincinnati.

Wilfried Nancy’s team could be in an even better position, but after a strong start, they’ve now recorded three consecutive draws—two against the conference leaders and one against the bottom-ranked team. The most recent result was a 1-1 draw in the Ohio derby, thanks to a penalty goal from Diego Rossi.

The Uruguayan forward is the team’s top scorer with seven goals and two assists—solid numbers for a player tasked with replacing Cucho Hernández this season.

They’ve only lost once all season, and remain unbeaten on the road, with three wins and three draws away from home.

Defender Rudy Camacho has been out all season due to injury but is getting closer to making his return.

Final Betting Analysis: Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew, coming off three straight draws, is not having the best moment in the MLS, but Charlotte FC’s current form is much worse, having lost all of their recent matches. We believe that trend will continue, and the team from Ohio will come away with a win.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor Columbus Crew, with a Moneyline of +151, while Charlotte FC is at +169, and a draw sits at +250.

The last time these two teams faced off was recently, on May 3rd, when Columbus won 4-2. However, thelast time they played in Charlotte was on March 23rd, 2024, and the home side won 2-0. The Crew have never won away against Charlotte, with two losses and one draw.

Go for a win for Columbus Crew . If you bet $100 at +151, you will gain $151 for a total payout of $251.

Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew Betting Pick: Columbus Crew