Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew Prediction: Another draw??

Charlotte FC’s struggles this season have been far from over and they are still looking for their winning formula this season. Charlotte played their 3rd draw against Colorado Rapids in their last match. Overall, they have had just 1 win all season. Columbus Crew were held to a 1-1 draw in their last match with New England Revolution. Before that, they were on a 3 match win streak. Columbus Crew are 4th on the eastern conference table, while Charlotte are 14th.

Charlotte FC (DLDDW)

Charlotte FC are going to be asking a lot of questions about their current form this season. They had only 1 win against Orlando City last month and in their last 4 games, they are without a win. Their last game ended in a 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids. The two teams couldn’t break the deadlock in the first half, but then in the first half Colorado Rapids got the first goal through Max and Charlotte FC were back in the game with the equaliser in the 62nd minute. Kamil Jozwiak put Charlotte ahead in the 65th minute but MIchael Barrios levelled things for Colorado Rapids in the 91st minute to ensure each side took a point. Charlotte FC were the better side according to statistics as they claimed 53% possession, 3 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Charlotte FC are 14th in the eastern conference, with 6 points from 8 matches played. They had 1 win, 3 draws and 4 defeats and their goal ratio is 9:16.

Team streaks: no wins (4), without a clean sheet (10), more than 2.5 goals (6/7), both teams scored (5/5), more than 4.5 cards (5/5), less than 10.5 corners (6/7).

Columbus Crew (DWWWL)

Columbus Crew are the better team coming into the game as they have better statistics and are higher on the table. Columbus Crew have not lost in their last 4 matches, they had 3 wins and 1 draw in those games. Their last game ended in a 1-1 draw against New England Revolution. The game opened up in the 2nd half when Milos Debenek put the ball into his own net to give New England Revolution a lead. But with Dylan Borrero sent off in the 65th minute Columbus Crew had the opportunity to push for the equaliser and they got it in the 98th minute through Sean Zawadzki. Columbus Crew put up a brilliant performance according to statistics, as they had 59% possession, 7 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Columbus Crew are 4th in the eastern conference, with 14 points from 8 matches. They won 4, drew 2 and lost 2 and their goal ratio is 18:9.

Team streak: no losses (4), first to score (4/5), first half winner (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (10/10).

Head to Head

Charlotte and Columbus Crew have met 4 times in total and all 4 matches ended in a draw.

• Charlotte FC have not lost in 3 meetings.
• Columbus Crew have not lost in 3 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• Charlotte FC (4-3-3): George Marks, Harrison Afful, Adilson Malanda, Bill Tuiloma, Joseph Mora, Kamil Jozwiak, Brandt Bronico, Derrick Jones, Karol Swiderski, Enzo Copetti, Kerwin Calderon Vargas.
• Columbus Crew (3-4-2-1): Patrick Schulte, Steven Moreira, Milos Degenek, Exon Gustavo Vallecilla, Mohammed Farsi, Aidan Morris, Darlington Nagbe, William Sands, Alexandru Matan, Lucas Zelarayan

Expert Betting Tips

The previous meetings between these two have ended up in a draw and in their latest meeting it ended 2-2 last season. Currently Columbus Crew are a better side than the hosts and they are in better form. I think the goal market is certain in this game, with the visitors outscoring the hosts.

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.65 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.90 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-2 at 6.8 Odds