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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte: match statistics

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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Columbus Crew plays Charlotte in MLS (United States). The game is scheduled for October 14, 2026.

Recent form

Columbus Crew has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Charlotte has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Columbus Crew scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.64. Charlotte scores 1.79 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 71% of Columbus Crew's games and 68% of Charlotte's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 68%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Columbus Crew has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.40 per game. Columbus Crew takes 12.5 shots per game, while Charlotte takes 11.7.

First-half and second-half trends

Columbus Crew leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Charlotte leads at halftime in 39% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Columbus Crew's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Charlotte, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

MLS games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Before kickoff

1X2 odds

(2.10)
(3.86)
(3.40)

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Columbus CrewCharlotte
1.46Goals scored / game1.79
Columbus CrewCharlotte
1.64Goals allowed / game1.43
Columbus CrewCharlotte
56%Average possession46%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
4.32Shots on target / game4.96
Columbus CrewCharlotte

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.46Shots per game11.68
Columbus CrewCharlotte
4.32Shots on target4.96
Columbus CrewCharlotte
11.7%Shot conversion15.3%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
56%Possession46%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
1.51xG for1.4
Columbus CrewCharlotte
1.3xG against1.8
Columbus CrewCharlotte

Shooting quality

Columbus Crew: BalancedCharlotte: Counter-attacking
Columbus CrewCharlotte
Accuracy (shots on target)35%42%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.36

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Charlotte is 67% better for: last-5 form.

1.2 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 2 pts / game - Charlotte

Columbus Crew
LLWWL
Season result split
29% W18% D54% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-5-15
1.04 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-3
1.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-2-6
Last 5 at home
2-0-3
LLWLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.91Opponent xG: 1.40BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Charlotte
WDWLW
Season result split
46% W25% D29% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-7-8
1.64 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-3-5
Last 5 away
3-2-0
DWWDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.44Opponent xG: 2.48BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Charlotte is 23% better for: goals scored per game.

1.46 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.79 goals / game - Charlotte

Charlotte is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.64 goals / game - Columbus Crew · 1.43 goals / game - Charlotte

Columbus Crew scoring profile: very strong

Columbus Crew scores in 86% of games (24 of 28 games), while Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 games).

Charlotte scoring profile: very strong

Charlotte scores in 79% of games (22 of 28 games), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 games).

41Goals scored (season)50
Columbus CrewCharlotte
46Goals conceded (season)40
Columbus CrewCharlotte
3.11Average goals per game3.21
Columbus CrewCharlotte
7Goals scored (last 5)10
Columbus CrewCharlotte
7Goals conceded (last 5)8
Columbus CrewCharlotte

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal79%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
54%2 goals61%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
7%3 goals29%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
0%4 goals4%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

How often they concede at least...

82%1 goal82%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
54%2 goals36%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
29%3 goals18%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
0%4 goals7%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

64%
League average

Goal patterns

32%BTTS at half-time32%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
7%BTTS in both halves11%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
29%Scored in both halves39%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

BTTS and goal count

64%Min. 3 goals and BTTS64%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
7%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
60%BTTS - last 580%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

82%Min. 1 goal before half-time75%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
46%Min. 2 goals before half-time46%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
25%Min. 3 goals before half-time21%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

2nd half

86%Min. 1 goal after half-time79%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
43%Min. 2 goals after half-time54%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
14%Min. 3 goals after half-time29%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Charlotte is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.36 pts / game - Columbus Crew · 1.57 pts / game - Charlotte

Columbus Crew - half-time state
36% leading29% draw36% trailing
Charlotte - half-time state
39% leading39% draw21% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.36Points per game (1st half)1.57
Columbus CrewCharlotte
0.79Goals scored (1st half)0.79
Columbus CrewCharlotte
0.79Goals conceded (1st half)0.64
Columbus CrewCharlotte
1.57Average goals (1st half)1.43
Columbus CrewCharlotte
50%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
36%No goal before half-time43%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

After half-time (2nd half)

1.07Points per game (2nd half)1.43
Columbus CrewCharlotte
0.68Goals scored (2nd half)1
Columbus CrewCharlotte
0.86Goals conceded (2nd half)0.79
Columbus CrewCharlotte
1.54Average goals (2nd half)1.79
Columbus CrewCharlotte
36%Clean sheet after half-time43%
Columbus CrewCharlotte
50%No goal after half-time39%
Columbus CrewCharlotte

Columbus Crew - second-half results

25% W32% D43% L
38
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
30
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.36
PPG before half-time
Lead holding81%

Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Charlotte - second-half results

36% W36% D29% L
44
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
40
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.57
PPG before half-time
Lead holding118%

Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Columbus Crew - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.602.00
Goals scored / game0.41.0
Goals allowed / game1.00.4
Average goals per game1.41.4
1 goal60%100%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference-3+3
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 20% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2
Charlotte - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.40
Goals scored / game0.81.2
Goals allowed / game0.61.0
Average goals per game1.42.2
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Columbus Crew
ScoredConceded
6
9
0-15
6
7
16-30
10
6
31-45
8
5
46-60
4
7
61-75
7
12
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

Charlotte
ScoredConceded
7
7
0-15
10
6
16-30
5
5
31-45
8
8
46-60
10
5
61-75
10
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.16
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
97%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
70%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+27%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
68%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Columbus Crew

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.21
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.34
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
79%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
117%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.16
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Charlotte

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.40
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.76
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.37
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
128%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
77%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.36
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).

Teams vs league

Columbus CrewLigaCharlotte
Average goals per game▼ 3.113.26• 3.21
Both teams scored▲ 71%64%▲ 68%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 71%64%▲ 68%
Clean sheets▼ 18%20%▼ 18%
Goal before half-time▲ 82%78%▼ 75%
Goal after half-time▲ 86%82%▼ 79%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.26
Average goals per game
64%
Both teams scored
64%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
20%
Clean sheets
1.85
Home goals / game
1.40
Away goals / game
+32%
Home attack advantage
+24%
Home defensive advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
19%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
82%
1 goal
54%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
11%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Record from Columbus Crew's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Charlotte. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

When do Columbus Crew and Charlotte play?

Columbus Crew face Charlotte on October 14, 2026 in MLS. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.

What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?

Columbus Crew score 1.46 goals per game on average and Charlotte 1.79. The MLS average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Columbus Crew's matches and 68% of Charlotte's.

What form are Columbus Crew and Charlotte in?

Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Charlotte 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew vs Charlotte?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.