Columbus Crew vs Charlotte: match statistics
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Columbus Crew vs Charlotte: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Columbus Crew play Charlotte in MLS (United States). The match date is 14 October 2026.
Current form
Columbus Crew: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Charlotte: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Columbus Crew scores 1.46 and concedes 1.64 goals per match. Charlotte scores 1.79 and concedes 1.43. League average: 3.26 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Columbus Crew 71%, Charlotte 68%. Over 2.5: Columbus Crew 71%, Charlotte 68%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Columbus Crew has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.40. Columbus Crew: 12.5 shots per match, Charlotte: 11.7.
Match halves
Columbus Crew: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.68. Charlotte: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Columbus Crew: 31-45+ (10 goals). Charlotte: 16-30 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.26 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 64%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Columbus Crew | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Charlotte is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Columbus Crew · 2 pts / match - Charlotte
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 match.
1.46 goals / match - Columbus Crew · 1.79 goals / match - Charlotte
Charlotte is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.64 goals / match - Columbus Crew · 1.43 goals / match - Charlotte
Columbus Crew scores in 86% of matches (24 of 28 matches), while Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 matches).
Charlotte scores in 79% of matches (22 of 28 matches), while Columbus Crew keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Columbus Crew
Over / Under - Charlotte
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Columbus Crew · 1.57 pts / match - Charlotte
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Charlotte - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Columbus Crew
Charlotte
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew | Liga | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.11 | 3.26 | • 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Columbus Crew 0 - 0 - 1 Charlotte. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do Columbus Crew and Charlotte play?
Columbus Crew face Charlotte on 14 October 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.