Columbus Crew SC vs Charlotte FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Columbus Crew SC vs Charlotte FC — MLS at Lower.com Field.
- Columbus Crew SC 15 games · 16 pts (2026/26)
- Charlotte FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | Charlotte FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 31 May | Colorado Rapids SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 May | Nashville SC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 May | FC Cincinnati | A | 2–3 | L |
| 17 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 May | Orlando City SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jun | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 31 May | Philadelphia Union | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 May | Los Angeles Galaxy | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 May | Nashville SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 May | Chicago Fire FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | Atlanta United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Columbus Crew SC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 16 | Points | 21 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 4 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 3 / 6 |
| 21 | Scored | 24 |
| 23 | Conceded | 23 |
| -2 | GD | +1 |
| 1.07 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 27% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Columbus Crew SC this season
Columbus Crew SC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Charlotte FC this season
Charlotte FC this season
Columbus Crew SC are 10th (16 pts). Charlotte FC are 6th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Columbus Crew SC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Charlotte FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Lower.com Field will turn into a battlefield for Columbus Crew SC and Charlotte FC.
- 5' What a strike from Christian Ramirez! The score is 1-0.
- 10' Patrick Agyemang has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' It looks surprising Charlotte FC does not make any changes. Aidan Morris has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Orrin McKinze Gaines II is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Charlotte FC.
- 21' Max Arfsten makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Columbus Crew SC are in front.
- 25' A stunning finish from Justin Meram — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 30' named a 3-4-2-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' Charlotte FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 43' Cucho Hernandez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 46' Charlotte FC ring the changes. Patrick Agyemang has done his job and it is now time for Ben Bender to step up.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' Karol Swiderski does the damage! The net is bulging and Charlotte FC surge ahead!
- 58' Brilliant from the ! Justin Meram makes it 3-3 with a superb finish on 58.
- 59' Against the run of play, Christian Ramirez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 63' Derrick Jones has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jan Sobocinski on 63 minute.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Columbus Crew SC and Charlotte FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' Fresh legs for Charlotte FC! Orrin McKinze Gaines II comes on to replace Justin Meram.
- 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Nathan Byrne argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' The crowd applauds Christian Ramirez as he leaves the pitch. Alexandru Matan steps in for Columbus Crew SC.
- 84' Charlotte FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cucho Hernandez.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-2.
Lineups
Columbus Crew SC Lineups
3-4-2-1Charlotte FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 8
-
14
Nathan Byrne ↓ Jaylin Lindsey 82'
- 6
- 13
- 25
- 22
- 11
- 1
-
2
Jan Sobocinski ↓ Derrick Jones 63'
- 18
-
33
Patrick Agyemang ↓ Ben Bender 46'
Bench
-
24
Jaylin Lindsey ↑ 82'
-
20
Derrick Jones ↑ 63'
- 28
- 23
- 4
-
15
Ben Bender ↑ 46'
- 19
-
17
Orrin McKinze Gaines II ↑ 70'
-
36
Brandon Cambridge ↑ 82'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Patrick Agyemang | 4 |
| Andre Shinyashiki | 2 |
| Karol Swiderski | 2 |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 |
| Christian Ramirez | 2 |
| Justin Meram | 1 |
| Pep Biel | 1 |
| Ashley Westwood | 1 |
Head to Head
Columbus Crew SC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Columbus Crew SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Charlotte FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Columbus Crew SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Columbus Crew SC or Draw
72%
Draw or Charlotte FC
53%
Columbus Crew SC or Charlotte FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Columbus Crew SC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Columbus Crew SC
| Handicap | Columbus Crew SC covers | Push | Charlotte FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Columbus Crew SC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Charlotte FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.