Columbus v Charlotte

Columbus Crew vs Charlotte Preview

Columbus Crew extended their impressive winning streak to five games last time out in the MLS when they posted a 5-1 thrashing away from home at Los Angeles which further cemented their third place position in the Eastern Conference ladder, while Charlotte also registered all three points with a 3-1 win on the road at league leaders Cincinnati to ensure they remain in the top seven pack and contention for a place in the Finals Series.

Columbus Crew had previously picked up important wins against Sporting Kansas, New England, Nashville and Toronto, and having made it five victories on the trot with the aforementioned win against Los Angeles, Wilfried Nancy's side look to be in the box seat to grab the three points in this upcoming encounter as well.

The hosts are currently enjoying a purple patch of form in the MLS right now as Columbus Crew have accumulated nine wins from their last 10 games overall which includes losing just once, a 2-1 defeat away from home at Inter Miami.

Nevertheless, recent wins on home turf at their Lower.com Field against Sporting Kansas, Nashville and Toronto will give the hosts plenty of confidence that they can extend their winning streak to six games here.

Charlotte bounced back from two recent defeats on the trot last time out in the MLS when Dean Smith's side registered an impressive 3-1 win on the road at the Eastern Conference leaders, Cincinnati, and the visitors may fancy their chances of toppling another top side here at Lower.com Field.

Smith's charges had previously tasted defeat in losses at the hands of Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami but recent results overall suggest the visitors could stand a decent chance of picking up something from this upcoming encounter.

Charlotte have suffered just three defeats within their last 13 matches overall in the MLS which includes an earlier 3-1 loss away from home at New York RB but also includes collecting seven wins in the process as well.

Recent results on their travels have also taken a turn for the better as Charlotte have picked up four wins in their last six outings on the road, recording wins at Chicago Fire, Atlanta United, Philadelphia Union and Cincinnati, but it should also be noted that the visitors have managed to capture just these four wins within their previous 13 away games.

In addition, Charlotte have managed to keep just two clean sheets in these last 13 away games as well.

Columbus Crew v Charlotte Verdict

Columbus Crew won their last meeting on home turf against Charlotte 4-2 but although there may not be as many goals this time around, the hosts look in good shape to take the spoils again.

Therefore, our main bet will be Columbus Crew win @ 1.53

Other side bets worth considering:

Columbus Crew win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.50

Correct Score: Columbus Crew 2-0 @ 8.50