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Aug. 16, 2026 1 week, 5 days from now VS

Match Analysis

Charlotte Columbus Crew
Charlotte W D W W L D
Columbus Crew W L D W D L
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Charlotte Columbus Crew 3 - 2 May 24, 2025
Columbus Crew Charlotte 4 - 2 May 3, 2025
Columbus Crew Charlotte 1 - 1 July 17, 2024
Charlotte Columbus Crew 2 - 0 March 23, 2024
Columbus Crew Charlotte 4 - 2 June 3, 2023
Charlotte Columbus Crew 1 - 0 April 22, 2023

Charlotte Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Jul 25, 26 Away New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 Win
Jul 23, 26 Home Atlanta United FC 2 - 2 Draw
May 23, 26 Home New England Revolution 1 - 0 Win
May 16, 26 Home Toronto FC 3 - 1 Win
May 13, 26 Home New York City FC 0 - 1 Loss
May 9, 26 Home FC Cincinnati 2 - 2 Draw

Columbus Crew Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Jul 25, 26 Home FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Win
Jul 22, 26 Home New York City FC 1 - 2 Loss
Jul 12, 26 Home Burnley 1 - 1 Draw
May 24, 26 Home Atlanta United FC 2 - 0 Win
May 16, 26 Away Philadelphia Union 1 - 1 Draw
May 13, 26 Away New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Loss

Major League Soccer Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Charlotte 17 7 4 6 28 25 +3 25
24 Columbus Crew 17 5 4 8 24 26 -2 19

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 59.12% likelihood that both Charlotte and Columbus Crew will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Charlotte to win
This prediction indicates that Charlotte has a 41.86% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 26.60 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 50.5% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 56.19% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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