Charlotte FC (8 wins, 12 losses, 2 draws) welcomes the Columbus Crew (7-5-9) to Bank of America Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we preview the Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Back in playoff position, the Crew will look to capitalize on the road. Columbus has been a drawing machine, tying 6 of 11 away matches this season.
The Crew, who haven’t lost since May 21, are led by 2021 All-Star M Lucas Zelarayan. F'Derrick Etienne and Zelarayan lead the team in both goals (5 each) and assists (also 5 apiece). Columbus is 4-0-5 in its last 9 matches.
Charlotte FC, in its first MLS season in the MLS, started off strong but hasn’t been able to sustain that play, dropping 4 of its last 6. Charlotte is tough at home, however, winning 7 of 10 there, including 3 of its last 4.