Columbus Crew host Charlotte in the Major League Soccer. Recent meetings have produced an average of 3.8 goals. Across the season the two attacks average 3.25 goals per game between them, while the two defences concede 3.07. That goal profile is what supports the Over 2.5 selection. The model rates this selection at 63.69%.

• Columbus Crew have taken 9 points from their last 5 matches (3W-0D-2L), while Charlotte have taken 8 (2W-2D-1L).
• Columbus Crew have scored 41 goals in 28 league games this season, conceding 46.
• Charlotte have scored 50 goals in 28 league games, conceding 40.
• Across the last 5 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 3.8 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 4 of those 5 meetings.
• Charlotte have drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.