Columbus Crew defeat Charlotte FC 3-1: Match Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · MLS · Charlotte FC 1, Columbus Crew 3
Columbus Crew defeated Charlotte FC 3–1 on Wednesday, October 14 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The result covered the moneyline favorite and the total went over 3.5 goals. AiQ finished 4–1 across all graded picks.
Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew final score and match recap
Charlotte FC struck first through Idan Toklomati, but Columbus Crew equalized before halftime via Taha Habroune. The second half belonged entirely to the home side. Anass Zaroury and a second Columbus goal extended the margin to 3–1, sealing the win.
Did Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew go over or under the goals total?
The match finished with four goals, clearing the 3.5 total. AiQ took the Over at 62% confidence and won.
How did AiQ's Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew predictions do?
AiQ finished 4–1 across all graded markets.
- Moneyline: Charlotte FC at +293 — LOSS (−$100 on a $100 bet)
- Total: Over 3.5 — WIN
- Player props: 3–0 (+$371.92 on $100 per pick at listed prices)
The model correctly identified the high-scoring nature of the match and swept all three Brais Méndez prop bets, but missed the moneyline by backing the underdog.
Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew player prop results
All three of AiQ's player prop picks succeeded, netting +$371.92 on $100 stakes each.
- Brais Méndez (Columbus Crew) over 1.5 shots on target at +145; actual 5 — WIN
- Brais Méndez over 3.5 shots at −130; actual 8 — WIN
- Brais Méndez to record a goal scorer anytime at +150; actual 1 — WIN
Méndez's output far exceeded every line.
Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew game prop results: draw no bet and both teams to score
- Draw no bet: Columbus Crew cashed (paid −290) as the Crew won outright.
- Both teams to score: Yes (paid −285) after Charlotte's early goal and Columbus's three-goal response.
Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The three-way moneyline was Charlotte FC +293, Draw +318, Columbus Crew −138, implying win probabilities of 24% for Charlotte, 54% for Columbus, and 22% for a draw after removing the 7.4% vig. The Crew's −138 line paid $72.46 on a $100 wager. AiQ's pre-game moneyline expected value was +0.2% at +235, a positive-EV price. The market implied 28% (vig removed), while AiQ's calibrated estimate was 30%, suggesting the model saw a slight edge despite the pick ultimately losing.
Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew betting trends: 2026 season
Charlotte FC sits at 13–7–9 in 29 matches, with an 8–4–3 home record and 5–3–6 away/neutral. In 26 games with a recorded total, the team has hit the over 16 times and the under 10 times. Their last five results: loss, win, loss, win, draw.
Columbus Crew stands at 9–5–15 in 29 matches, with a 7–2–6 home record and 2–3–9 away/neutral. Of 24 games with a closing total, they have gone over 15 times and under 9 times. Their last five results: win, loss, win, win, loss.
What's next for Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew?
Charlotte FC travels to face Portland Timbers on Saturday, October 24. Columbus Crew hosts Toronto FC the same day.