How it finished
Charlotte FC beat Columbus Crew 3–1. Bawler's model had Charlotte FC in front at 41% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.7 goals; the match produced 4. Charlotte FC had 9 shots (7 on target) to Columbus Crew's 26 (4), with 30% of the ball against 70%. Expected goals finished 1.9 to 1.4.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
No first-half forecast for this fixture.
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew?
Charlotte FC beat Columbus Crew 3–1. Bawler's model had Charlotte FC in front at 41% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.7 goals; the match produced 4. Charlotte FC had 9 shots (7 on target) to Columbus Crew's 26 (4), with 30% of the ball against 70%. Expected goals finished 1.9 to 1.4.
What was the final score in Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew?
Charlotte FC 3–1 Columbus Crew, played on 16 Aug 2026 in the USA: MLS. Bawler's model had gone into it with Charlotte FC 41%, the draw 31% and Columbus Crew 28%.
What were the stats in Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew?
Full-time: Possession 30%–70%, Expected goals (xG) 1.9–1.4, Shots 9–26, Shots on target 7–4, Shots inside box 7–17, Big chances 5–1, Corners 1–13, Saves 3–3, Fouls 9–9, Offsides 2–0, Yellow cards 3–0.
Did both teams score in Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew?
Yes — both Charlotte FC and Columbus Crew scored, finishing 3–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 55% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Charlotte FC vs Columbus Crew right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Charlotte FC or draw 72%, it finished Charlotte FC won (41% called); Total goals — we said 2.7, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 55%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 81%, it finished Landed; Second pick — we said Over 2.5 goals 52%, it finished Landed.