Charlotte FC at Columbus Crew 6/3/23 MLS Picks & Predictions

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 06/02/2023 at 1:34 PM ET

The Columbus Crew hosts Charlotte FC on Saturday in a MLS Eastern Conference fixture. Charlotte is seventh in the conference table at 6-3-7 on 21 points with a goal difference of -6. Columbus Crew took all three points at home on Wednesday, defeating the Colorado Rapids 3-2. Lucas Zelarayan scored one goal and added two assists to help Columbus rally from an early deficit to win at home.

Columbus has been defeated just once in his last 15 matches played at home across all competitions with nine victories and four draws, which dates back to August of last year. Columbus has 21 goals at home this season which leads the MLS. Lucas Zelarayan is the leading goal scorer for Columbus with seven, while Alexandru Matan and Cucho Hernandez are the leaders in assists with six each. 

Charlotte is seventh in the conference table at 6-3-7 on 21 points with a goal difference of -6. Charlotte was defeated on the road by Philadelphia 1-0 last Saturday and did not play midweek as did most of the other clubs in the league. Charlotte has been held to one goal or less in each of its last four matches across all competitions and has taken just three points out of a possible 12.

Charlotte has been defeated in two of its most recent three matches in MLS action including its most recent 1-0 loss to Philadelphia but has not lost consecutive matches during the regular season since dropping three straight to open this current campaign. Enzo Copetti and Karol Swiderski are the leading goal scorers for Charlotte with four each, while Jaylin Lindsey and Kamil Jozwiak are the leaders in assists with four each. 

Columbus is winless in its three all-time matches versus Charlotte including losing on the road 1-0 this past April after two draws last season. However, Charlotte has two losses in its last three MLS fixtures and Columbus has lost just one of its last 15 matches played at home with nine victories and five draws. Columbus leads the MLS in goals scored at home with 21. Final Score Prediction, Columbus Crew wins 3-1.

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