The Columbus Crew visit Charlotte FC for a crucial Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium. The game will stream on ESPN+ and air on Bally Sports Great Lakes.

The teams previously drew 1-1 in Ohio on June 18, with Erik Hurtado and Andre Shinyashiki trading goals. This marks the Crew's first visit to Bank of America Stadium.

Key Match Context:

• Columbus enters on a 9-match unbeaten streak (4W, 5D), the longest active run in MLS
• Charlotte FC sits just 4 points behind Columbus in the Eastern Conference standings
• This is a key playoff positioning battle with both teams in postseason contention

Columbus Crew Form:

• Currently tied for 5th place in the East
• Coming off 0-0 draw vs New England
• Strong road form: 3W-6D-2L away from home
• Cucho Hernandez failed to score for first time since joining
• Lucas Zelarayan has contributed to 7 of last 8 goals (1G, 6A)

Charlotte FC Overview:

• 8th place, 2 points out of playoff spot
• Lost last 2 road matches, conceding 7 goals
• Exceptional at home: 7 wins in 10 matches
• Only allowed 7 goals at home all season
• Led by Swiderski and Shinyashiki (5 goals each)

Betting Lines:

• Columbus Crew: +185
• Charlotte FC: +140
• Draw: +230
• Total Goals O/U: 2.5 (O: -105, U: -120)
• First Goal: Columbus +105, Charlotte -120

The Crew aims to extend their unbeaten run while Charlotte looks to maintain their strong home form in this important Eastern Conference clash.

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