The Columbus Crew face Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. ET. The match will stream on ESPN+ and air on Bally Sports Great Lakes.

These teams previously drew 1-1 in their June meeting, with Erik Hurtado scoring for Columbus and Andre Shinyashiki equalizing for Charlotte.

Recent Form:

• Columbus is on a 9-game unbeaten streak, the longest active run in MLS
• The Crew drew 0-0 with New England last weekend despite outshooting them 17-5
• Charlotte has lost 4 of their last 6 matches but maintains strong home form with 7 wins in 10 home games

Key Stats:

• Columbus: 3 wins, 6 draws in 11 road games this season
• Charlotte: Only 7 goals conceded at home, second-best in MLS
• Lucas Zelarayan: Involved in 7 of Columbus' last 8 goals (1 goal, 6 assists)

Team Leaders:

• Columbus: Cucho Hernandez (new DP striker)
• Charlotte: Swiderski & Shinyashiki (5 goals each)

Betting Odds:

• Columbus: +185
• Charlotte: +140
• Draw: +230
• Total Goals O/U: 2.5 (Over -105, Under -120)

The Crew aim to extend their unbeaten run against an expansion Charlotte side that's proven tough to beat at home. Columbus needs an early goal to overcome their recent scoring drought.

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