Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core prediction & analysis
87%
Footrivo pick
Columbus Crew II or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.15 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Columbus Crew II to win @ 1.70 – our chance 65% vs 59% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultColumbus Crew II to win ✗65% · @1.70
Double chanceColumbus Crew II or draw ✓87% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗71% · fair 1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.71
Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core preview and prediction
The match
The MLS Next Pro sees Columbus Crew II take on Carolina Core on Sunday 20 September, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Historic Crew Stadium. Columbus Crew II are 4th with 48 points from 28 games (in the top four), while Carolina Core sit 14th on 31 points (in the top half). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Columbus Crew II's last 5: DLLWL Most recently they drew with New England II 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Carolina Core's last 5: DDLLW Most recently they drew with Crown Legacy 2–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 2.5 for Columbus Crew II and 1.1 for Carolina Core. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 67%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Columbus Crew II or draw (87%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.40.
Value angle: Columbus Crew II to win at 1.70 – 65% on our numbers against 59% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Columbus Crew II or draw – a 87% chance at odds of 1.22, above our fair price of 1.15, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Columbus Crew II 2–1 Carolina Core. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Columbus Crew II65%fair 1.55 · @1.70
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.70
Carolina Core13%fair 7.54 · @3.80
3.65Expected goals
2.50Columbus Crew II xG
1.15Carolina Core xG
67%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
1–17%
3–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 2.5 – 1.1 Carolina Core expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew II to win✗
65%
1.55
1.70 ▲
Double chance
Columbus Crew II or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.22 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
67%
1.49
1.40
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
71%
1.42
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
50%
1.98
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew II ahead at half-time✗
50%
1.99
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew II / FT Columbus Crew II✗
45%
2.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.71
–
Form
Columbus Crew II – last 6
DLLWLW
13 Sep
vs New England II
1–1
D
8 Sep
@ Toronto II
2–4
L
5 Sep
@ Philadelphia Union II
0–1
L
30 Aug
vs Chicago Fire II
4–0
W
24 Aug
@ Huntsville City
0–1
L
15 Aug
vs New York City II
4–2
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Carolina Core – last 6
DDLLWD
13 Sep
@ Crown Legacy
2–2
D
5 Sep
vs New England II
2–2
D
30 Aug
@ Chattanooga
2–5
L
23 Aug
vs FC Cincinnati II
1–3
L
9 Aug
vs Huntsville City
2–0
W
31 Jul
@ Atlanta United II
3–3
D
2.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Columbus Crew II and Carolina Core.
What is the prediction for Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
Our pick is Columbus Crew II or draw with a 87% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Carolina Core 13%.
How many goals will there be in Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
Our predicted score is Columbus Crew II 2–1 Carolina Core, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Historic Crew Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Chicago Fire II0
Chattanooga1
Crown Legacy2
Inter Miami II2
Huntsville City2
Orlando City II2
Atlanta United II4
Minnesota United II3
Los Angeles FC II2