Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Columbus Crew II to win @ 1.70 – our chance 63% vs 59% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultColumbus Crew II to win ✗63% · @1.70
Double chanceColumbus Crew II or draw ✓86% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗71% · fair 1.42
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.69
Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Carolina Core travel to face Columbus Crew II on Sunday 20 September in the MLS Next Pro, with Historic Crew Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 19:00 WAT. In the table, Columbus Crew II are 4th, among the top four, on 48 points after 28 matches; Carolina Core are 14th (upper half) with 31. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Columbus Crew II, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with New England II, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Carolina Core, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Crown Legacy, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Columbus Crew II 2.5 xG, Carolina Core 1.2 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Columbus Crew II 63%, draw 22%, Carolina Core 14%.
Lower-risk option: Columbus Crew II or draw (86%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.40.
Price worth noting: Columbus Crew II to win @1.70 – the bookmaker implies 59%, our ratings say 63%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Columbus Crew II or draw (86%, odds 1.22 – longer than our fair 1.17, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Columbus Crew II 2–1 Carolina Core. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Columbus Crew II63%fair 1.58 · @1.70
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.70
Carolina Core14%fair 6.94 · @3.80
3.65Expected goals
2.47Columbus Crew II xG
1.18Carolina Core xG
68%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
2–08%
3–18%
1–18%
3–06%
1–06%
From our goals model: Columbus Crew II 2.5 – 1.2 Carolina Core expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Columbus Crew II to win✗
63%
1.58
1.70 ▲
Double chance
Columbus Crew II or draw✓
86%
1.17
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Draw no bet
Columbus Crew II (draw no bet)
81%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
Columbus Crew II -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.53
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
–
First team to score
Columbus Crew II to score first✗
66%
1.52
–
Half-time result
Columbus Crew II ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.03
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Columbus Crew II / FT Columbus Crew II✗
43%
2.31
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.69
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Recent results
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 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
On our numbers Columbus Crew II have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Carolina Core 14%.
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 68% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. 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