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Columbus Crew 2 vs Carolina Core

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MLS Next Pro Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH
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Columbus Crew 2

Sun, Sep 20, 2026
VS
06:00 PM
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Carolina Core

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AI Match Summary

Columbus Crew 2 host Carolina Core in the MLS Next Pro. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Carolina Core have shipped 2.17 goals a game lately, while Columbus Crew 2 have conceded 1.79 and scored 2. Head-to-head, Columbus Crew 2 have won 1 to Carolina Core's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Jun 28, 2025, ending 1:0. xG projections (2.19 - 1.75) back Columbus Crew 2 to edge this. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

21%
Columbus Crew 2
15%
Draws
64%
Carolina Core
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Carolina Core

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Columbus Crew 2 come out ahead of Carolina Core on wins alone.
  • Win probability leans Columbus Crew 2's way, sitting at 42%.
  • Regular MLS Next Pro form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 79%
Columbus Crew 2 Clean Sheet 12%
Carolina Core Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Columbus Crew 2 Carolina Core
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 16 10
Draws 0 0
Losses 13 19
Goals Scored 2 1.66
Goals Conceded 1.79 2.17
Expected Goals (xG) 2.19 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 28, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Columbus Crew 2 vs Carolina Core
1:0
Sep 22, 2024 MLS Next Pro
Columbus Crew 2 vs Carolina Core
0:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Columbus Crew 2 40 / 100
Carolina Core 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Columbus Crew 2 Carolina Core

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Columbus Crew 2 scored in 90% of their last 29 outings.

Defensive concern: Carolina Core conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.

Games between these two average 1.50 goals.

Recent resilience: Columbus Crew 2 stayed unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Columbus Crew 2 VS Carolina Core
1.88 Goals Scored 2.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 2.5
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Columbus Crew 2

(Home)
13 Sept
Columbus Crew 2
1 : 2
New England Revolution II
08 Sept
Toronto FC II
4 : 2
Columbus Crew 2
04 Sept
Philadelphia Union II
1 : 0
Columbus Crew 2
30 Aug
Columbus Crew 2
4 : 0
Chicago Fire II
23 Aug
Huntsville City
1 : 0
Columbus Crew 2
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Carolina Core

(Away)
12 Sept
Crown Legacy
2 : 3
Carolina Core
04 Sept
Carolina Core
3 : 2
New England Revolution II
29 Aug
Chattanooga
5 : 2
Carolina Core
22 Aug
Carolina Core
1 : 3
FC Cincinnati 2
08 Aug
Carolina Core
2 : 0
Huntsville City
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 New York Red Bulls II 27 15 0 12 57:46 46
2 Columbus Crew 2 27 16 0 11 48:42 46
3 New York City II 27 15 0 12 49:43 45
4 New England Revolution II 27 15 0 12 44:41 45
5 CT United FC 27 15 0 12 52:50 43
6 Philadelphia Union II 27 14 0 13 36:39 42
7 Toronto FC II 27 13 0 14 47:53 39
8 FC Cincinnati 2 27 7 0 20 31:60 20
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 27 19 0 8 65:38 55
2 Chattanooga 27 18 0 9 55:39 53
3 Atlanta United 2 27 14 0 13 58:44 45
4 Orlando City B 27 15 0 12 53:52 44
5 Huntsville City 27 13 0 14 47:46 41
6 Chicago Fire II 27 13 0 14 50:47 39
7 Carolina Core 27 10 0 17 39:52 30
8 Inter Miami II 27 4 0 23 28:67 15
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Portland Timbers 2 27 19 0 8 36:28 56
2 Ventura County 27 18 0 9 57:34 53
3 Los Angeles FC 2 27 14 0 13 48:45 45
4 Tacoma Defiance 27 13 0 14 39:43 39
5 San Jose Earthquakes II 27 13 0 14 49:36 39
6 Real Monarchs 26 11 0 15 36:54 29
7 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 27 10 0 17 39:60 27
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austin FC II 27 20 0 7 52:21 62
2 Houston Dynamo 2 27 18 0 9 51:30 52
3 St. Louis City 2 27 14 0 13 42:38 44
4 Minnesota United 2 26 13 0 13 40:37 40
5 North Texas 27 14 0 13 41:39 40
6 Sporting Kansas City II 27 6 0 21 33:73 20
7 Colorado Rapids 2 27 5 0 22 26:51 18
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 27 19 0 8 65:38 55
2 Chattanooga 27 18 0 9 55:39 53
3 New York Red Bulls II 27 15 0 12 57:46 46
4 Columbus Crew 2 27 16 0 11 48:42 46
5 Atlanta United 2 27 14 0 13 58:44 45
6 New York City II 27 15 0 12 49:43 45
7 New England Revolution II 27 15 0 12 44:41 45
8 Orlando City B 27 15 0 12 53:52 44
9 CT United FC 27 15 0 12 52:50 43
10 Philadelphia Union II 27 14 0 13 36:39 42
11 Huntsville City 27 13 0 14 47:46 41
12 Toronto FC II 27 13 0 14 47:53 39
13 Chicago Fire II 27 13 0 14 50:47 39
14 Carolina Core 27 10 0 17 39:52 30
15 FC Cincinnati 2 27 7 0 20 31:60 20
16 Inter Miami II 27 4 0 23 28:67 15
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austin FC II 27 20 0 7 52:21 62
2 Portland Timbers 2 27 19 0 8 36:28 56
3 Ventura County 27 18 0 9 57:34 53
4 Houston Dynamo 2 27 18 0 9 51:30 52
5 Los Angeles FC 2 27 14 0 13 48:45 45
6 St. Louis City 2 27 14 0 13 42:38 44
7 Minnesota United 2 26 13 0 13 40:37 40
8 North Texas 27 14 0 13 41:39 40
9 Tacoma Defiance 27 13 0 14 39:43 39
10 San Jose Earthquakes II 27 13 0 14 49:36 39
11 Real Monarchs 26 11 0 15 36:54 29
12 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 27 10 0 17 39:60 27
13 Sporting Kansas City II 27 6 0 21 33:73 20
14 Colorado Rapids 2 27 5 0 22 26:51 18
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