Columbus Crew 2 and Carolina Core FC finished level at 1-1 in MLS Next Pro, with the hosts going through 5-4 in the shootout. Columbus had to come from behind to get there, and they did it while playing the closing half-hour a man light.
7.9Ricardo MontenegroCarolina Core FC · Midfielder1 goal · 1 shot · 0.17 xGColumbus Crew 2 1:1 Carolina Core FC — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 16R. Aoki(Foul)
- 25(S. Hammond)
Second half1 - 0
- 63(Denial of a goal-scoring opportunity)
- 70J. Salmerón
- 82J. StewartS. Hammond
- 82A. Czech
- 85J. Danjaji
- 89D. Colon
Penalty shoot-out5 - 4
- 0 - 0R. Baer
- 1 - 0B. Adu-Gyamfi
- 1 - 1D. Díaz
- 2 - 1J. Danjaji
- 2 - 2C. Lundeen
Live Prediction
Columbus Crew 2 to winWon2.77
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT6–5C
+13.3Strong edge
C
Columbus Crew 2 to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Columbus Crew 2 vs Carolina Core FC?
Columbus Crew 2 6-5 Carolina Core FC (MLS Next Pro).
Who scored?
Ricardo Montenegro (25', assist Seth Hammond) for Carolina Core FC; Johann Chirinos (53', assist Chase Adams) for Columbus Crew 2.
Was Columbus Crew 2's win deserved?
Yes — Columbus Crew 2 were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Columbus Crew 2 vs Carolina Core FC?
Yes — sent off: Zach Lloyd (Columbus Crew 2, 63').
Where people bet the most today
$2M
Betting volume17.9K
bets- FC Bayern München — ArsenalFC Bayern München to win · 755 bets→$711.3K3,118 bets
- Como — Manchester UnitedComo to win · 451 bets→$372.3K2,210 bets
- Inter — Shakhtar DonetskInter to win · 273 bets→$161.2K1,093 bets
- Levante UD — Athletic ClubAthletic Club to win · 549 bets→$159.4K2,736 bets
- Real Madrid — RB LeipzigReal Madrid to win · 731 bets→$129.4K1,773 bets
- FC Cincinnati — DC UnitedFC Cincinnati to win · 397 bets→$121.9K1,507 bets
- Club Brugge — LensClub Brugge to win · 351 bets→$112.5K873 bets
- Aston Villa — Viking FKAston Villa to win · 258 bets→$85.8K1,193 bets
- Lille — GalatasarayLille to win · 177 bets→$81.1K814 bets
- Sporting — LASKSporting to win · 238 bets→$55.7K1,238 bets
Head to Head meetings
Columbus Crew 2 – Carolina Core FC
Columbus Crew 2
Carolina Core FC
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 1  |
Scored goals | 2 | 3 |
Average per game | 0.67 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 0-2 |
Columbus Crew 2
Carolina Core FC
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.80 | 3.90 | 3.30 |
There is no enough info about formation in this moment. Checklive again later
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Columbus Crew 2
Columbus Crew 2: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats across the latest 5 available matches. Carolina Core FC scored 9 and conceded 12 across the latest 5 available matches. The main regulation-time score scenario is 3-1.
Home win — Columbus Crew 21.80
High confidence75%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.4
41.2
CheckSkill
55
51.6
CheckMental
68.8
36
CheckLive total64.4 vs 44.8+19.6Columbus Crew 2: 58.6 + 5.8 for home advantage = 64.4
More match signals
Columbus Crew 2 (−1)81%
Columbus Crew 2 (DNB)80%
Under 2.579%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main forecast?
The CheckLive calculation favours Columbus Crew 2. The main regulation-time score scenario is 3-1.
What does the head-to-head sample show?
In the supplied 2 head-to-head meetings, Columbus Crew 2 have 1 win, 0 draws and 1 defeat.
How should the forecast be interpreted?
CheckLive signal strength is 75/100, not a calibrated chance of winning. Recent results cover the available sample; separate card scenarios can differ from the main score forecast.
Head to Head meetings
/
/
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories | 0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.80 | 3.90 | 3.30 |