Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core: match statistics
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Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Columbus Crew II plays Carolina Core in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026.
Recent form
Columbus Crew II has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Carolina Core has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Columbus Crew II scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.56. Carolina Core scores 1.44 and allows 1.93. Games in this league average 3.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Columbus Crew II's games and 70% of Carolina Core's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 63% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Columbus Crew II has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.48 per game. Columbus Crew II takes 13.1 shots per game, while Carolina Core takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Columbus Crew II leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.11 goals per game after halftime. Carolina Core leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Columbus Crew II's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Carolina Core, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.33 goals. Both teams score in 63% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Columbus Crew II | Carolina Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Carolina Core is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Columbus Crew II · 1 pts / game - Carolina Core
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Columbus Crew II is 24% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.44 goals / game - Carolina Core
Columbus Crew II is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.56 goals / game - Columbus Crew II · 1.93 goals / game - Carolina Core
Columbus Crew II scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 games), while Carolina Core keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 games).
Carolina Core scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 games), while Columbus Crew II keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Columbus Crew II
Over / Under - Carolina Core
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Columbus Crew II is 39% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Columbus Crew II · 0.96 pts / game - Carolina Core
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Columbus Crew II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Carolina Core - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 19%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Columbus Crew II
Carolina Core
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| Columbus Crew II | Liga | Carolina Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.33 | 3.33 | • 3.37 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 63% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 67% | 66% | • 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 21% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 85% | ▼ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Columbus Crew II's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Carolina Core. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Columbus Crew II and Carolina Core play?
Columbus Crew II face Carolina Core on September 20, 2026 in MLS Next Pro. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
Columbus Crew II score 1.78 goals per game on average and Carolina Core 1.44. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Columbus Crew II's matches and 70% of Carolina Core's.
What form are Columbus Crew II and Carolina Core in?
Over the last 5 games Columbus Crew II have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Carolina Core 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Columbus Crew II vs Carolina Core?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.