The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Charlotte FC at 2.13 — an implied 45% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Charlotte FC: opened 2.20, closed 2.13 (45%)
• Draw: closed 3.75 (26%)
• Columbus Crew: opened 3.05, closed 3.30 (29%)

The total closed at 3.5 (Over 2.58 / Under 1.50); the 4-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Charlotte FC 2 - 1 Columbus Crew.

Columbus Crew — recent form

• 2026-08-11Columbus Crew 4-3 Unam Pumas
• 2026-08-04Columbus Crew 3-1 Atlas
• 2026-08-02Inter Miami CF 2-2 Columbus Crew
• 2026-07-25Columbus Crew 2-1 FC Cincinnati

Charlotte FC — recent form

• 2026-08-12Charlotte FC 0-1 CF Pachuca
• 2026-08-05Charlotte FC 3-0 Unam Pumas
• 2026-08-02Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte FC
• 2026-07-25New York Red Bulls 0-2 Charlotte FC