The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Columbus Crew 2 at 1.60 — an implied 58% chance. The draw defied it.

• Carolina Core FC: opened 3.85, closed 4.50 (21%)
• Columbus Crew 2: opened 1.75, closed 1.60 (58%)
• Draw: opened 4.20, closed 4.50 (21%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.59 / Under 2.32); the 8-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Columbus Crew 2 0 - 1 Carolina Core FC.

Carolina Core FC — recent form

• 2026-09-12Crown Legacy FC 4-4 Carolina Core FC
• 2026-09-04Carolina Core FC 5-3 New England Revolution II
• 2026-08-29Chattanooga FC 5-2 Carolina Core FC
• 2026-08-22Carolina Core FC 1-3 FC Cincinnati 2
• 2026-08-09Carolina Core FC 2-0 Huntsville City FC

Columbus Crew 2 — recent form

• 2026-09-13Columbus Crew 2 1-1 New England Revolution II
• 2026-09-08Toronto FC II 3-2 Columbus Crew 2
• 2026-09-04Philadelphia Union II 1-0 Columbus Crew 2
• 2026-08-30Columbus Crew 2 4-0 Chicago Fire FC II
• 2026-08-23Huntsville City FC 0-0 Columbus Crew 2