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Carolina Core desperately need points on Sunday, Sep 20 at 8:00 PM in the MLS Next Pro. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.
Columbus Crew II come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Carolina Core travel in mixed form (2W 0D 3L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Columbus Crew II won their last outing, while Carolina Core suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
Head-to-head records offer little separation — Columbus Crew II and Carolina Core have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Columbus Crew II won 1–0.
Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Columbus Crew II clear favorites, but Carolina Core have shown they can grind out results. Expect Columbus Crew II to take the points, potentially without being at their best.