Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.36 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.36Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultChicago Fire II to win ✓40% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.36
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓85% · fair 1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.87
Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II preview and prediction
The match
Carolina Core host Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro on Sunday 26 July, with kick-off at 00:30 (WAT) at Truist Point. Carolina Core are 14th with 31 points from 28 games (in the top half), while Chicago Fire II sit 13th on 39 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Carolina Core's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Inter Miami II 4–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chicago Fire II's last 5: LWDDW Most recently they lost to Crown Legacy 2–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Chicago Fire II arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 16 May 2026, finished Carolina Core 2–1 Chicago Fire II.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.6 for Carolina Core and 1.7 for Chicago Fire II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Carolina Core 37%, draw 23%, Chicago Fire II 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 65% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Carolina Core 1–1 Chicago Fire II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carolina Core37%fair 2.69 · @2.50
Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.30
Chicago Fire II40%fair 2.49 · @2.30
3.34Expected goals
1.63Carolina Core xG
1.71Chicago Fire II xG
65%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Carolina Core 1.6 – 1.7 Chicago Fire II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II?
On our numbers Carolina Core have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Chicago Fire II 40%.
How many goals will there be in Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II?
Our predicted score is Carolina Core 1–1 Chicago Fire II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II?
Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 26 July 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Truist Point.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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