Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCarolina Core to win ✗63% · @1.55
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.53
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · fair 1.49
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.37
Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II preview and prediction
The match
Carolina Core host FC Cincinnati II in the MLS Next Pro on Sunday 23 August, 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 FC Cincinnati II sit 15th on 20 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Carolina Core's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Huntsville City 2–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
FC Cincinnati II's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to New York City II 0–5 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 4 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 3.7 conceded.
Carolina Core arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.3 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.3 for Carolina Core and 1.2 for FC Cincinnati II. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Carolina Core 63%, draw 18%, FC Cincinnati II 18%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Carolina Core 2–1 FC Cincinnati II. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Carolina Core63%fair 1.58 · @1.55
Draw18%fair 5.50 · @3.80
FC Cincinnati II18%fair 5.41 · @4.60
3.46Expected goals
2.30Carolina Core xG
1.16FC Cincinnati II xG
64%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–18%
2–08%
3–17%
1–07%
3–06%
From our goals model: Carolina Core 2.3 – 1.2 FC Cincinnati II expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Carolina Core to win✗
63%
1.58
1.55
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
–
Half-time result
Carolina Core ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Carolina Core / FT Carolina Core✗
41%
2.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.37
–
Form
Carolina Core – last 6
WDLWDL
9 Aug
vs Huntsville City
2–0
W
31 Jul
@ Atlanta United II
3–3
D
26 Jul
vs Chicago Fire II
1–5
L
22 Jul
vs Inter Miami II
4–0
W
12 Jul
vs Chattanooga
1–1
D
5 Jul
@ Connecticut FC
1–3
L
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
FC Cincinnati II – last 6
LLLLDL
19 Aug
@ New York City II
0–5
L
16 Aug
vs Connecticut FC
2–3
L
8 Aug
@ Philadelphia Union II
1–2
L
2 Aug
@ Chicago Fire II
2–7
L
27 Jul
vs New England II
2–2
D
18 Jul
@ Toronto II
1–3
L
1.3Scored / game
3.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Carolina Core and FC Cincinnati II.
What is the prediction for Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II?
On our numbers Carolina Core have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 18% and FC Cincinnati II 18%.
How many goals will there be in Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II?
Our predicted score is Carolina Core 2–1 FC Cincinnati II, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II?
Carolina Core vs FC Cincinnati II (MLS Next Pro) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 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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