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Match Analysis

Carolina Core FC Cincinnati II
Carolina Core D L W D L W
FC Cincinnati II L L D L L D
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
FC Cincinnati II Carolina Core 2 - 3 August 24, 2025
FC Cincinnati II Carolina Core 0 - 1 August 16, 2024
Carolina Core FC Cincinnati II 1 - 3 June 15, 2024

Carolina Core Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Jul 31, 26 Away Atlanta United II 3 - 3 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Home Chicago Fire 1 - 5 Loss
Jul 22, 26 Home Fort Lauderdale CF 4 - 0 Win
Jul 12, 26 Home Chattanooga 1 - 1 Draw
Jul 5, 26 Away Connecticut FC 3 - 1 Loss
Jun 28, 26 Home Huntsville City 1 - 0 Win

FC Cincinnati II Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 8, 26 Away Bethlehem Steel 2 - 1 Loss
Aug 2, 26 Away Chicago Fire 7 - 2 Loss
Jul 26, 26 Home New England II 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 17, 26 Away Toronto II 3 - 1 Loss
Jul 12, 26 Home Orlando City II 1 - 2 Loss
Jul 5, 26 Home New York RB II 2 - 2 Draw

MLS Next Pro Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
25 Carolina Core 22 4 8 10 30 40 -10 20
28 FC Cincinnati II 20 4 2 14 21 43 -22 14

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.61% likelihood that both Carolina Core and FC Cincinnati II will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Carolina Core to win
This prediction indicates that Carolina Core has a 51.52% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 23.55 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 61.29% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 60.16% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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