Forward Madison 46%Draw 21%Charlotte Independence 33%Expected goals 1.84 – 1.54
67%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultForward Madison to win ✗46% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓67% · @1.40
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗66% · fair 1.52
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.28
Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
01:00 WAT, Sunday 23 August: Forward Madison v Charlotte Independence in the USL League One, played at Breese Stevens Field. In the table, Forward Madison are 4th, among the top four, on 56 points after 32 matches; Charlotte Independence are 1st (leading the league) with 66.
Current form
Forward Madison, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Portland Hearts of Pine, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Charlotte Independence, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Sarasota Paradise, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (24 May 2026) it ended Charlotte Independence 3–1 Forward Madison.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Forward Madison 1.8 xG, Charlotte Independence 1.5 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 66% for three or more goals, 67% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Forward Madison 46%, draw 21%, Charlotte Independence 33%.
GG/NG: GG (67%) at 1.40.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (67%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Forward Madison 1–1 Charlotte Independence. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Forward Madison46%fair 2.19 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.40
Charlotte Independence33%fair 2.99 · @2.90
3.38Expected goals
1.84Forward Madison xG
1.54Charlotte Independence xG
67%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–19%
1–27%
2–27%
1–06%
2–06%
From our goals model: Forward Madison 1.8 – 1.5 Charlotte Independence expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence?
On our numbers Forward Madison have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Charlotte Independence 33%.
How many goals will there be in Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence?
Our predicted score is Forward Madison 1–1 Charlotte Independence, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence?
Forward Madison vs Charlotte Independence (USL League One) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Breese Stevens Field.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
