Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Picks by market
ResultCarolina Core to win ✗63% · @1.55
Double chanceCarolina Core or draw ✗81% · @1.15
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: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Cincinnati II travel to face Carolina Core on Sunday 23 August in the MLS Next Pro, with Truist Point the venue – the ball rolls at 00:30 WAT. In the table, Carolina Core are 14th, upper half, on 31 points after 28 matches; FC Cincinnati II are 15th (upper half) with 20.
Current form
Carolina Core, last 5: WDLWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Huntsville City, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
FC Cincinnati II, last 5: LLLLD Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to New York City II, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 4 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 3.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Carolina Core, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.2 for FC Cincinnati II.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Carolina Core 2.3 xG, FC Cincinnati II 1.2 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 67% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Carolina Core 63%, draw 19%, FC Cincinnati II 19%.
Lower-risk option: Carolina Core or draw (81%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.53.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (64%, odds 1.53). Most likely score in line with that pick: Carolina Core 2–1 FC Cincinnati II. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Carolina Core63%fair 1.60 · @1.55
Draw19%fair 5.33 · @3.80
FC Cincinnati II19%fair 5.38 · @4.60
3.46Expected goals
2.29Carolina Core xG
1.17FC Cincinnati II xG
64%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Carolina Core to win✗
63%
1.60
1.55
Double chance
Carolina Core or draw✗
81%
1.23
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.55
1.53
Draw no bet
Carolina Core (draw no bet)✗
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Carolina Core -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.60
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
–
First team to score
Carolina Core to score first
64%
1.56
–
Half-time result
Carolina Core ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Carolina Core / FT Carolina Core✗
41%
2.46
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.37
–
Recent results
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 19% and FC Cincinnati II 19%.
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.
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.
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