Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II Prediction
USA · Group Stage
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Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II: result, form and history
Chicago Fire II beat Carolina Core 5-1 in the MLS Next Pro on 26 Jul 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Meetings between them tend to be tight, with just 2.0 goals a game across 4 matches.
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Carolina Core
Chicago Fire IIAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Carolina Core- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.3 vs 0.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Chicago Fire II- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Head to Head
Last 4 meetings, all competitions
Carolina Core1Wins · 25%1Wins · 25%Previous meetings
17/05/2026Carolina CoreChicago Fire II22/03/2026Chicago Fire IICarolina Core15/06/2025Carolina CoreChicago Fire II23/04/2024Chicago Fire IICarolina CoreRecent Form
Carolina CoreCarolina Core
Inter Miami IICarolina Core
Chattanooga
Connecticut FCCarolina CoreCarolina Core
Huntsville CityInter Miami IICarolina Core
New York City IICarolina CoreCarolina Core
Crown Legacy
Orlando City IICarolina CoreCarolina Core
New York RB IIChattanoogaCarolina CoreChicago Fire IICrown LegacyChicago Fire IIChicago Fire IINew York RB IIHuntsville CityChicago Fire IIChattanoogaChicago Fire II
New England IIChicago Fire IIChicago Fire IIInter Miami II
Atlanta United IIChicago Fire IIChicago Fire IIHuntsville CityCarolina CoreChicago Fire IIChicago Fire IICrown LegacyLeague Table
Central Division
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Legacy | 28 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 67:39 | +28 | 58 | WDWLW |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 28 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 56:39 | +17 | 56 | WWWWL |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 62:46 | +16 | 48 | WLWDW |
| 4 | Huntsville City | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 49:47 | +2 | 44 | WWLWW |
| 5 | Orlando City II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 55:56 | -1 | 44 | LWWWL |
| 6 | Chicago Fire II | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 50:48 | +2 | 39 | LLLLW |
| 7 | Carolina Core | 28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 40:53 | -13 | 31 | DDDLL |
| 8 | Inter Miami II | 28 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 30:74 | -44 | 15 | LLLWD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Legacy | 28 | 67:39 | 58 |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 28 | 56:39 | 56 |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 62:46 | 48 |
| 4 | Huntsville City | 28 | 49:47 | 44 |
| 5 | Orlando City II | 28 | 55:56 | 44 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire II | 28 | 50:48 | 39 |
| 7 | Carolina Core | 28 | 40:53 | 31 |
| 8 | Inter Miami II | 28 | 30:74 | 15 |
Eastern Conference — Group 1
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Legacy | 28 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 67:39 | +28 | 58 | WDWLW |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 28 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 56:39 | +17 | 56 | WWWWL |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 62:46 | +16 | 48 | WLWDW |
| 4 |  Columbus Crew II | 28 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 49:43 | +6 | 48 | DDLWL |
| 5 | New England II | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 47:42 | +5 | 48 | WDDLL |
| 6 | New York City II | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 50:44 | +6 | 47 | DWWLL |
| 7 | Connecticut FC | 28 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 59:52 | +7 | 46 | WLLLW |
| 8 | New York RB II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 58:48 | +10 | 46 | LDLWW |
| 9 | Huntsville City | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 49:47 | +2 | 44 | WWLWW |
| 10 | Orlando City II | 28 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 55:56 | -1 | 44 | LWWWL |
| 11 |  Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 37:40 | -3 | 43 | DWWWL |
| 12 |  Toronto II | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 48:56 | -8 | 39 | LLWWL |
| 13 | Chicago Fire II | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 50:48 | +2 | 39 | LLLLW |
| 14 | Carolina Core | 28 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 40:53 | -13 | 31 | DDDLL |
| 15 |  FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 32:62 | -30 | 20 | LDLLW |
| 16 | Inter Miami II | 28 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 30:74 | -44 | 15 | LLLWD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crown Legacy | 28 | 67:39 | 58 |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 28 | 56:39 | 56 |
| 3 | Atlanta United II | 28 | 62:46 | 48 |
| 4 | Columbus Crew II | 28 | 49:43 | 48 |
| 5 | New England II | 28 | 47:42 | 48 |
| 6 | New York City II | 28 | 50:44 | 47 |
| 7 | Connecticut FC | 28 | 59:52 | 46 |
| 8 | New York RB II | 28 | 58:48 | 46 |
| 9 | Huntsville City | 28 | 49:47 | 44 |
| 10 | Orlando City II | 28 | 55:56 | 44 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Union II | 28 | 37:40 | 43 |
| 12 | Toronto II | 28 | 48:56 | 39 |
| 13 | Chicago Fire II | 28 | 50:48 | 39 |
| 14 | Carolina Core | 28 | 40:53 | 31 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati II | 28 | 32:62 | 20 |
| 16 | Inter Miami II | 28 | 30:74 | 15 |
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About the Carolina Core vs Chicago Fire II forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Carolina Core and Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro table
Chicago Fire II and Carolina Core are close in the MLS Next Pro table, 6th and 7th, with 8 points between them. League goal record so far: Carolina Core 40-53, Chicago Fire II 50-48. The full standings are on the MLS Next Pro Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Some of the data for this fixture is limited, so the model gives it a lower confidence rating.
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