Crown Legacy vs Carolina Core Prediction

MLS Next ProUSA USA · Group Stage
Crown Legacy
2-2
After Penalties
HT 2-0AET 0-0PEN 3-4
Carolina Core
Sportsplex at Matthews 13/09/2026
Crown LegacyCrown Legacy
2-2
After Penalties
Carolina CoreCarolina Core

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Partial
Match Importance
3.2 / 10
AI Best Pick
69%Trust
1X2
Home Win
1.50
SignalSOLIDModel67%SurpriseMediumGap+1.9%
Value Analysis
73%Trust
1X2
Home Win
1.50
SignalHIGHModel73%SurpriseMediumGap+7.4%
Crown Legacy Rest
8 days
Carolina Core Rest
7 days

Crown Legacy vs Carolina Core: result, form and history

Carolina Core beat Crown Legacy on penalties (4-3) after a 2-2 draw in the MLS Next Pro on 13 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.

Games between these two are rarely quiet: their 8 previous meetings averaged 3.0 goals, and both sides scored in 6 of them.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
71%1.50
X
16%4.35
2
13%5.00
Double Chance
1X
87%1.13
X2
29%2.38
Both Teams to Score
Yes
59%1.45
No
41%2.50
Goals
Projected Goals: 2.66 + 1.11 = 3.77
Over 1.5
90%1.07
Over 2.5
77%1.38
Over 3.5
57%1.96
Under 1.5
10%6.13
Under 2.5
23%2.77
Under 3.5
43%1.74
Corners

Corner forecasts not available for this match

Cards

Card forecasts not available for this match

Match Events

28'B. RomeroAssist: A. Subotic
32'M. SmallsAssist: H. Mbongue
46'N. Kaloukian INT. Raimbault out
46'N. Evers INC. Orbaugh out
47'T. RaimbaultAssist: T. Weber
56'A. Subotic
62'A. Subotic INT. Barnett out
62'R. Montenegro INC. Lundeen out
67'B. Romero INS. Ventura out
74'T. Raimbault
77'R. Baer
79'G. Ford INJ. Stewart out
82'T. Weber INV. Ontiveros out
84'C. Orbaugh
88'J. Stewart
90+3'M. Smalls INB. Blama out
90+4'D. Longo INC. Gonzalez out

Penalty Shootout3 - 4

1S. Ventura(Penalty)
1R. Baer(Penalty missed)
2H. Mbongue(Penalty)
2C. Lundeen(Penalty)
3T. Barnett(Penalty missed)
3A. Czech(Penalty)
4B. Blama(Penalty missed)
4B. Ford(Penalty)
5A. Mendoza(Penalty)
5C. Orbaugh(Penalty)

Team Comparison

Crown LegacyCrown Legacy
Carolina CoreCarolina Core
1541Elo Rating 1396
2.01Attack 1.59
1.71Defense 0.63
56%Hit Rate 0%

AI Insights

🏠Strong Home Advantage+145 Elo
⚽High Goal Expectancy3.77 goals
📈BTTS Trend75% in H2H

Game State Tendencies

Crown LegacyCrown Legacy
  • Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
  • Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
  • Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Carolina CoreCarolina 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

Head to Head

Last 8 meetings, all competitions

Crown LegacyCrown Legacy1Wins · 13%
Draws337%
Carolina CoreCarolina Core4Wins · 50%
3.0Avg Goals
75%Both teams scored6 of 8
63%3+ goals5 of 8

Previous meetings

MLS Next Pro14/06/2026
Carolina CoreCrown Legacy
20
MLS Next Pro26/04/2026
Carolina CoreCrown Legacy
4222
MLS Next Pro05/09/2025
Crown LegacyCarolina Core
34
MLS Next Pro10/07/2025
Crown LegacyCarolina Core
2040
MLS Next Pro27/04/2025
Carolina CoreCrown Legacy
12
MLS Next Pro15/09/2024
Carolina CoreCrown Legacy
21
MLS Next Pro14/07/2024
Carolina CoreCrown Legacy
21
MLS Next Pro17/03/2024
Crown LegacyCarolina Core
2131

Recent Form

Crown LegacyCrown Legacy
7W0D3L
04/09/2026
Crown LegacyChicago Fire II
40
W
31/08/2026
Orlando City IICrown Legacy
32
L
24/08/2026
Crown LegacyChattanooga
31
W
20/08/2026
Crown LegacyConnecticut FC
02
L
13/08/2026
Huntsville CityCrown Legacy
4252
W08/08/2026
Inter Miami IICrown Legacy
02
W
02/08/2026
Huntsville CityCrown Legacy
13
W
25/07/2026
New York RB IICrown Legacy
03
W
18/07/2026
Crown LegacyChicago Fire II
32
W
12/07/2026
Crown LegacyNew York City II
03
L
Carolina CoreCarolina Core
5W0D5L
05/09/2026
Carolina CoreNew England II
4222
W
30/08/2026
ChattanoogaCarolina Core
52
L23/08/2026
Carolina CoreFC Cincinnati II
13
L09/08/2026
Carolina CoreHuntsville City
20
W
31/07/2026
Atlanta United IICarolina Core
93103
W
26/07/2026
Carolina CoreChicago Fire II
15
L
23/07/2026
Carolina CoreInter Miami II
40
W
12/07/2026
Carolina CoreChattanooga
2141
L
06/07/2026
Connecticut FCCarolina Core
31
L
29/06/2026
Carolina CoreHuntsville City
10
W

League Table

MLS Next Pro 2026

Central Division

#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Crown LegacyCrown Legacy28200867:39+2858WDWLW
2ChattanoogaChattanooga28190956:39+1756WWWWL
3Atlanta United IIAtlanta United II281501362:46+1648WLWDW
4Huntsville CityHuntsville City281401449:47+244WWLWW
5Orlando City IIOrlando City II281501355:56-144LWWWL
6Chicago Fire IIChicago Fire II281301550:48+239LLLLW
7Carolina CoreCarolina Core281001840:53-1331DDDLL
8Inter Miami IIInter Miami II28402430:74-4415LLLWD
#TeamMPGPts
1Crown LegacyCrown Legacy2867:3958
2ChattanoogaChattanooga2856:3956
3Atlanta United IIAtlanta United II2862:4648
4Huntsville CityHuntsville City2849:4744
5Orlando City IIOrlando City II2855:5644
6Chicago Fire IIChicago Fire II2850:4839
7Carolina CoreCarolina Core2840:5331
8Inter Miami IIInter Miami II2830:7415

Eastern Conference — Group 1

#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Crown LegacyCrown Legacy28200867:39+2858WDWLW
2ChattanoogaChattanooga28190956:39+1756WWWWL
3Atlanta United IIAtlanta United II281501362:46+1648WLWDW
4Columbus Crew IIColumbus Crew II281701149:43+648DDLWL
5New England IINew England II281601247:42+548WDDLL
6New York City IINew York City II281601250:44+647DWWLL
7Connecticut FCConnecticut FC281601259:52+746WLLLW
8New York RB IINew York RB II281501358:48+1046LDLWW
9Huntsville CityHuntsville City281401449:47+244WWLWW
10Orlando City IIOrlando City II281501355:56-144LWWWL
11Philadelphia Union IIPhiladelphia Union II281401437:40-343DWWWL
12Toronto IIToronto II281301548:56-839LLWWL
13Chicago Fire IIChicago Fire II281301550:48+239LLLLW
14Carolina CoreCarolina Core281001840:53-1331DDDLL
15FC Cincinnati IIFC Cincinnati II28702132:62-3020LDLLW
16Inter Miami IIInter Miami II28402430:74-4415LLLWD
#TeamMPGPts
1Crown LegacyCrown Legacy2867:3958
2ChattanoogaChattanooga2856:3956
3Atlanta United IIAtlanta United II2862:4648
4Columbus Crew IIColumbus Crew II2849:4348
5New England IINew England II2847:4248
6New York City IINew York City II2850:4447
7Connecticut FCConnecticut FC2859:5246
8New York RB IINew York RB II2858:4846
9Huntsville CityHuntsville City2849:4744
10Orlando City IIOrlando City II2855:5644
11Philadelphia Union IIPhiladelphia Union II2837:4043
12Toronto IIToronto II2848:5639
13Chicago Fire IIChicago Fire II2850:4839
14Carolina CoreCarolina Core2840:5331
15FC Cincinnati IIFC Cincinnati II2832:6220
16Inter Miami IIInter Miami II2830:7415
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About the Crown Legacy vs Carolina Core 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.

Crown Legacy and Carolina Core in the MLS Next Pro table

In the MLS Next Pro table, Crown Legacy are 1st and Carolina Core 7th, 27 points apart. League goal record so far: Crown Legacy 67-39, Carolina Core 40-53. The full standings are on the MLS Next Pro Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

Crown Legacy have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. Some of the data for this fixture is limited, so the model gives it a lower confidence rating.

All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.