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Carolina Core

MLS Next ProSeason 202626. placeData current as of 17 July 2026
Form (recent matches)
LDWLD

Carolina Core 2026: season in numbers

Carolina Core in MLS Next Pro

Carolina Core plays in MLS Next Pro (United States) in the 2026 season. League position: 26. Next known match: Inter Miami II.

Form and record

Carolina Core: 3-7-9, 0.84 pts/match. Last five: LDWLD (1.00 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Carolina Core scores 1.16 and concedes 1.68 goals per match. Clean sheets: 21%. Failed to score: 21%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 68%. Over 2.5: 58%. Over 3.5: 37%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.84.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 53% of matches. This team scored in both halves in 16% of matches. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Carolina Core scores 0.42 goals in the first half and 0.74 in the second half. Highest scoring minute bucket: 46-60 (7 goals).

xG and playing style

Carolina Core produces 1.43 xG and allows 1.72 xGA per match. Shots: 12.1 total, 4.3 on target. Possession: 47%.

Key statistical indicators

Carolina Core has net xG -0.29 per match. Last-five PPG minus season PPG is 0.16 pts/match. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.84Points per match16 pts
1.16Goals for / match
1.68Goals against / match
58%Over 2.5 goals
68%Both teams scored
21%Clean sheets
21%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
16% W37% R47% P
-10
Goal difference
0.84
PPG (season)
1.00
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal79%
2 goals37%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal79%
2 goals53%
3 goals32%
4 goals5%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time84%League average: 75%
Min. 2 goals before half-time37%League average: 41%
Min. 3 goals before half-time11%League average: 18%
Goal after half-time79%League average: 84%
Min. 2 goals after half-time53%League average: 60%
Min. 3 goals after half-time11%League average: 27%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time21%
BTTS in both halves5%
Scored in both halves16%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS53%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

21% W32% R47% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

32% W42% R26% P
18
Half-time points
0.95
PPG (1st half)
-9
Goal difference
26
Second-half points
1.37
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.42
Conceded before half-time0.89
Scored after half-time0.74
Conceded after half-time0.79
Clean sheet before half-time32%
Clean sheet after half-time53%
No goal before half-time63%
No goal after half-time42%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.001.20
Goals for / match0.40.6
Goals against / match0.60.8
Average goals in match1.01.4
Min. 1 goal80%60%
Min. 2 goals20%40%
Min. 3 goals0%20%
Clean sheets40%60%
Matches without scoring60%60%
Goal difference-1-1
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 40% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 60% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Carolina Core
ScoredConceded
1
4
0-15
1
6
16-30
6
7
31-45
7
4
46-60
3
5
61-75
4
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
35%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.27
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.29
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.23
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.27
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.04
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
72%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
104%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+0.16
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 16%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
76%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Recent matches

Round 13
Chattanooga FC
1 : 0
Carolina Core
Round 12
Carolina Core
2 : 1
Chicago Fire II
Round 11
Huntsville City
3 : 0
Carolina Core
Round 10
Carolina Core
1 : 2
Atlanta United II
Round 9
Carolina Core
2 : 2
Crown Legacy
Round 8
Orlando City II
2 : 2
Carolina Core
Round 7
Philadelphia Union II
4 : 1
Carolina Core

Upcoming matches

Round 22
Carolina Core
Inter Miami II
Carolina Core
Chicago Fire II
Round 23
Atlanta United II
Carolina Core
Round 24
Carolina Core
Huntsville City
Round 26
Carolina Core
FC Cincinnati II
Round 27
Chattanooga FC
Carolina Core
Round 28
Carolina Core
New England II
Round 29
Crown Legacy
Carolina Core
Round 30
Columbus Crew II
Carolina Core

FAQ

What form is Carolina Core in?

Carolina Core's recent form reads LDWLD (most recent first). The side averages 0.84 points per game this season.

What position is Carolina Core in the table?

Carolina Core occupy position 26 in the MLS Next Pro table with 16 points.

How many goals does Carolina Core score per game?

Carolina Core score 1.16 goals per game on average and concede 1.68. Those two numbers best describe the team's attack and defence this season.

How often do Carolina Core's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Carolina Core's matches both teams score in 68% and Over 2.5 lands in 58%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 21% of games.

Who do Carolina Core play next?

Carolina Core's next match is Carolina Core - Inter Miami II (22 July 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Carolina Core's stats and betting tips?

Carolina Core's form, home/away record, goals, BTTS and Over/Under all live on this page and update with every round. Tips for upcoming matches are published in the NoFluffPicks app.