Our North Carolina FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC Prediction: 2-2
North Carolina FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC in the USA USL Championship is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 12, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This North Carolina FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
North Carolina FC's Last Match – Lexington SC vs North Carolina FC
After suffering a 1-2 USA USL Championship loss to Lexington SC, North Carolina FC must win to get back on track. In that match, North Carolina FC controlled 47% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lexington SC | 53% | 0 (5) | 1.16 | 48 |
 North Carolina FC | 47% | 0 (2) | 0.51 | 47 |
El Paso Locomotive FC's Last Match – El Paso Locomotive FC vs Loudoun United FC
El Paso Locomotive FC will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 USA USL Championship setback against Loudoun United FC on September 7. In that match, El Paso Locomotive FC saw 62% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 El Paso Locomotive FC | 62% | 0 (6) | 2.26 | 79 |
 Loudoun United FC | 38% | 0 (5) | 0.94 | 37 |
North Carolina FC vs El Paso Locomotive FC Stats
Key Stats
| North Carolina FC | El Paso Locomotive FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 1.33 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
North Carolina FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while El Paso Locomotive FC average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
North Carolina FC 16-19
El Paso Locomotive FC 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
North Carolina FC to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.4
El Paso Locomotive FC to win: @2.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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