Our North Carolina FC vs Hartford Athletic Prediction: 3-2
North Carolina FC vs Hartford Athletic in the USA USL Championship is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This North Carolina FC vs Hartford Athletic 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 – Las Vegas Lights FC vs North Carolina FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, North Carolina FC must win following their 2-1 USA USL Championship victory against Las Vegas Lights FC on August 24. In that match, North Carolina FC saw 37% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Las Vegas Lights FC | 63% | 0 (4) | 1.17 | 48 |
 North Carolina FC | 37% | 0 (4) | 0.58 | 39 |
Hartford Athletic's Last Match – Hartford Athletic vs Rhode Island FC
Hartford Athletic will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 USA USL Championship triumph against Rhode Island FC on August 23. In that match, Hartford Athletic had 32% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hartford Athletic | 32% | 0 (3) | 1.08 | 30 |
Rhode Island FC | 68% | 0 (1) | 0.44 | 39 |
North Carolina FC vs Hartford Athletic Stats
Key Stats
| North Carolina FC | Hartford Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.35 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
North Carolina FC are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Hartford Athletic average 2.0 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.