Our New York City FC II vs Carolina Core FC Prediction: 2-1
New York City FC II vs Carolina Core FC in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This New York City FC II vs Carolina Core 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
New York City FC II's Last Match – Philadelphia Union II vs New York City FC II
New York City FC II must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 3-4 USA MLS Next Pro League defeat against Philadelphia Union II on October 5. In that match, New York City FC II recorded 60% possession and 15 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Union II | 40% | 0 (14) | 2.19 | 60 |
New York City FC II | 60% | 0 (15) | 1.9 | 44 |
Carolina Core FC's Last Match – New York Red Bulls II vs Carolina Core FC
Carolina Core FC must win to recover from their recent 1-5 USA MLS Next Pro League defeat against New York Red Bulls II on October 19 and regain momentum. In that match, Carolina Core FC controlled 34% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Red Bulls II | 66% | 0 (15) | - | 62 |
Carolina Core FC | 34% | 0 (4) | - | 35 |
New York City FC II vs Carolina Core FC Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC II | Carolina Core FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC II are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Carolina Core FC average 1.8 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
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