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Atlanta United 2 vs Carolina Core - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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MLS Next Pro Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
3 - 4
08:00 PM
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Match Events

4' Event
Dunbar C.
19' Event
Chong-Qui D.
Assist: Dunbar C.
24'
Diaz D.

AI Match Summary

Carolina Core in this MLS Next Pro matchup, with the score ending 3-4 — backing the pre-match view that favored Carolina Core.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

57%
Atlanta United 2
15%
Draws
28%
Carolina Core
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Atlanta United 2

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

57% / Medium Confidence
  • Atlanta United 2 have won more games recently than Carolina Core.
  • Model gives Atlanta United 2 a 57% chance of winning this.
  • Regular MLS Next Pro form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 81%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 81%
Over 3.5 Goals 63%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 80.2%
Atlanta United 2 Clean Sheet 10%
Carolina Core Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Atlanta United 2 Carolina Core
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 15 10
Draws 0 0
Losses 14 19
Goals Scored 2.21 1.59
Goals Conceded 1.79 2.1
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 31, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Atlanta United 2 vs Carolina Core
3:4
May 2, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Carolina Core vs Atlanta United 2
1:2
Mar 8, 2026 MLS Next Pro
Atlanta United 2 vs Carolina Core
2:1
Sep 13, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Carolina Core vs Atlanta United 2
4:2
Jul 20, 2025 MLS Next Pro
Carolina Core vs Atlanta United 2
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Atlanta United 2 Compare

Top Goalscorer Dunbar C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Chong-Qui D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Carolina Core Compare

Top Goalscorer Tattevin A.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Atlanta United 2 83 / 100
Carolina Core 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Atlanta United 2 Carolina Core

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Atlanta United 2 Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Atlanta United 2 scored in 83% of their last 29 games.

Carolina Core's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 29 matches.

H2H data points to 4.40 goals as a typical output.

Atlanta United 2 went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Atlanta United 2 VS Carolina Core
2 Goals Scored 2.5
1.75 Goals Conceded 2.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Atlanta United 2

(Home)
20 Sept
Orlando City B
2 : 4
Atlanta United 2
13 Sept
Chattanooga
4 : 1
Atlanta United 2
08 Sept
Atlanta United 2
4 : 1
CT United FC
28 Aug
Inter Miami II
1 : 2
Atlanta United 2
22 Aug
Atlanta United 2
5 : 1
Orlando City B
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Carolina Core

(Away)
20 Sept
Columbus Crew 2
2 : 1
Carolina Core
12 Sept
Crown Legacy
2 : 3
Carolina Core
04 Sept
Carolina Core
3 : 2
New England Revolution II
29 Aug
Chattanooga
5 : 2
Carolina Core
22 Aug
Carolina Core
1 : 3
FC Cincinnati 2
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Columbus Crew 2 28 17 0 11 49:43 48
2 New England Revolution II 28 16 0 12 47:42 48
3 New York City II 28 16 0 12 50:44 47
4 CT United FC 28 16 0 12 59:52 46
5 New York Red Bulls II 28 15 0 13 58:48 46
6 Philadelphia Union II 28 14 0 14 37:40 43
7 Toronto FC II 28 13 0 15 48:56 39
8 FC Cincinnati 2 28 7 0 21 32:62 20
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 28 20 0 8 67:39 58
2 Chattanooga 28 19 0 9 56:39 56
3 Atlanta United 2 28 15 0 13 62:46 48
4 Huntsville City 28 14 0 14 49:47 44
5 Orlando City B 28 15 0 13 55:56 44
6 Chicago Fire II 28 13 0 15 50:48 39
7 Carolina Core 28 10 0 18 40:53 31
8 Inter Miami II 28 4 0 24 30:74 15
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Portland Timbers 2 28 19 0 9 37:29 57
2 Ventura County 28 18 0 10 58:36 53
3 Los Angeles FC 2 28 14 0 14 50:48 45
4 San Jose Earthquakes II 28 14 0 14 51:36 42
5 Tacoma Defiance 28 14 0 14 40:44 41
6 Real Monarchs 28 12 0 16 38:55 33
7 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 28 10 0 18 39:62 27
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austin FC II 28 21 0 7 54:21 65
2 Houston Dynamo 2 28 18 0 10 53:33 52
3 Minnesota United 2 28 15 0 13 43:39 45
4 St. Louis City 2 28 14 0 14 42:40 44
5 North Texas 28 14 0 14 42:41 40
6 Sporting Kansas City II 28 7 0 21 36:75 23
7 Colorado Rapids 2 28 6 0 22 28:52 21
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League Standings (Group 5)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Crown Legacy 28 20 0 8 67:39 58
2 Chattanooga 28 19 0 9 56:39 56
3 Atlanta United 2 28 15 0 13 62:46 48
4 Columbus Crew 2 28 17 0 11 49:43 48
5 New England Revolution II 28 16 0 12 47:42 48
6 New York City II 28 16 0 12 50:44 47
7 CT United FC 28 16 0 12 59:52 46
8 New York Red Bulls II 28 15 0 13 58:48 46
9 Huntsville City 28 14 0 14 49:47 44
10 Orlando City B 28 15 0 13 55:56 44
11 Philadelphia Union II 28 14 0 14 37:40 43
12 Toronto FC II 28 13 0 15 48:56 39
13 Chicago Fire II 28 13 0 15 50:48 39
14 Carolina Core 28 10 0 18 40:53 31
15 FC Cincinnati 2 28 7 0 21 32:62 20
16 Inter Miami II 28 4 0 24 30:74 15
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League Standings (Group 6)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Austin FC II 28 21 0 7 54:21 65
2 Portland Timbers 2 28 19 0 9 37:29 57
3 Ventura County 28 18 0 10 58:36 53
4 Houston Dynamo 2 28 18 0 10 53:33 52
5 Minnesota United 2 28 15 0 13 43:39 45
6 Los Angeles FC 2 28 14 0 14 50:48 45
7 St. Louis City 2 28 14 0 14 42:40 44
8 San Jose Earthquakes II 28 14 0 14 51:36 42
9 Tacoma Defiance 28 14 0 14 40:44 41
10 North Texas 28 14 0 14 42:41 40
11 Real Monarchs 28 12 0 16 38:55 33
12 Vancouver Whitecaps 2 28 10 0 18 39:62 27
13 Sporting Kansas City II 28 7 0 21 36:75 23
14 Colorado Rapids 2 28 6 0 22 28:52 21
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