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Charlotte Independence vs North Carolina FC

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US Open Cup 2025 American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
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Match Events

10'
Ciss O.
48' Event
Bakero J.
61'
Sub
Al Qaq A. In: Mentzingen R.
Out: Al Qaq A.

AI Match Summary

North Carolina FC in this US Open Cup 2025 tie, finishing 1-3. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

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

60%
Charlotte Independence
22%
Draws
18%
North Carolina FC
Draw rate projection: 22% Favored: Charlotte Independence

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

82% / Very High Confidence
  • Charlotte Independence have won more games recently than North Carolina FC.
  • Win probability leans Charlotte Independence's way, sitting at 60%.
  • Charlotte Independence have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor North Carolina FC, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 44%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37.6%
Charlotte Independence Clean Sheet 68%
North Carolina FC Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Charlotte Independence North Carolina FC
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 17 14
Draws 3 4
Losses 9 12
Goals Scored 1.63 0
Goals Conceded 2 0

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 25, 2025 USL Cup
North Carolina FC vs Charlotte Independence
1:2
Apr 15, 2025 US Open Cup
Charlotte Independence vs North Carolina FC
1:3
Nov 5, 2023 USL League One
North Carolina FC vs Charlotte Independence
2:1
Jun 30, 2023 USL League One
North Carolina FC vs Charlotte Independence
2:0
May 21, 2023 USL League One
Charlotte Independence vs North Carolina FC
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Charlotte Independence Compare

Top Goalscorer Bakero J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

North Carolina FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Da Costa R.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Anderson O.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0
Avg xA / game 0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Charlotte Independence 68 / 100
North Carolina FC 18 / 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
Charlotte Independence North Carolina FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CHA Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Charlotte Independence scored in 86% of their last 29 outings.

North Carolina FC has conceded goals in 70% of their last 30 outings.

H2H data points to 3.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Charlotte Independence remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Charlotte Independence VS -
1.63 Goals Scored 0
2 Goals Conceded 0
88% Over 1.5 0%
88% Over 2.5 0%
50% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Charlotte Independence

(Home)
18 Jul
Charlotte Independence
2 : 4
Chattanooga Red Wolves
11 Jul
Charleston
2 : 3
Charlotte Independence
06 Jul
AV Alta FC
1 : 1
Charlotte Independence
01 Jul
Charlotte Independence
2 : 1
Corpus Christi FC
24 Jun
Charlotte Independence
1 : 0
Greenville Triumph
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North Carolina FC

(Away)
09 Nov
North Carolina FC
0 : 2
Rhode Island
01 Nov
North Carolina FC
1 : 0
Loudoun United
25 Oct
Loudoun United
0 : 1
North Carolina FC
18 Oct
North Carolina FC
0 : 0
Rhode Island
10 Oct
North Carolina FC
0 : 2
Phoenix Rising
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/128-finals
Louisville City-
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West Chester United2
Loudoun United3
Richmond Kickers1
Virginia Dream3
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Minnesota United-
St. Louis City-
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Sporting Kansas City II1
Menace2
Flatirons1
Union Omaha2
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San Antonio FC-
Hartford Athletic3
New York Shockers0
Portland Hearts of Pine4
Faialense0
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Rhode Island-
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New England Revolution-
Chicago Fire-
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Detroit City-
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Motown0
Westchester SC1
FC Cincinnati 20
New York Pancyprian1
Tacoma Defiance3
Washington AC1
Ballard0
Spokane Velocity1
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Oakland Roots-
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Portland Timbers-
Sacramento Republic-
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Monterey Bay4
International San Francisco0
Real Monarchs1
El Farolito3
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San Jose Earthquakes-
Forward Madison5
Duluth FC1
Tulsa Athletic0
FC Tulsa1
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Phoenix Rising-
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Houston Dynamo-
Austin FC-
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New Mexico-
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Ventura County7
Laguna United0
El Paso Locomotive5
Harpos1
Philadelphia Union-
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Indy Eleven-
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Inter Miami II4
Miami United2
Miami FC4
Naples United1
Columbus Crew 24
NY Renegades1
Lexington5
Southern Indiana0
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds-
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New York City-
Colorado Springs-
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Asheville City0
Greenville Triumph1
Appalachian FC0
One Knoxville3
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New York Red Bulls-
FC Dallas-
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AV Alta FC3
Ventura1
Los Angeles FC 27
Arizona FC1
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Orange County SC-
Sarasota Paradise1
FC Naples2
Little Rock Rangers1
Birmingham Legion0
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Tampa Bay-
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Orlando City-
Nashville SC-
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Las Vegas Lights-
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Chattanooga1
Corpus Christi FC0
New Jersey Alliance2
Chattanooga Red Wolves3
Long Island2
Charlotte Independence3
Carolina Core4
Soda City2
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North Carolina FC-
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Charlotte FC-
DC United-
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Charleston-
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South Georgia Tormenta3
Harbor City0
Texoma FC1
Foro2
1/64-finals
Louisville City-
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Loudoun United4
Virginia Dream2
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Minnesota United-
St. Louis City-
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Menace1
Union Omaha2
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San Antonio FC-
Hartford Athletic1
Portland Hearts of Pine2
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Rhode Island-
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New England Revolution-
Chicago Fire-
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Detroit City-
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Westchester SC3
New York Pancyprian2
Tacoma Defiance2
Spokane Velocity1
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Oakland Roots-
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Portland Timbers-
Sacramento Republic-
TBD-
Monterey Bay1
El Farolito2
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San Jose Earthquakes-
Forward Madison1
FC Tulsa3
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Phoenix Rising-
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Houston Dynamo-
Austin FC-
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New Mexico-
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Ventura County0
El Paso Locomotive3
Philadelphia Union-
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Indy Eleven-
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Inter Miami II0
Miami FC1
Columbus Crew 23
Lexington0
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds-
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New York City-
Colorado Springs-
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Greenville Triumph1
One Knoxville3
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New York Red Bulls-
FC Dallas-
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AV Alta FC2
Los Angeles FC 21
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Orange County SC-
FC Naples3
Little Rock Rangers0
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Tampa Bay-
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Orlando City-
Nashville SC-
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Las Vegas Lights-
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Chattanooga1
Chattanooga Red Wolves2
Charlotte Independence2
Carolina Core1
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North Carolina FC-
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Charlotte FC-
DC United-
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Charleston-
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South Georgia Tormenta3
Foro2
1/32-finals
Louisville City2
Loudoun United1
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Minnesota United-
St. Louis City-
TBD-
Union Omaha1
San Antonio FC0
Portland Hearts of Pine1
Rhode Island2
TBD-
New England Revolution-
Chicago Fire-
TBD-
Detroit City3
Westchester SC1
Tacoma Defiance2
Oakland Roots1
TBD-
Portland Timbers-
Sacramento Republic1
El Farolito0
TBD-
San Jose Earthquakes-
FC Tulsa1
Phoenix Rising2
TBD-
Houston Dynamo-
Austin FC-
TBD-
New Mexico2
El Paso Locomotive3
Philadelphia Union-
TBD-
Indy Eleven1
Miami FC0
Columbus Crew 20
Pittsburgh Riverhounds1
TBD-
New York City-
Colorado Springs3
One Knoxville2
TBD-
New York Red Bulls-
FC Dallas-
TBD-
AV Alta FC3
Orange County SC2
FC Naples1
Tampa Bay2
TBD-
Orlando City-
Nashville SC-
TBD-
Las Vegas Lights2
Chattanooga Red Wolves3
Charlotte Independence1
North Carolina FC3
TBD-
Charlotte FC-
DC United-
TBD-
Charleston4
South Georgia Tormenta0
1/16-finals
Louisville City0
Minnesota United1
St. Louis City2
Union Omaha0
Rhode Island1
New England Revolution2
Chicago Fire4
Detroit City0
Tacoma Defiance2
Portland Timbers3
Sacramento Republic1
San Jose Earthquakes2
Phoenix Rising1
Houston Dynamo4
Austin FC3
El Paso Locomotive2
Philadelphia Union2
Indy Eleven1
Pittsburgh Riverhounds1
New York City0
Colorado Springs1
New York Red Bulls4
FC Dallas3
AV Alta FC1
Tampa Bay0
Orlando City5
Nashville SC1
Chattanooga Red Wolves0
North Carolina FC1
Charlotte FC4
DC United2
Charleston0
1/8-finals
Minnesota United3
St. Louis City2
New England Revolution1
Chicago Fire3
Portland Timbers0
San Jose Earthquakes1
Houston Dynamo1
Austin FC3
Philadelphia Union4
Pittsburgh Riverhounds1
New York Red Bulls3
FC Dallas2
Orlando City2
Nashville SC3
Charlotte FC3
DC United4
Quarter-finals
Minnesota United3
Chicago Fire1
San Jose Earthquakes2
Austin FC3
Philadelphia Union3
New York Red Bulls2
Nashville SC5
DC United2
Semi-finals
Minnesota United1
Austin FC2
Philadelphia Union1
Nashville SC3
Final
Austin FC1
Nashville SC2