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Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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USL League One American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, NC
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Match Events

15'
Manin R.
20' Event
Bakero J.
Assist: Dimick C.
35'
Riascos K.

AI Match Summary

Charlotte Independence in this USL League One matchup, with the score ending 3-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Charlotte Independence.

Win Probability Meter

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

45%
Charlotte Independence
35%
Draws
20%
Portland Hearts of Pine
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Charlotte Independence

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

45% / Medium Confidence
  • Charlotte Independence have won more games recently than Portland Hearts of Pine.
  • 45% — that's where the model lands on Charlotte Independence taking it.
  • Regular USL League One form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

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 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 84.6%
Charlotte Independence Clean Sheet 16%
Portland Hearts of Pine Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Charlotte Independence Portland Hearts of Pine
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 22 7
Draws 4 8
Losses 4 14
Goals Scored 2.37 1.55
Goals Conceded 1.43 2.14
Expected Goals (xG) 2.19 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 2, 2026 USL League One
Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine
3:2
Aug 30, 2025 USL League One
Portland Hearts of Pine vs Charlotte Independence
4:2
Jul 19, 2025 USL League One
Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Charlotte Independence Compare

Top Goalscorer Stefano Pinho
2 Goals
Assists Leader Bakero J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.68
Avg xA / game 1.09

Portland Hearts of Pine Compare

Top Goalscorer Kidd M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Poon-Angeron M.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Charlotte Independence 66 / 100
Portland Hearts of Pine 14 / 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 Portland Hearts of Pine

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Charlotte Independence 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

Attacking prowess: Charlotte Independence scored in 93% of their last 30 outings.

Portland Hearts of Pine let in goals in 97% of their last 29 matches.

H2H data points to 4.33 goals as a typical output.

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

Scoring Trends

Charlotte Independence VS Portland Hearts of Pine
2.25 Goals Scored 1.5
1.5 Goals Conceded 2.13
100% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Charlotte Independence

(Home)
03 Oct
Sarasota Paradise
2 : 3
Charlotte Independence
26 Sept
Charlotte Independence
1 : 1
Fort Wayne
19 Sept
Richmond Kickers
1 : 2
Charlotte Independence
17 Sept
Athletic Club Boise
1 : 1
Charlotte Independence
12 Sept
Charlotte Independence
5 : 4
Westchester SC
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Portland Hearts of Pine

(Away)
10 Oct
Portland Hearts of Pine
1 : 2
Athletic Club Boise
04 Oct
Spokane Velocity
3 : 3
Portland Hearts of Pine
26 Sept
Portland Hearts of Pine
1 : 4
Sarasota Paradise
19 Sept
Chattanooga Red Wolves
1 : 1
Portland Hearts of Pine
13 Sept
Portland Hearts of Pine
1 : 0
AV Alta FC
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Charlotte Independence 30 19 6 5 70:42 63
2 Union Omaha 30 19 4 7 53:32 61
3 Forward Madison 30 15 7 8 52:30 52
4 Athletic Club Boise 30 15 7 8 47:40 52
5 One Knoxville 30 14 9 7 49:34 51
6 Spokane Velocity 27 14 5 8 41:36 47
7 Chattanooga Red Wolves 30 14 4 12 50:43 46
8 Fort Wayne 30 12 9 9 46:37 45
9 FC Naples 29 11 4 14 34:44 37
10 Westchester SC 30 10 6 14 51:48 36
11 Corpus Christi FC 29 9 9 11 33:43 36
12 Sarasota Paradise 28 9 6 13 39:43 33
13 AV Alta FC 29 8 8 13 35:42 32
14 Portland Hearts of Pine 30 7 10 13 44:55 31
15 New York Cosmos 29 7 4 18 36:59 25
16 Greenville Triumph 28 6 5 17 30:52 23
17 Richmond Kickers 29 6 5 18 30:60 23
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