Carolina Core v Chicago Fire II: the model read
Carolina Core meet Chicago Fire II in the MLS Next Pro group stage at Truist Point, undefined.
The baseline ratings are close, 1431 to 1535, so form and chance quality carry more weight here. Recent form leans Chicago Fire II, 53% against 40%. Attacking output favors Chicago Fire II on expected goals, 2.3 to 1.5 per match.
Carolina Core arrive patchy: 1W-2D-2L from their last five (5/15 pts), 10 scored and 13 conceded. Recent results: D 2-2 v New England II, L 2-5 @ Chattanooga, L 1-3 v FC Cincinnati II, W 2-0 v Huntsville City.
Chicago Fire II are steady: 2W-0D-3L from their last five (6/15 pts, 2 straight defeats), 6 scored and 11 conceded. Recent results: L 0-4 @ Crown Legacy, L 0-4 @ Columbus Crew II, W 3-1 v Inter Miami II, L 1-2 @ Atlanta United II.
Chicago Fire II hold the recent head-to-head, 2 wins to 1 with 2 drawn across the last 5 meetings. Most recently they met in 2026: Carolina Core 1-5 Chicago Fire II.
Market prices for this fixture have not settled yet. The edge reads as soon as real odds arrive.
MeisterIQ rates the signal 53 of 100. Every input above is on the card; check the work before you trust the number.
Written from the MeisterIQ model output
