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Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II Stats: Head-to-head Record

The MLS Next Pro Group Stage clash between Carolina Core and Inter Miami II is scheduled for 22 July 2026, with kick-off at 22:30 UTC at Truist Point. Both sides are battling in the Eastern Conference and Central Division, and this fixture could be pivotal for momentum as the 2026 season progresses. With Carolina Core at home and looking to climb from mid-table positions, the stakes are significant despite both teams’ struggles.

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II stats underline a meeting between two sides trying to stabilise difficult campaigns. Carolina Core sit on 18 points from 19 matches with a negative goal difference, while Inter Miami II have just 5 points from 16 games and the worst goal difference in their section. Within this context, the Truist Point encounter becomes a key opportunity for Carolina Core to consolidate home strength and for Inter Miami II to revive their season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing head-to-head history between Carolina Core and Inter Miami II across MLS Next Pro fixtures.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Carolina Core wins: 2
  • Draws: 3
  • Inter Miami II wins: 0

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II Timeline & Historical Context

The Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II timeline in MLS Next Pro starts with a tightly contested sequence of matches dominated by narrow margins and penalty drama. Every listed meeting has been in MLS Next Pro, underlining a rivalry formed entirely within this competition’s structure.

On 13 March 2025 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 2 at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami II hosted Carolina Core in a match that finished 1-1 after 90 minutes (half-time 0-1). The game went to penalties, where Carolina Core prevailed 4-2 in the shootout, establishing an early psychological edge despite the result counting as a draw in regulation terms.

The pattern continued on 1 June 2025 in Regular Season - 15, again at Chase Stadium. Inter Miami II were at home but fell 2-1 to Carolina Core, despite trailing 0-1 at half-time. This marked a clear away win for Carolina Core and reinforced their ability to secure results on the road against this opponent.

At Truist Point on 4 July 2025 in Regular Season - 22, Carolina Core hosted Inter Miami II. The match ended 2-1 to Inter Miami II, with a half-time score of 1-1. This is the only fixture in the dataset where Inter Miami II finished ahead after 90 minutes, and it came away from home, highlighting their capacity to trouble Carolina Core at Truist Point even in a generally poor campaign.

In the 2026 Group Stage, the rivalry has intensified around penalty shootouts. On 28 March 2026 at Truist Point, Carolina Core hosted Inter Miami II in a match that finished 1-1 after normal time (half-time 0-1). Inter Miami II won the penalty shootout 2-0, but the game is recorded as a draw over 120 minutes. Then on 20 June 2026 at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami II hosted Carolina Core and the match finished 0-0 after full time (half-time 0-0), before Carolina Core again showed composure from the spot, winning 4-1 on penalties.

Overall, the Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II timeline reflects a rivalry defined by fine margins, multiple draws in regular time, and frequent recourse to penalty shootouts, with Carolina Core generally more successful from the spot.

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers present a balanced but slightly Carolina Core-favoured matchup, particularly when considering goals and venue distribution.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Carolina Core 6 - 5 Inter Miami II
  • Average Goals per Match: Carolina Core 1.20 vs Inter Miami II 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Truist Point: 2 matches played here — Carolina Core won 0 (as home side), Inter Miami II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Chase Stadium: 3 matches played here — Inter Miami II won 0 (as home side), Carolina Core won 1 (as away side), 2 draws

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 20 June 2026: Inter Miami II 0-0 Carolina Core (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage (Carolina Core won 4-1 on penalties)
  • 28 March 2026: Carolina Core 1-1 Inter Miami II (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage (Inter Miami II won 2-0 on penalties)
  • 4 July 2025: Carolina Core 1-2 Inter Miami II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 22
  • 1 June 2025: Inter Miami II 1-2 Carolina Core (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 15
  • 13 March 2025: Inter Miami II 1-1 Carolina Core (Half-time: 0-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 2 (Carolina Core won 4-2 on penalties)

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Carolina Core Matches Results and Stats

Carolina Core’s season to date in MLS Next Pro illustrates a team that, despite inconsistency, has found more stability than their upcoming opponents. Across 19 league matches, Carolina Core have 5 wins and 14 losses with no draws, scoring 24 goals and conceding 37. At home, they have played 9 times, winning 4 and losing 5, with 14 goals scored and 14 conceded, suggesting a relatively balanced profile at Truist Point. Their attack averages 1.6 goals per home game, but they also allow 1.6, underlining an open style with both scoring potential and defensive vulnerability.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 14 (season to date)

Last 5 Inter Miami II Matches Results and Stats

Inter Miami II’s season to date form is significantly more concerning. Over 16 MLS Next Pro matches, they have recorded 1 win and 15 losses, with no draws. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 44, reflecting one of the weakest defensive records in the competition. Away from home, Inter Miami II have played 10 matches, winning just once and losing 9, with 10 goals scored and 28 conceded. Their attack averages 1.0 goal per away match, but they concede 2.8 on average overall, indicating persistent defensive frailties that Carolina Core will look to exploit at Truist Point.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 15 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, the Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II stats point towards a matchup where Carolina Core hold a modest edge. They lead the head-to-head in wins (2 to 0), have scored slightly more goals (6 to 5), and have been more effective in penalty shootouts across multiple meetings. Venue trends show Carolina Core capable of winning at Chase Stadium, while Inter Miami II have shown they can claim a result at Truist Point, as evidenced by their 2-1 away victory in July 2025. However, season-to-date form heavily favours Carolina Core: they have more points, more wins, and a less severe goal difference than Inter Miami II, whose defensive record is particularly fragile. Taken together, the historical record and current-season numbers suggest a statistical tilt towards Carolina Core, especially given home advantage, though the narrow margins in prior encounters indicate that another closely fought contest is likely.

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II H2H Statistics updated on 17 July 2026.

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