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

Carolina Core and Inter Miami II meet again in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 22 July 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 22:30 UTC at Truist Point. The fixture keeps both sides in the thick of their divisional campaigns, with Carolina Core looking to consolidate mid-table standing and Inter Miami II desperate to climb away from the bottom of the Central Division and Eastern Conference. This clash at Truist Point adds another chapter to a matchup that has already produced tight scorelines and penalty drama, making the Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II stats particularly relevant for assessing the balance of power.

In the 2026 season standings, Carolina Core sit 7th in the Central Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference with 18 points from 19 matches, built on 5 wins and no draws but 14 defeats, and a goal difference of -10. Inter Miami II are 8th in the Central Division and 16th in the Eastern Conference, with just 5 points from 16 matches, 1 win and 15 losses, and a goal difference of -27. With both teams conceding heavily across the campaign, this Group Stage encounter carries important implications for confidence and momentum, and the Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II stats underline how fine the margins have often been when these sides meet.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but slightly Inter Miami II–leaning head-to-head between these MLS Next Pro rivals.

Previous meetings: 5
Carolina Core wins: 1
Draws: 3
Inter Miami II wins: 1

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II Timeline & Historical Context

The Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins in the 2025 season and has quickly developed into a finely balanced matchup. Every recorded meeting has come in league competition, with a mix of regular-time results and penalty shootouts that have often tilted the narrative. Across these fixtures, neither side has managed to establish clear dominance, and the small goal margins reflect how tightly contested the series has been.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 13 March 2025 in MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 2 at Chase Stadium, where Inter Miami II hosted Carolina Core. That game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes (half-time 0-1), before Carolina Core prevailed 4-2 in the penalty shootout. On 1 June 2025, again at Chase Stadium in Regular Season - 15, Inter Miami II and Carolina Core met once more. Carolina Core led 1-0 at half-time and went on to win 2-1 in regulation, underlining their ability to perform on the road in Florida.

The rivalry then shifted to Truist Point on 4 July 2025 in Regular Season - 22, where Carolina Core hosted Inter Miami II. That match ended with Inter Miami II taking a 2-1 away victory, overturning a 1-1 half-time scoreline and restoring balance to the head-to-head. In 2026, the matchup moved into the Group Stage format. On 28 March 2026 at Truist Point, Carolina Core and Inter Miami II drew 1-1 (half-time 0-1), before Inter Miami II won 2-0 on penalties. Most recently, on 20 June 2026 at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami II and Carolina Core finished 0-0 after 90 minutes (half-time 0-0), with Carolina Core winning 4-1 in the shootout. Across this Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II timeline, three of the five meetings have required penalties, reinforcing the sense of a rivalry defined by fine margins rather than clear superiority.

Carolina Core vs Inter Miami II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight how close this fixture has been, with goals and results split almost evenly despite contrasting league form in 2026.

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 profile in MLS Next Pro 2026 shows a team that mixes attacking ambition with defensive vulnerability. Across 19 league fixtures, they have 5 wins and 14 losses with no draws, and their overall form line of seven wins and multiple losses in sequence underlines a high-variance side. Offensively, Carolina Core average 1.3 goals per match, rising to 1.6 at home, while conceding 1.9 per game overall and 1.6 at Truist Point. They have kept 3 clean sheets in total and failed to score only 3 times, indicating they generally pose a consistent attacking threat even when results go against them.

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 in MLS Next Pro 2026 is significantly more troubling. With just 1 win and 15 defeats from 16 matches and no draws, their form line reflects persistent struggles on both sides of the ball. They average 0.9 goals per match, scoring 1.0 per game away from home, but concede a heavy 2.8 goals on average, including 2.8 away. Inter Miami II have yet to keep a clean sheet this season and have failed to score in 6 matches, emphasizing the scale of their challenge. Despite one away win, their overall away record remains 1 victory and 9 losses, pointing to a fragile defensive structure that has been repeatedly exposed.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical head-to-head record and current-season form paint an intriguing picture ahead of this MLS Next Pro Group Stage meeting at Truist Point. Historically, Carolina Core have a slight edge in goals (6-5) and have been particularly effective on the road at Chase Stadium, but they have yet to win at home in this matchup, with one defeat and one draw against Inter Miami II. Three of the five encounters have finished level in regular time, underlining how often this fixture has required penalties to separate the sides. From a broader season perspective, Carolina Core’s stronger points tally, better goal difference, and more productive attack position them as the more stable team, while Inter Miami II’s defensive record and lack of clean sheets raise concerns. However, Inter Miami II’s only outright head-to-head win came at Truist Point, suggesting they can be dangerous in North Carolina. Overall, the trends lean slightly toward Carolina Core on form and cumulative head-to-head output, but the history of tight scorelines and multiple draws in regulation warns that another closely fought contest is likely rather than a one-sided affair.

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