Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Inter Miami II host Carolina Core at Chase Stadium on 20 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. The fixture is scheduled for a 23:00 UTC kick-off, bringing together two Eastern Conference sides with very different trajectories in the 2026 season. Inter Miami II sit on 4 points from 12 matches, bottom of both the Central Division and the Eastern Conference, while Carolina Core have collected 12 points from 14 games and are placed seventh in the Central Division and 14th in the conference.

With Inter Miami II struggling at home (five defeats in five home outings) and Carolina Core strong on their own ground but winless away, this clash at Chase Stadium carries significant weight for both teams’ playoff hopes and confidence. For Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core stats, the historical meetings suggest a competitive matchup, and this game offers the hosts a chance to respond to a difficult start, while the visitors look to maintain their upper hand in this emerging rivalry.

Head-to-head record

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

Previous meetings: 5
Inter Miami II wins: 2
Draws: 2
Carolina Core wins: 1

Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core Timeline & Historical Context

The Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with their earliest recorded meeting on 6 October 2024. On that date, Carolina Core hosted at Truist Point Stadium in High Point, North Carolina, but Inter Miami II claimed a 1-0 away victory in a Regular Season - 41 fixture, after a goalless first half. That result established an early away pattern in the rivalry, with the visitors taking the initiative.

The sides then met three times in the 2025 MLS Next Pro season. On 13 March 2025 at Chase Stadium in Regular Season - 2, Inter Miami II were at home and the match finished 1-1 after Carolina Core led 1-0 at half-time. The contest went to penalties, where Carolina Core prevailed 4-2 in the shootout, but the 1-1 scoreline stands as a draw in the head-to-head record. On 1 June 2025, again at Chase Stadium in Regular Season - 15, Carolina Core repeated their strong away form with a 2-1 win after leading 1-0 at the break. That result marked the first outright victory in regulation time for Carolina Core in this series. The third 2025 meeting came on 4 July 2025 at Truist Point, where Inter Miami II turned the tables with a 2-1 away win, overturning a 1-1 half-time scoreline to reassert their edge in away fixtures.

The most recent chapter came on 28 March 2026 at Truist Point in the Group Stage. Carolina Core were at home and trailed 0-1 at half-time, but the match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes. Inter Miami II then won 2-0 on penalties, securing progression in the shootout while the match itself is recorded as a draw in the head-to-head ledger. Across these fixtures, the Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core timeline highlights tight scorelines, multiple 1-1 draws decided by penalties, and a notable trend of the away side frequently leaving with a positive result.

Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core stats underline a narrow advantage for Inter Miami II, with goals and results spread closely across the series.

Overall Record & Goals:

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

Venue Split Performance:

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

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

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

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)
6 October 2024: Carolina Core 0-1 Inter Miami II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 41

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Inter Miami II Matches Results and Stats

Inter Miami II’s season to date in MLS Next Pro 2026 has been challenging. With only 1 win and 11 defeats from 12 matches, they have struggled both offensively and defensively. They average 1.2 goals scored per game but concede 3.1, highlighting a leaky back line and limited control of matches. At home, they have lost all 5 fixtures, scoring 5 and conceding 15, and have yet to keep a clean sheet, failing to score in 3 games overall. Discipline has also been an issue, with red cards appearing late in matches.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 11 (season to date)

Last 5 Carolina Core Matches Results and Stats

Carolina Core’s 2026 season to date shows more resilience, even if the overall record remains negative. They have 3 wins and 11 losses from 14 fixtures, with no draws, and a goal profile of 18 scored and 29 conceded. At home they are much stronger, winning 3 of 7 and scoring 12 goals, while away they have lost all 7 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 17. Their average of 1.3 goals for and 2.1 against per game suggests an open style, with only one clean sheet and several matches where they have still managed to find the net despite defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 0, Lose 11 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to a finely balanced but slightly Inter Miami II-favoured head-to-head, with a 2-1 edge in wins and a 6-5 advantage in goals across five MLS Next Pro meetings. The venue split is striking: Inter Miami II have yet to win at Chase Stadium against Carolina Core, while they have been perfect away at Truist Point and Truist Point Stadium. Recent season form, however, tilts toward Carolina Core, who sit higher in both the Central Division and Eastern Conference standings and have been more productive overall, despite their poor away record. Taken together, the head-to-head record, narrow goal margins, and contrasting home/away trends suggest another tight encounter, with Inter Miami II seeking to translate their historical edge into a first home success against a Carolina Core side that has generally handled this matchup well.

Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core H2H Statistics updated on 15 June 2026.