North Carolina FC vs Miami FC: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Fri, 26 Sep '25)

The anticipated clash in the USL Championship is set to illuminate the fields of WakeMed Soccer Park in the USA on a lively Friday night, the 26th of September, 2025. A titanic tussle is on the cards, and fans can expect fireworks both figuratively and literally when North Carolina FC lock horns with Miami FC.

In the riveting face-offs between these two teams, North Carolina FC has grinned and walked away the victors on two occasions, while Miami FC has once managed to send its fans into a frenzy with a solitary win. As for the neutral's favorite, the draw, it seems to be taking a sabbatical, missing in action over recent encounters. The last duel saw Miami FC emerge triumphant with a narrow 2-1 victory at their home ground on a sunny Saturday, the 19th of April, 2025.

North Carolina FC enters this encounter brimming with confidence after a nail-biting 1-0 victory against El Paso Locomotive FC. Miami FC, meanwhile, rolled into town after a goalless arm-wrestle with Las Vegas Lights that was about as thrilling as a snail race. If you're hunting for the player most likely to make Miami FC's defenders sweat, keep an eye on North Carolina's sharpshooter, P. Dolabella, who has racked up an impressive 7 goals. Conversely, North Carolina will have to be on guard to muzzle Miami's premier assist architect, C. M. Vazquez, who has a knack for setting up goals with 5 assists.

North Carolina FC's player hotshots: Michael Maldonado struts with a swaggering 7.03 rating, closely trailed by Rafael Mentzingen's 6.99, and Pedro Dolabella with 6.97. As for Miami FC, player ratings have Francisco Bonfiglio leading the charge at 7.2, followed by Felipe Rodríguez at 7, and Daltyn Knutson also at 6.97, rounding off the talent parade.

Statistics lovers might note that North Carolina FC holds onto the ball with an average possession percentage of 44.8%, a smidgen less than Miami FC's figure of 47.54%. For those placing their bets on corners, North Carolina FC garners an average of 4.13 corners, with Miami FC gathering 3.63 per match. In the realm of card collecting, North Carolina FC's discipline record shows 55 yellow cards as they delicately avoid red cards, with one penalty goal conceded. Meanwhile, Miami FC dances with risk a bit more often, amassing 70 yellow cards, although they too have sidestepped reds with a similar penalty goal conceded.

With all these stats being juggled in our mental abacus, and assuming the world continues not to draw any draws, our hearty predictions lean towards North Carolina FC to edge out Miami FC in a thrilling encounter! As they say, form is temporary, class (and maybe team luck) is permanent.