Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core Predicted Lineups and Team News

Inter Miami II welcome Carolina Core to Chase Stadium in MLS Next Pro group-stage action, with both sides desperate to stabilise difficult seasons. Inter Miami II sit on 4 points from 12 matches, with just 1 win and a goal difference of -22, reflecting a torrid campaign marked by heavy defeats and defensive frailty. Carolina Core are not flying either, but their 12 points from 15 games and goal difference of -9 put them clearly ahead in this matchup, especially given their slightly stronger attacking and defensive metrics.

Recent league form underlines the contrast: Inter Miami II come into this clash on a run of five straight losses, with their last-five record showing 0% form and 17 goals conceded across that stretch. Carolina Core, by comparison, have 40% form over their last five, scoring and conceding at 1.4 goals per game. Despite their own inconsistency, the visitors look the more balanced side. With the head-to-head history also featuring several tight encounters, this fixture has real importance for both teams’ confidence and momentum, and makes the predicted lineups particularly relevant as we assess who might tilt the balance.

Stats suggest Carolina Core are slight favourites, with prediction models giving them a 45% chance of victory and a 45% chance of a draw, while Inter Miami II are rated at just 10% to win. That makes this a classic “double chance” scenario in favour of the visitors. But Inter Miami II have often raised their level at home against this opponent, and their starting lineup choices today will be crucial if they are to halt their slide and begin to repair one of the worst defensive records in the competition.

Inter Miami II Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no confirmed absences listed for Inter Miami II ahead of this fixture, so the coaching staff should have a full development squad to choose from. With 35 goals conceded in 12 league matches and a home record of five defeats from five, the emphasis will almost certainly be on tightening the back line and giving a youthful attacking group a more solid platform. The expected approach is pragmatic: protect the central areas better, reduce the space between the lines, and look to break quickly when opportunities arise.

Given their poor run of form and lack of clean sheets, the selection for the defensive unit in the predicted lineups will be under particular scrutiny. Inter Miami II have several teenage defenders and midfielders in the squad, so the staff are likely to lean on those who have shown the most composure and physical readiness. In attack, the aim will be to use pace and direct running from the wide and central forwards to exploit Carolina Core’s away weakness, with the starting lineup expected to blend raw talent and energy.

Inter Miami II Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: L. Barker
DF: Ezequiel Abadia-Reda, N. Almeida, S. Basabe, T. Hall
MF: S. Morales, M. Rodriguez, I. Urkidi, A. Shaw
FW: L. Delinois, I. Zeltzer-Zubida

This predicted lineup leans on a relatively experienced core within a very young squad. In goal, L. Barker is a logical choice to provide stability behind a back four that includes Ezequiel Abadia-Reda and T. Hall as likely key figures in central defence, with N. Almeida and S. Basabe offering athleticism and recovery pace in the wider defensive roles. The objective will be to narrow the gaps that have allowed opponents to average over three goals per game against Inter Miami II this season.

In midfield, S. Morales and M. Rodriguez project as central anchors, capable of linking play while also screening the defence. I. Urkidi and A. Shaw add legs and ball-carrying ability, giving the team a route out of pressure and supporting both flanks. Up front, L. Delinois and I. Zeltzer-Zubida are well placed to lead the line, combining movement in behind with the ability to drop into pockets and connect with midfield runners. Without clear top scorer data, this duo stands out from the attacking pool as likely focal points, and their finishing will be crucial if Inter Miami II are to convert their average of around one goal per game into something more productive.

Carolina Core Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Carolina Core also have no listed injuries or suspensions, giving them a full complement for the trip to Chase Stadium. Despite sitting on just 12 points and suffering 12 defeats in 15 games, they have been more competitive than Inter Miami II, with a better defensive record (28 conceded in 15) and a slightly stronger attack. Their home results have carried them so far, but away from home they have lost all eight league matches, conceding 18 and scoring 8. That context will shape the expected tactical approach: a more cautious, compact setup that still looks to exploit transitions against a fragile home defence.

Given their recent 40% form over the last five fixtures and a goals profile that spikes between minutes 31 and 60, Carolina Core’s coaching staff will likely select a starting lineup that can press intelligently in midfield and spring quickly into attack. With lineups today expected to feature a mix of physical forwards and hard-working midfielders, the visitors will aim to continue their strong historical record at this venue while finally addressing their away-day struggles.

Carolina Core Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: N. Holliday
DF: N. Brown, N. Evers, C. Orbaugh, Santiago Yepes Valle
MF: M. L. Diakite, C. Lundeen, M. Zerkane, R. Aguirre
FW: J. Ibarra, A. Tattevin

Between the posts, N. Holliday is a strong candidate to start, supported by a defensive line built around the experience of N. Evers and the athleticism of N. Brown and C. Orbaugh. Santiago Yepes Valle adds balance on the flank, giving Carolina Core both defensive solidity and an outlet down the side. This unit will be tasked with maintaining the visitors’ relatively better defensive numbers compared to Inter Miami II, especially in the early and late phases where they have occasionally been caught out.

In midfield, M. L. Diakite and C. Lundeen offer a blend of physical presence and distribution, while M. Zerkane provides technical quality between the lines. R. Aguirre can operate as a dynamic wide or central midfielder, helping Carolina Core to progress the ball and support the forwards. Up front, J. Ibarra and A. Tattevin are well placed to lead the attack; both profile as key attacking outlets in a side that tends to do its best work between minutes 31 and 60. Their movement against a leaky Inter Miami II defence could be decisive, especially if the visitors can draw the home side into risky build-up play and counter quickly.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With no confirmed injuries or suspensions for either team, the match dynamic is shaped more by form and tactical choices than by enforced absences. Both coaching staffs have full flexibility to rotate or reward recent performances, which increases the tactical intrigue and makes the predicted lineups particularly important for assessing likely patterns of play.

Inter Miami II Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Carolina Core Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

The key battle is likely to come between Carolina Core’s more cohesive midfield and Inter Miami II’s attempt to shield a defence that has struggled all season. If the predicted Inter Miami II midfield of S. Morales, M. Rodriguez, I. Urkidi and A. Shaw cannot slow down transitions, Carolina Core’s central trio of M. L. Diakite, C. Lundeen and M. Zerkane will find spaces to dictate tempo and feed the front pair. Carolina Core’s scoring profile, with a strong output in the 31–60 minute window, suggests they often grow into games; Inter Miami II, by contrast, concede heavily after half-time, which could become a decisive trend if the visitors can sustain pressure.

Out wide and in the channels, the matchup between Inter Miami II’s full-backs and Carolina Core’s attacking outlets such as R. Aguirre, J. Ibarra and A. Tattevin will be critical. Inter Miami II concede an average of over three goals per game, and their defensive structure has often been exposed by runners in behind and late arrivals into the box. Carolina Core, despite their poor away record, have enough attacking depth to exploit those weaknesses. For the hosts, the best route to a result lies in quick counter-attacks led by L. Delinois and I. Zeltzer-Zubida, targeting Carolina Core’s away vulnerability and forcing the visitors’ back line into uncomfortable recovery runs. If Inter Miami II can score first and protect the lead with a more compact block, they may drag the game into the low-scoring territory that suits them best.

Match Prediction and Verdict

Considering league position, recent form, and comparative defensive records, Carolina Core enter this fixture as justified favourites, even with their poor away record. Inter Miami II’s run of five straight defeats, 37 goals conceded in 12 matches, and lack of clean sheets point to a side low on confidence and organisation. Carolina Core, while far from consistent, show better balance between attack and defence and have been more competitive in recent outings.

Prediction models strongly favour a “win or draw” outcome for Carolina Core, with the home side given only a 10% chance of victory. The goals projection suggests a tight, low-scoring contest, aligning with a conservative expectation that both teams may struggle to create a high volume of clear chances. With that in mind, a narrow away win or a draw looks the most plausible scenario, with Carolina Core’s slightly superior structure and attacking options giving them the edge.

Predicted Outcome: Inter Miami II 1–1 Carolina Core

How to Watch Inter Miami II vs Carolina Core Worldwide

Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:

• Spain: Local sports broadcaster / streaming platform
• UK: Domestic football streaming service
• USA / North America: National soccer network or official league streaming service
• South America: Regional sports channel or OTT platform
• MENA: Pan-regional sports network or digital streaming partner