Match

Union Omaha vs Charlotte Independence: prediction and stats

USL League OneGroup StageKick-off on September 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC)Werner Park, Papillion, Nebraska

Union OmahaCharlotte Independence

The Footlab model makes Union Omaha the favourite at 62%, against 19% for a draw and 19% for Charlotte Independence. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Union Omaha vs Charlotte Independence?

A very open match: only 52 Elo points separate Union Omaha (1,830) and Charlotte Independence (1,779).

Union Omaha win62 %
Draw19 %
Charlotte Independence win19 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Union Omaha have 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats; Charlotte Independence have 9, 3 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Union Omaha
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Sarasota Paradise(home)1-1USL League One
Aug 16, 2026Richmond Kickers(home)5-1USL League One
Aug 8, 2026Chattanooga Red Wolves(away)3-1USL League One
Aug 1, 2026Fort Wayne(away)2-0USL League One
Jul 22, 2026Portland Hearts of Pine(away)2-1USL League One
Charlotte Independence
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Forward Madison(away)1-1USL League One
Aug 15, 2026Sarasota Paradise(home)3-1USL League One
Aug 12, 2026Hartford Athletic(home)2-4USL League One Cup
Aug 8, 2026Greenville Triumph(home)1-0USL League One
Aug 1, 2026One Knoxville(home)3-1USL League One

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Union Omaha win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Charlotte Independence win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 10, 2026Charlotte Independence 2-0 Union OmahaUSL League One
Aug 21, 2025Union Omaha 4-1 Charlotte IndependenceUSL League One
Jul 12, 2025Charlotte Independence 1-2 Union OmahaUSL League One
May 17, 2024Charlotte Independence 1-4 Union OmahaUSL League One
Apr 20, 2024Union Omaha 0-0 Charlotte IndependenceUSL League One
Oct 28, 2023Union Omaha 0-0 Charlotte IndependenceUSL League One

Last archived meeting: Charlotte Independence vs Union Omaha on Jun 10, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Union Omaha score 2.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Charlotte Independence score 2.1 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 76% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Union Omaha2.11.3210/159/15
Charlotte Independence2.11.5311/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Union Omaha sit 1st in USL League One (45 points from 22 matches) and Charlotte Independence sit 2nd (43 points from 21 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Union Omaha221435402445
2Charlotte Independence211344472943

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Union Omaha vs Charlotte Independence?
The Footlab model makes Union Omaha the favourite at 62%, against 19% for a draw and 19% for Charlotte Independence.
Where and when is Union Omaha vs Charlotte Independence played?
Union Omaha vs Charlotte Independence is played on September 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM (UTC) at Werner Park, in the USL League One.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 76% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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