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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sarasota Paradise(home) | 1-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Richmond Kickers(home) | 5-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Chattanooga Red Wolves(away) | 3-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Fort Wayne(away) | 2-0 | USL League One |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Portland Hearts of Pine(away) | 2-1 | USL League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Forward Madison(away) | 1-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sarasota Paradise(home) | 3-1 | USL League One |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Hartford Athletic(home) | 2-4 | USL League One Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Greenville Triumph(home) | 1-0 | USL League One |
| Aug 1, 2026 | One Knoxville(home) | 3-1 | USL 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Charlotte Independence 2-0 Union Omaha | USL League One |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Union Omaha 4-1 Charlotte Independence | USL League One |
| Jul 12, 2025 | Charlotte Independence 1-2 Union Omaha | USL League One |
| May 17, 2024 | Charlotte Independence 1-4 Union Omaha | USL League One |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Union Omaha 0-0 Charlotte Independence | USL League One |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Union Omaha 0-0 Charlotte Independence | USL 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Omaha | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Charlotte Independence | 2.1 | 1.5 | 3 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Omaha | 22 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 24 | 45 |
| 2 | Charlotte Independence | 21 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 29 | 43 |
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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