Wed 11 Nov

Charlotte Independence v Forward Madison: numbers & prediction

USL League One · USA · American Legion Memorial Stadium
Charlotte Independence 44%Draw 20%Forward Madison 36% Expected goals 1.69 – 1.50
64%
ZoraTips pick

Both teams to score

Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.43 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.43Odds

Picks by market

ResultCharlotte Independence to win ✓44% · @2.18
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.43
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.12
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.33

Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Charlotte Independence host Forward Madison in the USL League One on Monday 9 November, kicking off at 01:00 WAT at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Charlotte Independence sit 1st with 66 points from 32 games (top of the table), while Forward Madison are 4th on 56 (in the top four).

Form guide

Charlotte Independence – form over the last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Naples 5–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. 2.7 goals per match shows an attack in good shape.

Forward Madison – form over the last 5: WDWLD Most recently they beat Spokane Velocity 2–1 at home. They score 1.0 and concede 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

On form, Charlotte Independence have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 1.3.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 23 Aug 2026, finished Forward Madison 1–1 Charlotte Independence. Across the last 2 meetings Charlotte Independence have won 1, Forward Madison 0, with 1 draw, averaging 3.0 goals, with both sides scoring 2 times.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Charlotte Independence 1.7 – 1.5 Forward Madison in expected goals – roughly 3.2 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 61% for over 2.5 goals, 64% for GG.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Charlotte Independence 44% · draw 20% · Forward Madison 36%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.43.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Both teams to score, rated at 64% confidence at odds of 1.43. Predicted score: Charlotte Independence 1–1 Forward Madison. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Charlotte Independence44%fair 2.27 · @2.18
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @3.52
Forward Madison36%fair 2.80 · @2.64
3.19Expected goals
1.69Charlotte Independence xG
1.50Forward Madison xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–110%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
2–27%
0–16%

From our goals model: Charlotte Independence 1.7 – 1.5 Forward Madison expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultCharlotte Independence to win ✓44%2.272.18
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80%1.261.20
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓64%1.561.43
Draw no betCharlotte Independence (draw no bet) ✓55%1.81–
Asian handicapForward Madison +1 (Asian handicap)72%1.38–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82%1.221.12
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓61%1.631.48
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓60%1.681.56
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓77%1.301.20
First team to scoreCharlotte Independence to score first51%1.97–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗38%2.62–
Half-time / full-timeHT Charlotte Independence / FT Charlotte Independence ✓26%3.92–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9%11.33–

Recent results

Charlotte Independence – last 6

WLWWWD
2 Novvs Naples5–1W
24 Oct@ Portland Hearts of Pine1–4L
18 Oct@ Greenville Triumph3–0W
11 Octvs NY Cosmos3–0W
4 Oct@ Sarasota Paradise3–2W
26 Sepvs Fort Wayne1–1D
2.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Forward Madison – last 6

WDWLDL
31 Octvs Spokane Velocity2–1W
24 Octvs Union Omaha0–0D
17 Octvs Portland Hearts of Pine2–0W
11 Oct@ Westchester SC2–3L
4 Oct@ Fort Wayne0–0D
26 Sepvs Spokane Velocity0–1L
1.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

23 Aug 2026Forward Madison v Charlotte Independence1–1
24 May 2026Charlotte Independence v Forward Madison3–1
Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison head-to-head page →

USL League One table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Charlotte Independence322066+2866
2Union Omaha321958+2062
3Boise321778+1058
4Forward Madison321688+2456
5Spokane Velocity3216610+654
6One Knoxville321598+1654
7Chattanooga Red Wolves3214513+647
8Naples3214414-746
9Fort Wayne3212911+545
10Westchester SC3211714+440
11Sarasota Paradise3211714-240
12Corpus Christi3291013-1537
13Alta3281014-834
14Portland Hearts of Pine3281014-1034
15Greenville Triumph328618-2330
16NY Cosmos327619-2627
17Richmond Kickers327520-2826

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.43.

Who will win Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison?

On our numbers Charlotte Independence have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Forward Madison 36%.

How many goals will there be in Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison?

Our predicted score is Charlotte Independence 1–1 Forward Madison, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.

When is Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison?

Charlotte Independence vs Forward Madison (USL League One) kicks off on Monday 9 November 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at American Legion Memorial Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.