Connecticut FC vs Fort Lauderdale CF Sunday 20th September 2026 09:00 PM football predictions. - Dukamneti Sports
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Match Analysis

Connecticut FC Fort Lauderdale CF
Connecticut FC L L L W W W
Fort Lauderdale CF L L W D L W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Why this prediction? AI insight

The model predicts a home win for Connecticut FC with a 74% probability, reflecting a clear quality gap favoring the home side and moderate recent form for Connecticut compared to poor form for Fort Lauderdale CF. The market odds also suggest a strong likelihood of a home win, aligning closely with the model's high confidence level. Additionally, the model sees a 74% chance that more than one goal will be scored, which matches the market's strong lean toward an over 1.5 goals outcome. The defensive struggles of Fort Lauderdale CF further support the prediction of an active, goal-oriented match.

Connecticut FC Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 13, 26 Away New York City II 1 - 0 Loss
Sep 8, 26 Away Atlanta United II 4 - 1 Loss
Aug 29, 26 Home New York RB II 2 - 4 Loss
Aug 23, 26 Away Bethlehem Steel 2 - 4 Win
Aug 19, 26 Away Crown Legacy 0 - 2 Win
Aug 16, 26 Away FC Cincinnati II 2 - 3 Win

Fort Lauderdale CF Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Sep 13, 26 Home Huntsville City 1 - 4 Loss
Sep 4, 26 Home Orlando City II 1 - 4 Loss
Sep 1, 26 Home New York City II 4 - 2 Win
Aug 28, 26 Home Atlanta United II 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 23, 26 Away Chicago Fire 3 - 1 Loss
Aug 19, 26 Home New England II 4 - 2 Win

MLS Next Pro Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
13 Connecticut FC 27 13 2 12 52 50 +2 41
30 Fort Lauderdale CF 27 3 5 19 28 67 -39 14

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 57.21% likelihood that both Connecticut FC and Fort Lauderdale CF will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Connecticut FC to win
This prediction indicates that Connecticut FC has a 74.13% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 14.10 %
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 74.16% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 73.58% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.

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