Charlotte Independence host AV Alta on Sunday, Aug 30 at 1:00 AM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 4 points in the USL League One, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Charlotte Independence come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). AV Alta travel in good form (3W 2D 0L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Charlotte Independence and AV Alta have split their 2 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Charlotte Independence won 3–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Charlotte Independence a slight edge, but AV Alta are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.