Charlotte Independence 2 face South Carolina United FC on Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL League Two, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Charlotte Independence 2 come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). South Carolina United FC, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Charlotte Independence 2 won their last outing, while South Carolina United FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Charlotte Independence 2 and South Carolina United FC have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Charlotte Independence 2 won 1–7. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Charlotte Independence 2 win or a draw looks most likely.