MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Interstat) — A clash of in-state rivals with contrasting recent fortunes will take center stage Tuesday when the Charleston Battery host South Georgia Tormenta FC in a club friendly at Patriots Point.

The match, part of the global Club Friendlies schedule, pits a Battery side coming off a dramatic win against a Tormenta team that has not played a competitive match in over two months.

Charleston (1-1-0 in recent play) arrives with momentum, having edged Phoenix Rising 2-1 at home last Saturday. That victory served as a bounce-back from a 3-1 midweek loss to North Carolina on Jan. 14. The Battery’s attack showed potency against Phoenix, a positive sign as they fine-tune preparations for their upcoming USL Championship season.

Tormenta, of USL League One, last played on Nov. 2, 2025, securing a 1-1 draw on the road against Spokane Velocity. The extended layoff raises questions about match sharpness for the visiting side, though it may also mean a fully rested squad.

Statistical projections present a conflicting outlook. Interstat’s game simulator predicts a 2-2 draw. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system heavily favors Tormenta, giving it a 68.40% probability to win. This discrepancy likely reflects the different levels of competition each team faces in their respective leagues and Tormenta’s historically strong ELO rating.

For the Battery, the friendly serves as a final tune-up before a congested February schedule. Following Tuesday’s match, Charleston will not play again until it opens a string of 10 games in 30 days, beginning at home against Charlotte on Feb. 3. Managing minutes and evaluating roster depth will be key for Battery coach Ben Pirmann.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. EST at Patriots Point. The match offers both teams a final opportunity to build cohesion, with Charleston seeking to carry forward its winning feeling and Tormenta aiming to shake off any rust in a hostile environment.