Charlotte FC vs New York City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Charlotte FC vs New York City

Charlotte FC host New York City in the first leg of this MLS Round One playoff clash at Bank of America Stadium, with kick-off set for 17:45 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Charlotte look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -133 if they get the better of New York City and money back if the game finishes in a draw.

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Charlotte FC won 2-0 at home in their last league game. This triumph over Philadelphia Union at Bank of America Stadium made it back-to-back MLS victories. Dean Smith's men recorded five shots on target and had 44% possession, with Wilfried Zaha and Kerwin Vargas each scoring one goal.

New York City FC have lost two straight league games. In their previous MLS appearance at Yankee Stadium, they were turned over 2-1 by Seattle Sounders. The Pigeons were 50% in the possession stakes and managed five shots on goal, while Nicolas Fernandez was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw City land a 2-0 home victory over Charlotte at Yankee Stadium. The 8 H2H games most recently played have featured five Charlotte wins, one draw and two victories for City.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Charlotte FC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
18	NYCFC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 5.6 attempts. Charlotte have had 47.6% possession and 3.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while being awarded 5.7 corners.

Idan Toklomati leads the way with 6 goals, while Wilfried Zaha and Kerwin Vargas have scored 4 and 3 respectively. Kerwin Vargas, Brandt Bronico and Ashley Westwood are the leading assists makers with 2.

City have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts. Pascal Jansen's team have averaged 52.8% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 6.6 attempts.

Alonso Martinez has recorded 5 goals, Nicolas Fernandez 3, with Andres Perea and Hannes Wolf both managing 2. Agustin Ojeda has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nathan Byrne, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Harry Toffolo, Djibril Diani, Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Liel Abada.

New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Justin Haak, Raul, Aiden O'Neill, Andres Perea, Nicolas Fernandez, Maxi Moralez, Kevin O'Toole, Alonso Martinez.

Charlotte FC vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Charlotte FC vs New York City with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Charlotte are available at odds of -133 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this MLS game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.

Our team of experts monitor the current MLS injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Charlotte FC vs New York City league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Charlotte in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Charlotte in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Charlotte in 2 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by NYCFC in 2 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Charlotte in 5 of their last 8 games against NYCFC.

The best betting apps make it a 57.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte 2 - 1 New York City

Charlotte are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hannes Wolf Over 0.5 Shots On Target -132

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC) can be backed at -132 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. We’ll have a play when it comes to this Shots on Target selection as the betting odds look appealing.

Latest Hannes Wolf Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-111

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Kerwin Vargas to Score +340

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte) has registered two goals in his past five MLS games on home soil. It’s worth a play on the +340 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Kerwin Vargas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

New York City Over 4.5 Corners -122

New York City have had over 4.5 corners in two consecutive matches, with Charlotte conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous five home games. There’s everything to like about the City Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -122.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Charlotte

Total

10.50 4.40 6.10

Home

9.80 3.80 6.00

Away

9.00 4.10 4.90

New York City

Total

10.60 5.90 4.70

Home

9.80 5.90 3.90

Away

10.00 4.40 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-104

Charlotte Corners

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

-102

New York City Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-104

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+575

2

+105

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Charlotte FC vs New York City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You can secure betting odds of +143 when it comes to New York City FC claiming a MLS win and the bookmakers have Charlotte FC on offer at +170. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +260.

City can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +185. However, Charlotte are +220 and the draw is +135 if you want to take a different option.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -172.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any MLS match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+260

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+135

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-357

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-105

2

-130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-137

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Alonso Martínez is the market leader at +330 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

First

+110

Anytime

+330

Idan Giorno (Duplicate with 1030254898 Idan Toklomati) (Charlotte)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Idan Giorno (Duplicate with 1030254898 Idan Toklomati) (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-104

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-108

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-111

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-175

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-179

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-179

Agustín Ojeda (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-263

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-667

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-833

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Charlotte have collected eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

City have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The most recent Bank of America Stadium meeting saw Charlotte claim a 2-0 win over City. The past 4 H2H games at Bank of America Stadium have resulted in Charlotte winning each time.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Charlotte FC Home Stats		7-1-2	2.40	1.60	0.80	4	6	3	7
New York City Away Stats		6-1-3	2.70	1.50	1.20	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Charlotte FC vs New York City Lineups & Team News

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