Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

MLS Betting Preview: Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake

Charlotte FC host Real Salt Lake in this MLS match at Bank of America Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Backing Charlotte To Claim Victory

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Charlotte who are trading at odds of -100. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and they can beat Salt Lake.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 3-1 RSL Victory

Charlotte FC triumphed in their last game 1-0, making it five on the bounce. This was an away victory at TQL Stadium against FC Cincinnati. The Crown had 50% of possession and three shots on target, with Wilfried Zaha scoring a late winner.

Real Salt Lake suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Sports Illustrated Stadium against New York Red Bulls. The Utah team managed three shots on goal and had 45% possession, while Zavier Gozo found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between RSL and Charlotte saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at America First Field.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Charlotte FC	26	13	2	11	44	39	5	44:39	41
20	Real Salt Lake	25	9	4	12	27	32	-5	27:32	31

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Charlotte have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. The North Carolina club have averaged 47.8% possession and 3.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Pep Biel has found the net 6 times, with Idan Toklomati and Wilfried Zaha scoring 5 and 3 respectively. Pep Biel is the leading assists maker with 4.

RSL have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. Pablo Mastroeni's side average 50.6% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 9.8 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Zavier Gozo, Diogo Goncalves, William Agada and Johnny Russell, with 2 goals apiece. William Agada and Alexandros Katranis have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Bill Tuiloma, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Nathan Byrne, Brandt Bronico, Wilfried Zaha, Djibril Diani, Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Liel Abada.

Real Salt Lake predicted lineup (4-4-2): Rafael Cabral (GK), Noel Caliskan, Justen Glad, Brayan Vera, Sam Junqua, Diogo Gonçalves, Emeka Eneli, Braian Ojeda, Alexandros Katranis, Zavier Gozo, William Agada.

Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Charlotte look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -100 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this MLS clash.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The MLS form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake league stats:

• Charlotte have won 5 consecutive games.
• Charlotte have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Charlotte have won 12 of their last 18 games at home.

Charlotte to Win Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Charlotte 2 - 1 Salt Lake

Charlotte can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

William Agada Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143

William Agada (RSL) can be backed to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at -143. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest William Agada Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

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Kerwin Vargas to Score +370

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte) has netted two goals in his past five MLS matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +370 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Kerwin Vargas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-156

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Corners Prediction

Salt Lake Under 4.5 Corners -135

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Real Salt Lake in four straight games, while the past three Charlotte home matches have seen under 4.5 corners conceded. We think that RSL will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -135.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Charlotte

Total

8.30 3.50 4.80

Home

7.80 3.80 4.00

Away

8.90 3.00 5.90

Salt Lake

Total

10.10 4.40 5.70

Home

9.30 5.50 3.80

Away

8.70 3.20 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

Charlotte Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Salt Lake Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+650

2

+150

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Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake 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.

Charlotte Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The bookmakers have Charlotte FC as -100 favourites for this MLS encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 50% likely to triumph. Real Salt Lake are the underdogs at +250 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Charlotte are -100 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for RSL +0.5 at -123 instead.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -175.

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Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+260

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+133

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-345

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-100

2 Hcp +0.5

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Wilfried Zaha Favourite to Score the First Goal

Wilfried Zaha is priced at +550 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +215 to find the net anytime.

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Idan Giorno (Charlotte)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

William Agada (RSL)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Dominik Marczuk (RSL)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Diego Luna (RSL)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Ariath Piol (RSL)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Philip Quinton (RSL)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+125

Idan Giorno (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+107

William Agada (RSL)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Liel Abada (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-115

Dominik Marczuk (RSL)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-135

Zavier Gozo (RSL)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-143

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-156

Diogo Goncalves (RSL)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-172

Ariath Piol (RSL)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-200

Eryk Williamson (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-278

Pablo Ruiz (RSL)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-303

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-345

Alexandros Katranis (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Philip Quinton (RSL)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1111

Braian Ojeda (RSL)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-769

Can Charlotte Continue Strong Home Form?

Charlotte have managed three consecutive victories at Bank of America Stadium. Dean Smith's team have finished with seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

RSL have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

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	3.30	2.10	1.20	7	3	6	4
Real Salt Lake Away Stats		2-3-5	2.30	1.00	1.30	4	6	7	3

• 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

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Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Charlotte vs RSL, check the team news first. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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