New York City vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs Charlotte FC

New York City host Charlotte FC in this MLS game at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We Think Over 2.5 is the Value Bet

The betting odds for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market is -130 and we think that this price looks really appealing. New York City and Charlotte should combine to cover the line and it’s a value wager.

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5 of Last 7 H2H Clashes Have Been Charlotte Wins

New York City FC have enjoyed back-to-back MLS victories, most recently beating Columbus Crew 3-2. It was a home win at Yankee Stadium. Pascal Jansen's team had most of the ball enjoying 56% possession and eight shots on target, with Hannes Wolf bagging two goals and Julian Fernandez scoring the other.

Charlotte FC made it nine consecutive wins after a 3-0 home success over Inter Miami at Bank of America Stadium. The North Carolina outfit recorded four shots on goal and had 42% possession, while Idan Toklomati was on fire with a hat-trick.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Charlotte won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 2-0 home victory was recorded against City at Bank of America Stadium. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H games involve five triumphs for Charlotte, one draw and one win for City.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Charlotte FC	34	19	2	13	55	46	9	55:46	59
9	NYCFC	34	17	5	12	50	44	6	50:44	56

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7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. City have had 56.2% possession and 4.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Alonso Martinez has found the net 7 times, with Hannes Wolf and Andres Perea scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Agustin Ojeda and Maxi Moralez are tied for the most assists on 4.

Charlotte have won 9 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.9 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Crown have averaged 45.2% possession, 3.3 corners taken and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 0.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Idan Toklomati is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8, Pep Biel is on 4 and Kerwin Vargas on 3. Pep Biel has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Charlotte FC confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Adilson Malanda, Tim Ream, Nathan Byrne, Brandt Bronico, Djibril Diani, Ashley Westwood, Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Wilfried Zaha.

New York City vs Charlotte FC Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for New York City vs Charlotte FC with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two MLS teams can yield at least three goals between them. On this basis, we’re playing Over 2.5 Goals at -130 which will give us a nice potential return if this outcome happens.

The MLS experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key New York City vs Charlotte FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 NYCFC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 NYCFC games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Charlotte games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Charlotte games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Charlotte games.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

There are plenty of wagering options, with the Both Teams to Score market presenting bettors with a BTTS Yes pick. It’s a straightforward wager where you need a goal from each side.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

New York City 2 - 2 Charlotte

There are attractive odds of +950 when it comes to a 2-2 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Wilfried Zaha Over 0.5 Shots On Target -130

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte) can be backed to have one or more shots on goal at -130. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Wilfried Zaha Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

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Hannes Wolf to Score +190

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC) has scored five goals in his past five MLS home games. There are odds of +190 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Hannes Wolf Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

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Corners Prediction

Charlotte Under 4.5 Corners -154

Charlotte have not covered the 4.5 corners line in seven consecutive games, with New York City conceding under 4.5 corners in their past six matches. We’re anticipating Charlotte to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -154.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

New York City

Total

10.60 5.70 4.90

Home

10.30 6.40 3.90

Away

10.00 4.40 5.60

Charlotte

Total

10.40 4.40 6.00

Home

9.80 3.80 6.00

Away

8.80 4.00 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-110

New York City Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-119

Charlotte Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+105

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+650

2

+205

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New York City vs Charlotte FC 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.

Bookies Have City as Favourites

The bookmakers have New York City FC at -111 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 53% chance of winning this MLS clash based on the betting odds. Charlotte FC are the +295 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on City to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Charlotte +0.5 at -111 and that gets the draw onside.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

-111

X

+255

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+135

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-345

X2

-115

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-111

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+117

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Alonso Martínez is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There’s the chance to back Alonso Martínez at +310 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

First

-105

Anytime

+310

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Hannes Wolf (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+105

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-132

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-122

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-164

Andrés Perea (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-147

Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-250

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Aiden O'Neill (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Djibril Diani (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Maximiliano Moralez (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Justin Haak (NYCFC)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Harry Toffolo (Charlotte)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Six City Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

City have six victories and four defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Charlotte have now managed three away wins on the bounce. The North Carolina team have collected six defeats and four victories in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

City enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Charlotte at Yankee Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
New York City Home Stats		6-0-4	3.20	1.90	1.30	8	2	6	4
Charlotte FC Away Stats		5-0-5	3.10	1.50	1.60	6	4	6	4

• 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

New York City vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News

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