New York City vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026
MLS Betting Preview: New York City vs Charlotte FC
New York City go head-to-head with Charlotte FC at Citi Field, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 18 April.
New York City and Charlotte both look capable of scoring when it comes to this contest, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -154.
New York City FC suffered a defeat in their last MLS game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road at BC Place against Vancouver Whitecaps. Pascal Jansen's team had most of the ball enjoying 58% possession and two shots on target.
Four days ago, City claimed a 5-2 win in the U.S. Open Cup when facing Westchester SC on the road.
Charlotte FC lost when last in action. In a home game at Bank of America Stadium, they were beaten 2-1 by Nashville SC. The Crown had 45% of possession and three shots on goal, with Archie Goodwin finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
City haven’t lost to Charlotte in their past four games. In their last clash, visitors City secured a 3-1 victory at Bank of America Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have seen each team land four wins and there’s been two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  NYCFC |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 13 |  Charlotte FC |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 13:9 | 11 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. City have had 55.1% possession and 3.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.
Top scorer Nicolas Fernandez has found the net 7 times, with Hannes Wolf, Agustin Ojeda, Maxi Moralez and Keaton Parks getting 2 goals each. Maxi Moralez has recorded the most assists with 7.
Charlotte have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.6% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 12.4 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Pep Biel on 4, followed by Archie Goodwin and Idan Toklomati with 3. Pep Biel and Liel Abada have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
New York City predicted lineup (4-3-3): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Raul Gustavo, Kai Trewin, Kevin OToole, Keaton Parks, Aiden O'Neill, Maxi Moralez, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Hannes Wolf.
Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina (GK), Nathan Byrne, Morrison Agyemang, Tim Ream, Harry Toffolo, Ashley Westwood, Pep Biel, Djibril Diani, Kerwin Vargas, Idan Toklomati, Wilfried Zaha.
New York City vs Charlotte FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Join us as we dissect the top New York City vs Charlotte FC betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
It’s likely that we’ll see the two teams finding the net and that leads us to bet BTTS Yes for this MLS showdown. This betting selection is priced at -154 and can be backed with confidence.
We study the MLS form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key New York City vs Charlotte FC league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 60.6% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 Goals are picks along the same lines and they can be combined on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. In the quest for a slightly bigger price, you can take this option.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
Charlotte
Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +480. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Pep Biel (Charlotte) has scored three goals in his past five MLS matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +320 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 3.40 New York City corners in the past 10 games. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back City to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -105.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: both teams to find the net, Charlotte to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap and also Pep Biel (Charlotte) to score.
A bet builder provides football punters an option to bet a multiple on the same match. You can go through the available markets and cherry-pick the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.
New York City vs Charlotte FC Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookmakers affording them a 54% chance of winning, New York City FC might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -118 when it comes to this MLS encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Charlotte FC have been priced up at +310.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. City are -120 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Charlotte +0.5 at -108 which means the draw is also included with this pick.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS Yes is available at -154 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to MLS games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
There is +180 available that Nicolás Fernández Mercau finds the net, while he is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
- MLS: 08/11 2025 Charlotte 1 New York City 3
- MLS: 01/11 2025 New York City 6 Charlotte 7
- MLS: 28/10 2025 Charlotte 0 New York City 1
- MLS: 20/09 2025 New York City 2 Charlotte 0
- MLS: 13/07 2025 Charlotte 2 New York City 0
- MLS: 28/04 2024 New York City 2 Charlotte 1
- MLS: 25/02 2024 Charlotte 1 New York City 0
- MLS: 06/07 2023 New York City 1 Charlotte 1
- MLS: 07/05 2023 Charlotte 3 New York City 2
- MLS: 10/09 2022 Charlotte 1 New York City 0
New York City League Stats
Charlotte FC League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Nicolas Fernandez (5), Agustin Ojeda (2), Hannes Wolf (2)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Maxi Moralez (5), Agustin Ojeda (1), Tayvon Gray (1)
New York City vs Charlotte FC Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on City vs Charlotte without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed MLS lineups alongside the newest injury information.
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
New York City Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous Charlotte FC Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
Charlotte FC Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19:4 | 18 |
| 2 | SJ Earthquakes | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13:2 | 18 |
| 3 | Los Angeles FC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:2 | 16 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:4 | 16 |
| 5 | Real Salt Lake | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 6 | Chicago Fire | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9:5 | 13 |
| 7 | Seattle Sounders | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6:2 | 13 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19:12 | 12 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Inter Miami | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 11 | NYCFC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 12 | San Diego | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Charlotte FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | 11 |
| 14 | Toronto FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:11 | 11 |
| 15 | NY Red Bulls | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 16 | Minnesota Utd | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:13 | 11 |
| 17 | NE Revolution | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12:9 | 9 |
| 18 | LA Galaxy | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:11 | 8 |
| 19 | Portland Timbers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 20 | D.C. United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4:9 | 7 |
| 21 | FC Cincinnati | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10:16 | 7 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:16 | 6 |
| 23 | Columbus Crew | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:10 | 6 |
| 24 | Austin FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:11 | 6 |
| 25 | St. Louis | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6:9 | 6 |
| 26 | Atlanta United | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 27 | Sporting KC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:17 | 4 |
| 28 | Orlando City | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:24 | 4 |
| 29 | Philadelphia | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6:12 | 3 |
| 30 | CF Montréal | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8:19 | 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Los Angeles FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:0 | 12 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Nashville SC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 5 | Colorado Rapids | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 9 |
| 6 | NE Revolution | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:1 | 9 |
| 7 | SJ Earthquakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 8 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 10 | FC Dallas | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11:9 | 9 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 12 | NYCFC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 7 |
| 13 | San Diego | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 14 | Portland Timbers | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 16 | NY Red Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 17 | Houston Dynamo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 18 | Austin FC | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 19 | LA Galaxy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 20 | St. Louis | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 21 | Minnesota Utd | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 22 | Atlanta United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 23 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 24 | Orlando City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 3 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 26 | Inter Miami | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 27 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 28 | Sporting KC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 1 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 30 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
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