Charlotte FC vs New York City FC: MLS Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

At Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina this weekend, Charlotte FC will host New York City FC to snap a three-game losing streak in Major League Soccer.

After a 2-2 home tie with Orlando City, the Crown fell to 10th place in the Eastern Conference, two points behind the playoff line and five behind seventh-place New York, who gained ground after a 3-1 victory over Toronto.

Previous Matches and Head-to-Head

Despite playing in front of their home supporters, Charlotte FC blew a 2-0 lead in last week's first game of a three-game homestand.

Although last week marked the first time Dean Smith's squad drew first blood at home this season, they have already lost seven points in the 2025 regular season.

They started the season with a respectable defense, allowing only three goals in their first six home matches in Charlotte. However, in their most recent three home MLS games, they have let in multiple goals.

When the Crown scored in the first half of its last eight regular-season games at Bank of America Stadium, it earned a point in each of those games.

Except for the August 2022 3-2 loss to the Chicago Fire, Charlotte has gone undefeated at home in Major League Soccer since its inaugural season.

With two clean sheets on the season, Charlotte FC has a perfect home record against NYCFC, winning all three meetings by a single goal.

Typical of New York City FC, they bounced back from a disheartening loss with a victory in their subsequent encounter, restoring their top-seven place and earning them a spot in the first round of the playoffs.

This weekend, Pascal Jansen's squad has a chance to tie their longest winning streak of 2025, and it was the third time since May that they have recovered from a loss with a point or better in their subsequent league match.

Also, the Boys and Blue have an opportunity to snap a three-game winning streak away from home in this battle on Saturday. They have gone scoreless in their last two road games.

So far this season, they have scored in the first half of only two away MLS games, and both times they have lost: 4-3 against Atlanta United and 2-2 against Inter Miami in the season opener.

In seven away regular-season games this year, NYCFC has been tied or leading, but they have only won once, a 1-0 victory against Toronto in April.

The Pigeons had never won a match in Charlotte, but last year they scored in the second half to earn a 2-1 comeback victory—their first ever MLS triumph over the Hornets.

Charlotte FC x New York City FC Team News

The Crown were without Souleyman Doumbia (hamstring strain), Nathan Byrne (neck injury), Wilfried Zaha (suspension), and Patrick Agyemang and Tim Ream (US national team, CONCACAF Gold Cup final, 2-1 loss to Mexico) last week when they faced Orlando City.

Charlotte had an early lead thanks to goals from Pep Biel and Bill Tuiloma last week, but they lost by a single point after giving up two goals in the first eleven minutes of the game.

Keaton Parks and Malachi Jones were both sidelined with leg injuries in NYCFC's most recent match, while Tayvon Gray was banned. Meanwhile, the Yankees started goalkeeper Matt Freese in the Gold Cup final.

Their three goals—scored by Hannes Wolf, Mitja Ilenic, and Kevin O'Toole—were enough to defeat the Reds, who only managed an own goal via Tomas Romero.

Our Predictions

Full-time draw @ 3.85 on Sky247.ng

On Saturday, we expect both teams' consistency issues from the regular season to persist, as essential players from both sides attempt to return to the lineup after extended absences.

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