New York City FC
- Pascal Jansen’s New York City FC have 11 points from seven MLS 2026 games and are 11th in the table.
- New York City FC have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, with a 5-2 US Open Cup win being the highlight, but they were beaten 2-0 by Vancouver Whitecaps in their most recent MLS game.
- Jansen has brought a more proactive, high-pressing, possession-first style of soccer to New York City since he took charge in January 2025.
- They have conceded five goals in four home MLS 2026 matches, suggesting they are not yet solid enough at the back to be entirely dominant when they build up play from the back.
Charlotte
- 13th-placed Charlotte also have 11 points from seven MLS 2026 games.
- Dean Smith has imbued Charlotte with a vertically-minded style since taking over in December 2023 that has seen them counter-press and attack with numbers when they win the ball back.
- Charlotte have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five MLS 2026 matches, including a 2-1 win at Philadelphia Union.
- They have drawn one and lost one of their two MLS 2026 away games, averaging 2.00 goals conceded per game.
Head-to-Head
- New York City FC have won three of their last five games against Charlotte across all competitions, including a 3-1 win away in the 2025 MLS Playoffs.
- The visitors have claimed two wins in their last five matches against NYCFC.
Key Players
- Nicolas Fernandez has scored five goals in seven MLS 2026 appearances for New York City FC.
- Pep Biel has four in seven for Charlotte.
- Talles Magno has been in good form for the hosts recently with four of their most recent 11 goals coming in their last five.
- Maxi Moralez is their best creator with five assists in MLS 2026.
Betting Insights
New York City FC are the favourites at 1.84 to win the game, but we feel it is better to back Over 2.5 goals at 1.8 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.7 , given the attack-minded nature of both sides and their head-to-head record.
Prediction
NYCFC to edge out Charlotte in lively encounter .
