New York City FC vs Charlotte: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
00:30 WAT, Sunday 19 April: New York City FC v Charlotte in the Major League Soccer, played at Yankee Stadium. In the table, New York City FC are 11th, lower half, on 42 points after 34 matches; Charlotte are 5th (upper half) with 54. There are 12 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
New York City FC, last 5: WLDWD Their latest outing: 5–2 win over Westchester SC, away. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Charlotte, last 5: WLWWD Their latest outing: 6–0 win over Charlotte Independence, at home. Scoring is no problem – 3.0 a game lately.
Momentum favours Charlotte, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.6 for New York City FC.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give New York City FC 1.6 xG, Charlotte 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 54% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – New York City FC 49%, draw 24%, Charlotte 27%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: New York City FC 1–1 Charlotte. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
New York City FC49%fair 2.05 · @1.84
Draw24%fair 4.14 · @3.65
Charlotte27%fair 3.70 · @3.95
2.91Expected goals
1.57New York City FC xG
1.34Charlotte xG
61%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: New York City FC 1.6 – 1.3 Charlotte expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
New York City FC to win✗
49%
2.05
1.84
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.70
Draw no bet
New York City FC (draw no bet)✗
64%
1.55
–
Asian handicap
Charlotte +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.37
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.38
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.13
First team to score
New York City FC to score first
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.48
–
Half-time / full-time
HT New York City FC / FT New York City FC✗
25%
3.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.13
–
Recent results
New York City FC – last 5
WLDWD
15 Apr
@ Westchester SC
5–2
W
12 Apr
@ Vancouver Whitecaps
0–2
L
5 Apr
vs St. Louis City
1–1
D
15 Mar
vs Colorado Rapids
3–1
W
23 Feb
@ Los Angeles Galaxy
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.4Conceded / game
80%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Charlotte – last 6
WLWWDW
16 Apr
vs Charlotte Independence
6–0
W
12 Apr
vs Nashville SC
1–2
L
5 Apr
vs Philadelphia Union
2–1
W
22 Mar
vs New York Red Bulls
6–1
W
15 Mar
vs Inter Miami
0–0
D
8 Mar
vs Austin
3–1
W
3.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between New York City FC and Charlotte.
What is the prediction for New York City FC vs Charlotte?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win New York City FC vs Charlotte?
On our numbers New York City FC have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Charlotte 27%.
How many goals will there be in New York City FC vs Charlotte?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for New York City FC vs Charlotte?
Our predicted score is New York City FC 1–1 Charlotte, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is New York City FC vs Charlotte?
New York City FC vs Charlotte (Major League Soccer) kicks off on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 00:30 (West Africa Time) at Yankee Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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