{"id":2070,"date":"2026-03-06T12:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=2070"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:36:40","slug":"charlotte-fc-vs-austin-fc-stats-predictions-odds-tips-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/charlotte-fc-vs-austin-fc-stats-predictions-odds-tips-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte FC vs Austin FC: Stats, predictions, odds & tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

Charlotte FC hosts Austin FC at Bank of America Stadium for their 2026 MLS home opener on Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 PM ET. After a brutal road start, including a 0-3 loss to LA Galaxy where Charlotte was outshot 23-5 and managed just one shot on target, the home crowd will be desperate to see a turnaround. Austin FC come in on the back of a solid start to the season but have struggled away from home recently. This clash is crucial for Charlotte to regain confidence and set the tone for their campaign while Austin look to maintain momentum despite key absences.<\/p>\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n

Charlotte’s strong home form and Austin’s ongoing away troubles make the home win and goals markets stand out as prime bets for this fixture. Charlotte has won seven of their last nine MLS home games, while Austin have lost five of their last six on the road. Given these factors and both teams’ attacking threats, backing Charlotte to edge this one with goals at both ends looks solid.<\/p>\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n
Charlotte FC to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-104 @ Bet365<\/a>
(51.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCharlotte’s dominant home record and offensive firepower outweigh Austin’s shaky away form and missing key players.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-147 @ Bet365<\/a>
(59.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCharlotte have conceded in their first two matches; Austin’s attack led by Uzuni should find the net despite absences.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Total Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n-116 @ Bet365<\/a>
(53.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCharlotte’s high volume of shots and Austin’s porous defense on the road makes this a value bet.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with Charlotte FC to win, add Both Teams To Score for parlay potential.<\/p>\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

After two games in 2026, Austin FC sit comfortably ahead with four points and a positive goal difference, while Charlotte FC have yet to find their footing, sitting 9th with just a single point. Charlotte’s early-season stats show a team that’s struggling to impose itself away from home, whereas Austin’s solid start is undermined by poor away performances, which they will look to improve in Charlotte.<\/p>\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead>\n
Charlotte FC<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Austin FC<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n0<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n