{"id":6714,"date":"2026-05-15T05:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=6714"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:04:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:04:04","slug":"match-preview-charlotte-fc-vs-new-york-city-fc-05-13-26-mls","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-charlotte-fc-vs-new-york-city-fc-05-13-26-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte FC vs NYCFC predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charlotte FC vs NYCFC predictions<\/h3>\n

Charlotte FC host NYCFC at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:15 PM ET, in an Eastern Conference six-pointer that could separate these two sides in the playoff race.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both clubs arrive level on 15 points \u2014 New York City FC hold seventh in the East by virtue of a superior goal difference, Charlotte FC one place below in eighth. The margin between them is thin, and the MLS Eastern Conference standings<\/a> are compressed enough that a home win for Charlotte could meaningfully shift the picture. The Crown have found wins hard to come by lately, picking up just one from their last six outings; NYCFC carry genuine confidence after their 3-0 home dismantling of Columbus Crew last Sunday ended a difficult run without a victory. Our Charlotte FC vs New York City FC predictions are below \u2014 odds from bet365 US<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charlotte are priced as narrow home favorites at +115, but the MLS<\/a> head-to-head record tells a different story: NYCFC have won three of the last five meetings between these clubs. Whatever the result, the market is clear on goals \u2014 Both Teams to Score is firm at -163.<\/p>\n

Charlotte FC vs NYCFC Predictions & Best Bets<\/h2>\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We\u2019re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Charlotte FC to win<\/td>\n+115 @ bet365<\/a>
(47% implied)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThree wins from six at Bank of America Stadium this season \u2014 Charlotte\u2019s home form is their strongest suit. The +115 price overestimates the away side\u2019s chances given the venue edge and the playoff stakes pushing the Crown to perform.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BTTS Yes<\/td>\n-163 @ bet365<\/a>
(62% implied)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nCharlotte average 1.7 goals per game in 2026 MLS; NYCFC are at 1.8. Both defenses have conceded across their recent run \u2014 Charlotte average 1.8 against per game, NYCFC 1.5. The -163 price reflects a statistical near-certainty in this matchup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/td>\n-143 @ bet365<\/a>
(59% implied)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFour of Charlotte\u2019s last five and three of NYCFC\u2019s last five went over 2.5. Average goals per game across those five matches: 3.8 (Charlotte) and 3.4 (NYCFC). Their April 18 meeting ended 2-1 \u2014 the lower end of what both squads are capable of producing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score: Charlotte FC 2-1<\/td>\n\u2014 @ bet365<\/a>
(\u2014)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe most probable Charlotte win scoreline given the BTTS lean and the home side\u2019s single-goal margins at Bank of America Stadium. A speculative add to any parlay.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nicol\u00e1s Fern\u00e1ndez<\/strong>\u00a0anytime scorer<\/td>\n\u2014 @ bet365<\/a>
(\u2014)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNYCFC\u2019s top scorer this season with eight goals in 12 matches and 21 shots on target \u2014 1.75 per game. Even in NYCFC\u2019s more difficult runs, Fern\u00e1ndez Mercau creates and converts. Charlotte\u2019s defense has been vulnerable to exactly this type of pressing forward.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Our approach: Start with BTTS Yes and Over 2.5 as the joint foundation \u2014 both are backed by the season-long data and the last-five averages. Pair Charlotte to win at +115 for outright value.<\/p>\n

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Prediction Markets: Live Odds & Win Probability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Polymarket<\/a> has this fixture listed, pricing Charlotte as a modest favorite consistent with the sportsbook read. The match-result market suggests a lean toward the home side without strong conviction — the outcome range is wide enough that this reads as a close contest rather than a clear market call. Kalshi<\/a> had not listed this fixture at time of writing; we will add their market data here if pricing surfaces before kick-off.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n

12 games in, Charlotte FC and New York City FC have produced identical records: four wins, three draws, five defeats, 15 points. Goal difference is the only separator \u2014 NYCFC\u2019s +4 keeps them in seventh, Charlotte\u2019s -1 places the Crown eighth. Both clubs are in the playoff places for now, but the Eastern Conference is tight enough that one bad week could push either side outside the cut.<\/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>\n<\/thead>\n
New York City FC<\/td>\n7th (East)<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charlotte FC<\/td>\n8th (East)<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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