Pep Biel is the ace in the pack at Charlotte
New York City FC will have the edge in terms of quality in the upcoming fixture, but the visitors do not have the best record away and may not be able to dominate the game according to our Charlotte vs New York City FC prediction.
City, who beat Charlotte 2-1 at Yankee Stadium in MLS 2024, currently sit 11th in the table with 31 points from 20 games.
In contrast, the Charlotte vs New York City FC odds show Charlotte are 17th on 26 points from 21 matches played in what has been an extremely tough campaign.
Their form has been mixed of late with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats from their last 5 MLS matches.
Pascal Jansen took over the reins in January 2025 and has placed a greater emphasis on fluidity and possession-based football. The Charlotte vs New York City FC preview highlights how both sides’ tactical approaches will collide in this matchup.
Hannes Wolf is the top scorer for NYCFC with 9 goals from 20 MLS 2025 games, scoring 5 of the team's last 9 strikes, while Mounsef Bakrar adds technical flair to NYCFC’s attack.
Direct Charlotte FC will attack NYCFC’s open spaces
Dean Smith has had a similar influence on Charlotte since taking over in December 2023. He has added a bit more pragmatism to the way they play, which is still direct and vertical, but with Adilson Malanda at the back adding a layer of composure and control in those high-pressure situations.
Patrick Agyemang provides Charlotte with physicality and a vertical threat and can play different roles up front depending on what they need. This Charlotte vs New York City FC prediction suggests Charlotte have enough quality in the final third to threaten NYCFC and should be a match for them.
Their most recent two results have seen them lose 3-2 away at Chicago Fire FC 11 days ago and then fight back to draw 2-2 at home to Orlando City four days later.
NYCFC, meanwhile, have been held to a 1-0 away defeat at CF Montreal and then won 3-1 at home against Toronto FC last time out. For even more insight into potential outcomes, be sure to check out our Charlotte vs New York City FC betting tips.
Home advantage a key factor in Charlotte’s favour
This could be an important fixture in the MLS 2025 Eastern Conference. Charlotte are the slight favourites at 2.03, although our preference is for the 3.9 draw, with NYCFC 3.65. The latest Charlotte vs New York City FC prediction continues to favor a close and hard-fought contest between these two sides.
The head-to-head record in this matchup over the last year has been 2 wins for Charlotte, 1 for NYCFC and 1 draw, but home advantage will be key here and NYCFC have only won 1, drawn 4 and lost 4 of their 9 MLS 2025 road games.
With Pep Biel leading the lines for Charlotte with 7 MLS 2025 goals from 20 appearances, of which 3 have come in the last 5, and James Sands the focal point of the NYCFC midfield, both sides have a good chance of getting on the scoreboard. That makes both teams to score the most attractive market for Saturday’s game.
