Our New York City FC vs Charlotte FC Prediction: 1-1
New York City FC vs Charlotte FC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This New York City FC vs Charlotte FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – Vancouver Whitecaps vs New York City FC
New York City FC will hope to recover from their recent 0-2 USA MLS setback against Vancouver Whitecaps on April 11. In that match, New York City FC had 58% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vancouver Whitecaps | 42% | 13 (10) | 3.44 | 54 |
 New York City FC | 58% | 3 (3) | 0.6 | 33 |
Charlotte FC's Last Match – Charlotte FC vs Nashville SC
Charlotte FC must win to recover from their recent 1-2 USA MLS defeat against Nashville SC on April 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Charlotte FC controlled 45% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlotte FC | 45% | 6 (2) | 2.29 | 59 |
 Nashville SC | 55% | 8 (4) | 0.51 | 45 |
New York City FC vs Charlotte FC Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Charlotte FC average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
New York City FC 16-14
Charlotte FC 16-11
What are the odds for this match?
New York City FC to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.5
Charlotte FC to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
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