New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence Prediction: 2-1

New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence in the USA USL League One is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.

This New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence 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 Cosmos's Last Match – New York Cosmos vs Fort Wayne FC

Determined to maintain their recent success, New York Cosmos must win following their 2-0 USA USL League One victory against Fort Wayne FC on March 28. In that match, New York Cosmos recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
New York Cosmos	50%	0 (3)	1.14	39
Fort Wayne FC	50%	0 (7)	1.2	100

Charlotte Independence's Last Match – Charlotte Independence vs Spokane Velocity FC

Charlotte Independence will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-0 USA USL League One victory over Spokane Velocity FC on March 27. In that match, Charlotte Independence saw 41% of the ball and 5 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Charlotte Independence	41%	0 (5)	3	54
Spokane Velocity FC	59%	0 (0)	1.08	65

New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

New York Cosmos are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Charlotte Independence average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

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