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 Charleston Battery
Charlotte Independence will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-2 USA US Open Cup victory over Charleston Battery on March 31. In that match, Charlotte Independence saw 37% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlotte Independence | 37% | 0 (5) | 0.42 | 56 |
 Charleston Battery | 63% | 0 (4) | 2.04 | 117 |
New York Cosmos vs Charlotte Independence Stats
Key Stats
| New York Cosmos | Charlotte Independence | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 1.23 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
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.