Our North Carolina FC vs Charlotte FC Prediction: 1-2
North Carolina FC vs Charlotte FC in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday May 7, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This North Carolina 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
North Carolina FC's Last Match – Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC
North Carolina FC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 USA USL Championship victory over Pittsburgh Riverhounds in their last outing. In that match, North Carolina FC recorded 49% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 51% | 0 (1) | 0.61 | 63 |
 North Carolina FC | 49% | 0 (3) | 0.92 | 48 |
Charlotte FC's Last Match – Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-4 USA MLS defeat at the hands of Columbus Crew on May 4. In that match, Charlotte FC saw 42% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbus Crew | 58% | 12 (10) | 2.41 | 58 |
 Charlotte FC | 42% | 6 (3) | 1.71 | 38 |
North Carolina FC vs Charlotte FC Stats
Key Stats
| North Carolina FC | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 1.58 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
North Carolina FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Charlotte FC average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
North Carolina FC 14-12
Charlotte FC 16-10
What are the odds for this match?
North Carolina FC to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.5
Charlotte FC to win: @1.909