New-York City vs Charlotte Prediction 18 April 2026
🔊 The upcoming match promises to be a spectacle, given the form of the opponents. New York City are showcasing impressive scoring ability, which allows them to confidently hold their position near the top of the table. Charlotte also display strong attacking potential and currently sit in fifth place, eager to improve their standing. Both teams are motivated to achieve the best possible result in this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 08 November 2025 and ended with a 1-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative look at the statistics from that encounter (Charlotte were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 6.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between New York City and Charlotte:
- 11 matches played;
- home team victories - 4, away team wins - 6, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 12 for New York City, 13 for Charlotte;
- average total in the first half - 1.27, in the second half - 1;
- average total goals per match - 2.27.
Head-to-head statistics New-York City - Charlotte
New-York City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the U.S. Open Cup, featuring Hershtedster as the home side against New York City FC. The game concluded with a 2-5 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (New York City FC vs Hershtedster):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 5.
New York City enter this match in mixed form, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five outings. The team currently sit fourth in the table, indicating a degree of stability. Offensively, they are quite prolific, averaging two goals per game over the last 10 matches. Defensively, they occasionally slip up, conceding around 1.3 goals per match. Nevertheless, their ability to dominate in attack makes New York City a formidable opponent for any team.
Match Results: New-York City
Charlotte Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on during the U.S. Open Cup (hosted by Charlotte against Charlotte Independence). The match ended in a 6-0 victory.
Here are the game statistics (Charlotte vs. Charlotte Independence):
- possession: 70% vs. 30%;
- corners: 7 vs. 2;
- fouls: 12 vs. 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs. 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs. 0.
Charlotte are showing strong form, securing three wins in their last five matches. The team currently sits fifth in the standings and is eager to climb higher. Offensively, Charlotte have been quite productive, averaging 1.86 goals per game this season. Their defense also holds its own, conceding an average of about 1.2 goals per match. This blend of confident attacking play and solid defense makes them a formidable opponent on the field.
Match Results: Charlotte
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 6, draws - 1.
Statistics: New-York City vs Charlotte
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- win percentage: 43% vs 43%;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Charlotte won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 away games.
- Charlotte won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games.
- Charlotte won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.09, the guests - 1.18;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.27;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: New-York City vs Charlotte
- average total in the tournament: 3.29 vs 3.14;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.86;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.43;
- New-York City: average total at home in the tournament - 2.75;
- Charlotte: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2.75) vs 2 (away - 0.33).
- Charlotte have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against New-York City (MLS).
- Charlotte have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 away games (MLS).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: New-York City vs Charlotte
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for New-York City at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Charlotte away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for New-York City at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Charlotte away - 1 (33%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (11/103, 10.7%);
- New-York City at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:3 , 3:1 , 5:0 (1/4, 25%);
- Charlotte away most often play: 1:1 , 3:0 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.56% (odds 7)
2:1 - 8.76% (odds 8)
2:0 - 8.12% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and the form of the opponents, the upcoming match promises to be high-scoring. New York City are showcasing a strong attacking game, averaging 2 goals per match. Charlotte are also active up front, with an average of 1.86 goals per game. Both teams' defensive lines occasionally make errors, which could lead to numerous chances. Given the trend of over 2.5 goals, which has occurred in six of Charlotte's last seven matches, betting on this outcome seems to be the most well-founded choice.
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