Charlotte FC vs New York City Prediction: NYCFC come bearing gifts!

Charlotte FC and New York City face each other in the opening game of the new season. New York City will be making the trip to the Bank of America Stadium for the 3rd time since their first meeting in 2022. In both meetings on that ground, the results ended in a win for Charlotte FC and it is expected that the dominance continues in this game, but New York City will be hoping to change the narrative and get their first win over Charlotte at the Bank of America Stadium.

Both clubs participated in the preseason warm up games ahead of the new season. Charlotte FC had a successful run in the preseason, winning 2 of the 5 matches they played in. While New York City were absolutely shocking in all 5 preseason games, as they failed to win a single game.

With all things considered, Charlotte FC are emerging as favorites to grab the first 3 points and it will be interesting to see how New York City intends to stop that from happening.

Charlotte FC

One interesting fact about Charlotte FC here is that they have never lost a single game against New York City. Despite both clubs playing only 4 matches against each other, Charlotte FC have maintained dominance in those games. So, it seems like an opening day gift for the Charlotte FC side as they are drawn against New York City at the Bank of America Stadium.

Charlotte FC ended the previous season in 19th spot on the joint MLS table. They had a total of 43 points from 10 wins, 13 draws and 11 defeats. Karol Swiderski was top scorer for Charlotte FC with 12 goals and he had joint top assist with 5 assists. 

Ahead of the new season Charlotte FC have added 6 players to the team. Although neither of the players are high profile players to effect an immediate change in the team, they provide enough depth for the long awaited season. 

Enzo Copetti looks like the man to lead the attacking line once again this season. He managed only 6 goals in 27 matches last season. But he will be expected to do better this season if the team is serious about achieving their objectives.

New York City FC

A defeat on opening day is not the way any team intends to start a new season. But from all indications, New York City looks to be heading towards that direction. New York City will take the trip to the Bank of America Stadium to face Charlotte FC on the opening day. 

Despite having a poor record of 3 defeats and 1 draw against Charlotte FC, New York City will also have to overcome a very poor form if they intend to win against Charlotte FC. They played in 5 preseason games ahead of the new season and their records were: 2 defeats and 3 draws. New York City manager Nicholas Cushing will have a tough job getting the right results with the team on the opening day after such a poor preseason run.

New York City were ranked in 22nd place at the end of last season. They had 9 wins, 14 draws and 11 defeats in 34 matches. Gabriel Pereira was top scorer with 6 goals while Santiago Rodriguez registered 5 assists. New York City have added 5 players to the team ahead of the new season. Neither of the players are high profile players, but they will add depth to the squad for the new season.

Head to Head

Charlotte FC and New York City have played only 4 matches against each other in the past. Charlotte FC won 3 of the 4 matches and they played to a draw in 1 match.

Analysis and Predictions

It's an easy 3 points to Charlotte FC in this game and it would be disappointing if they don't win. New York City has a lot of questions unanswered and they might struggle in the new season. 

Analysis from their previous meetings shows Charlotte FC are unbeaten in all 4 matches against New York City and New York City have failed to keep a clean sheet in all 4 matches.

• Charlotte FC to Win at 2.14 Odds
• Charlotte FC to Win at 2.14 Odds
• Charlotte FC to Win at 2.14 Odds