Both Charlotte FC and New York City FC will be looking to return the winning ways this weekend when they lock horns at the Bank of America Stadium in the 31st round of the Major League Soccer. Kickoffs on September 10 at 20:00 EAT.
Charlotte FC occupies the 12th place in the Western Conference with 32 points after 29 league matches; with five matches left they still have minimal chances to reach the playoffs spots. In their campaign this season, they have recorded 10 wins against 32 loses and two draws. Coming into this game, Charlotte FC lost five of their last six matches (LLWLLL).
Charlotte FC heads into this meeting right after 2-0 MLS loss to FC Cincinnati in their most recent fixture. In that match, Charlotte FC had 64% possession, 14 shots with two of them on target. FC Cincinnati got 14 shots with five of them on target and goals by Nick Hagglund (38′) and Luciano Acosta (81′).
New York City FC on the other side will be looking to snap the four game winless run in the league where they are currently fourth with 46 points after 30 matches. In their campaign this season, they have recorded 13 wins against 10 loses and seven draws. Coming into this game, New York City FC won only one of their last six matches (LWLLLD).
New York City FC shared the spoils 1-1 with FC Cincinnati in their most recent fixture. In that match, New York City FC had 65% possession, 22 shots with eight of them on target and goals scored by Thiago Martins (22’OG) and Gabriel Pereira (41′). FC Cincinnati got four shots with one of them on target.
Charlotte FC vs. New York City FC head to head
Saturday’s fixture will be the second head to head encounter between Charlotte FC and New York City FC.
- New York City 1-3 Charlotte 18/08/22
Home
- Cincinnati 2-0 Charlotte
- Charlotte 0-2 Toronto
- Charlotte 1-2 Orlando
- New York City 1-3 Charlotte
- Los Angeles 5-0 Charlotte
Away
- New York City 1-1 Cincinnati
- New England 3-0 New York City
- New York City 1-2 DC United
- Orlando 2-1 New York City
- Chicago 0-2 New York City
Charlotte FC team news
Manager Christian Lattanzio will be without the services of Guzmán Corujo, Adam Armour and Vinicius Mello who are all recovering from injuries.
New York City FC team news
Keaton Parks remains the only absentee for the visitors ahead of this game.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Both teams to score
- Double Chance 1 or 2
