Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Charlotte vs New England in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Charlotte vs New England |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium |
Match Prediction: Charlotte 2-1 New England
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 03 May 2026 |  New England vs  Charlotte |
1 – 0 | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 31 Aug 2025 | New England vs Charlotte |
1 – 2 | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 27 Apr 2025 | Charlotte vs New England |
0 – 1 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 21 Sep 2024 | Charlotte vs New England |
4 – 0 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 07 Apr 2024 | New England vs Charlotte |
1 – 0 | Gillette Stadium |
Charlotte come into this at home with a recent 3-1 win over Toronto, while New England have also shown they can pick up results, including a 2-1 win over Minnesota United. The head-to-head data points to tight games, with three of the last five meetings decided by a single goal. Charlotte’s home advantage and the fact they have already beaten Toronto in their latest league outing give them a platform to edge this one.
New England’s most recent away league result was a 1-1 draw at Inter Miami, so they have shown they can compete on the road. Charlotte have also had mixed home form, with a win, a draw and a loss in their last three at home, which suggests this may not be straightforward. Match Prediction: Charlotte 2-1 New England
Form Guide & Team Overview
Charlotte
Charlotte’s recent league form has been mixed, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five. The standout result in that run is the 3-1 home win over Toronto, but they also lost at home to New York City and drew with Cincinnati, so consistency has been an issue.
Their away defeats to New England and Nashville SC show they have struggled to keep games tight on the road, although the Toronto result suggests there is still enough attacking output to hurt opponents. Overall, the recent numbers point to a side capable of scoring, but not yet fully reliable across 90 minutes.
Charlotte Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 | Charlotte vs  Toronto |
3 – 1 | W | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 | Charlotte vs  New York City |
0 – 1 | L | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Charlotte vs  Cincinnati |
2 – 2 | D | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | New England vs Charlotte |
1 – 0 | L | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 |  Nashville SC vs Charlotte |
4 – 2 | L | GEODIS Park |
New England
New England’s recent league form is stronger on paper, with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five. They have beaten Minnesota United, Philadelphia Union and Charlotte, which gives them a solid recent base to work from.
The 3-0 home loss to Nashville SC is the main setback in that sequence, but they responded with a 2-1 win over Minnesota United. The 1-1 draw at Inter Miami also suggests they can stay competitive away from home, even if the results have not all been straightforward.
New England Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 16 May 2026 | New England vs  Minnesota United |
2 – 1 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 13 May 2026 | New England vs Nashville SC |
0 – 3 | L | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | New England vs  Philadelphia Union |
2 – 1 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | New England vs Charlotte |
1 – 0 | W | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Inter Miami vs New England |
1 – 1 | D | Chase Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Charlotte
- Harry Toffolo (Muscle Injury)
New England
- Ilay Feingold (Leg Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Charlotte (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Kristijan Kahlina (Goalkeeper), Agyemang Morrison (Defender), Andrew Privett (Defender), David Schnegg (Defender), Nathan Byrne (Defender), Ashley Westwood (Midfielder), Brandt Bronico (Midfielder), Kerwin Vargas (Midfielder), Pep Biel (Midfielder), Wilfried Zaha (Midfielder), Idan Toklomati (Attacker)
Charlotte’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a stable base in midfield, with Ashley Westwood and Brandt Bronico helping to protect the back four and keep the ball moving. Ahead of them, Wilfried Zaha, Pep Biel and Kerwin Vargas can support Idan Toklomati and give Charlotte options between the lines.
New England (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Matt Turner (Goalkeeper), Brayan Ceballos (Defender), Ethan Kohler (Defender), Mamadou Fofana (Defender), Will Sands (Defender), Alhassan Yusuf (Midfielder), Brooklyn Raines (Midfielder), Carles Gil (Midfielder), Luca Langoni (Midfielder), Peyton Miller (Midfielder), Dor Turgeman (Attacker)
New England’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a similar structure, with Alhassan Yusuf and Brooklyn Raines likely tasked with balancing defensive cover and progression. Carles Gil, Luca Langoni and Peyton Miller should provide the main supply into Dor Turgeman, who will be the focal point at the top end.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Charlotte | New England | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | New England | Idan Toklomati will look to test Brayan Ceballos by making runs in behind and giving Charlotte a direct outlet in the final third. |
| Charlotte | New England | Ashley Westwood against Alhassan Yusuf could shape the midfield battle, with both players important to control tempo and second balls. |
| Charlotte | New England | Idan Toklomati is key for Charlotte because he is the central attacking reference in the predicted shape and the main player to finish moves. |
| Charlotte | New England | Dor Turgeman is key for New England because he leads the line in the 4-2-3-1 and is the main outlet for the chances created behind him. |
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