Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Charlotte vs New York City in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:15 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Charlotte vs New York City |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:15 BST |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium |
Match Prediction: Charlotte 2-1 New York City
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 | 19 Apr 2026 |  New York City vs  Charlotte |
1 – 2 | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 08 Nov 2025 | Charlotte vs New York City |
1 – 3 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 01 Nov 2025 | New York City vs Charlotte |
0 – 0 | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 28 Oct 2025 | Charlotte vs New York City |
0 – 1 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 20 Sep 2025 | New York City vs Charlotte |
2 – 0 | Yankee Stadium |
Charlotte come into this one with the better recent head-to-head record and home advantage, and the data points to a game where they can edge the key moments. New York City have lost four of their last five in league play, while Charlotte have also been inconsistent, so this looks more about who handles pressure better than who arrives in top form. Match Prediction: Charlotte 2-1 New York City
Charlotte’s recent results suggest they can be exposed defensively, but they have still shown enough to score against this opponent, including the 2-1 away win in the most recent meeting. New York City have struggled for clean sheets and have conceded in four of their last five league matches, which gives Charlotte a route into the game. If Charlotte’s attacking players get enough service, they look capable of doing just enough at Bank of America Stadium.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Charlotte
Charlotte’s recent league form has been mixed, with one win and four defeats in their last five. The standout result in that run is the 2-1 away win over New York City, but they have also lost 0-1 at New England, 2-4 at Nashville SC, 1-4 at Orlando City and 1-2 at home to Nashville SC.
That sequence shows Charlotte have been competitive in spells, but they have not been able to string results together. The goals against column has been a concern, particularly in the heavier defeats away from home.
Charlotte Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  Orlando City vs Charlotte |
4 – 1 | L | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | New York City vs Charlotte |
1 – 2 | W | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 | Charlotte vs Nashville SC |
1 – 2 | L | Bank of America Stadium |
New York City
New York City’s recent league form is also poor, with four defeats and one draw in their last five. They lost 0-2 at home to DC United, 0-1 away to CF Montréal, drew 4-4 with Cincinnati, lost 1-2 at home to Charlotte and went down 0-2 away to Vancouver Whitecaps.
The main issue has been consistency at both ends of the pitch, with only the high-scoring draw against Cincinnati breaking up a run of low-scoring defeats. They have not kept a clean sheet in that five-game league stretch, which is a clear concern heading into this fixture.
New York City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | New York City vs  DC United |
0 – 2 | L | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  CF Montréal vs New York City |
1 – 0 | L | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | New York City vs  Cincinnati |
4 – 4 | D | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | New York City vs Charlotte |
1 – 2 | L | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 11 Apr 2026 |  Vancouver Whitecaps vs New York City |
2 – 0 | L | BC Place Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Charlotte
- Tim Ream (Called Up To National Team)
New York City
- Drew Baiera (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
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), Djibril Diani (Midfielder), Kerwin Vargas (Midfielder), Pep Biel (Midfielder), Wilfried Zaha (Midfielder), Idan Toklomati (Attacker)
Charlotte’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base in midfield, with Ashley Westwood and Djibril Diani able to help control the centre and feed the attacking line. With Wilfried Zaha, Pep Biel and Kerwin Vargas supporting Idan Toklomati, they have enough creativity to test New York City between the lines.
New York City (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Matt Freese (Goalkeeper), Nico Cavallo (Defender), Raul Gustavo (Defender), Strahinja Tanasijević (Defender), Thiago Martins (Defender), Agustín Ojeda (Midfielder), Aiden O'Neill (Midfielder), Kai Trewin (Midfielder), Malachi Jones (Midfielder), Maxi Moralez (Midfielder), Nicolás Fernández Mercau (Attacker)
New York City’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a compact shape through the middle, with Aiden O'Neill and Kai Trewin helping to protect the back four. Nicolás Fernández Mercau will be the main reference point up front, with Maxi Moralez and Agustín Ojeda important for linking play and creating chances.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Charlotte | New York City | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | New York City | Idan Toklomati will look to use his movement against Nico Cavallo, with Charlotte likely targeting that side to create openings. |
| Charlotte | New York City | Ashley Westwood’s control in midfield could be important against Agustín Ojeda, especially if Charlotte want to dictate tempo. |
| Charlotte | New York City | Idan Toklomati is key for Charlotte because he is the central attacking outlet in the predicted shape and the main player to finish moves. |
| Charlotte | New York City | Nicolás Fernández Mercau is key for New York City because he is the forward most likely to turn their possession into chances and goals. |
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