New York City FC and Charlotte face each other on Sunday 04.19.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a MLS 2026 match. The game will take place at New York City FC's home ground, the Yankee Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between New York City Football Club and Charlotte Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for New York City FC vs Charlotte
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2nd Half Over 0.5 Goals
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New York City FC preview
New York City FC heads into the match with the following record in the MLS: in 7 matches, New York City Football Club secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Pigeons's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
New York City FC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 14 were scored in the MLS, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Nicolás Fernández, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Maxi Moralez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, New York City FC has conceded 9 goals in the MLS (an average of 1.29 per game) and 9 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.29 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Charlotte preview
Charlotte comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the MLS. They have secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Charlotte Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 13 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the MLS, with an average of 1.86 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.86.
The Crown's offensive system is led by Pep Biel, the team's top scorer this season. The spanish midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Wilfried Zaha. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 9 goals in 7 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: New York City FC vs Charlotte
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
New York City FC
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L W W |
1.4 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | L W D L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.29 | 4 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.49 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.18 | 1.9 |
Charlotte
USA - MLS
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L W W D W |
2 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 60% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2.4 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 80% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 20% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 60% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.6 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.31 | 2.32 |
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