The teams are side by side in the table locked together on 24 points but know a win could propel them into the playoff places of the league table.
New York City vs Charlotte Game Winner
New York City finally ended their franchise record-equaling 11-game winless run with a 1-0 victory over Montreal at the weekend.
Having drawn their last five games prior to that win, the Pigeons are now unbeaten in six. Only New England are currently on a longer such sequence without defeat.
Coincidentally, Charlotte’s last fixture was also against Montreal. That 0-0 draw on June 25th being a third successive stalemate in the league.
It is hard to tell if the extra rest will benefit Charlotte or not. One thing for certain is New York City will certainly be feeling better having got that long overdue win.
As a result for the first of my predictions, I am taking them to build on that momentum and take another three points here.
Handicap Predictions
Charlotte have conceded six goals across their last two away games. So it is worth taking that defensive frailty to continue here at Citi Field Stadium and backing New York on the -1 Asian Handicap at odds of 6/4 with Bet9ja.
For a win here we need New York to beat Charlotte by two or more goals although just a one-goal margin of victory will give us a full refund of our stake.
Correct Score Prediction
Only two sides in the Eastern Conference have conceded more goals on the road than Charlotte. Alternatively, no side in that section can top their tally of 14 scored.
There are a few picks that fit the criteria in this market but I like the look of a 3-1 home win the most.
1×2 Predictions
Matias Pellegrini’s wonder strike gave New York City that much-needed win at the weekend. Just the kind of goal to give a side momentum and belief, especially against a team that had won seven of their previous eight home games.
It was a win Head Coach Nick Cushing immediately said would mean nothing if his side don’t win against Charlotte.
Expect laser focus from the Pigeons to record back-to-back successes.
Over/Under Predictions
Five of New York City’s nine home games have seen over 2.5 goals but it is the visitors’ stats that catch the eye when looking at this market.
Charlotte’s 0-0 draw in their last outing was only the second such scoreline in their 60-game history. The Crown as they are known have only failed to score in two road trips this season. However, at the other end they have kept just one clean sheet.
Charlotte’s 10 road trips have seen an average 3.40 goals per game with eight of those fixtures seeing three or more strikes. The over 2.5 goals selection is my most confident of all tips for this fixture.
Our Analysis of the New York City vs Charlotte Game
These two sides have only met three times previously with Charlotte winning on each occasion. The last meeting was in May with The Crown edging a five-goal thriller by three goals to two.
New York City will be determined to end that sequence and build on their victory in Montreal at the weekend. A win will see them go above their opponents and possibly up into the playoff places.
To help them achieve that the Pigeons will look to their South American contingent. The winner against Montreal was scored by Argentinian Matias Pellegrini and assisted by his countryman Braian Cufré.
Top Scorers Predictions for New York City vs Charlotte Game
It was some way to score your first goal for a club. Matias Pellegrini’s spectacular volley also turned out to be the only goal of the game. It followed his first assist for New York City in the previous game after coming off the bench.
This really feels like a turning point for the talented Argentinian. His manager was full of praise after the game stating the 22-year-old deserved his goal for his “work like an animal” in training.
It would be no surprise having waited so long for his breakthrough strike for another goal to arrive immediately which is the next of our tips.
New York To Leapfrog Charlotte in Eastern Conference
Taking a look at the betting sites we can see New York City are the odds-on favourite to win here.
Having been fast starters all season the Pigeons now have the confidence of holding on to a lead to take maximum points. They have scored the opening goal of the game eight times so far this campaign.
An unbeaten run of six games now looks better having added a win to their five draws. Confident they can build on that against an opponent with no win in five and with only one victory from their last eight attempts.
Last results of the teams
New York City finally recorded a win in beating Montreal 1-0. They had threatened to do so in their three previous games. Two 1-1 draws with Portland and Columbus and a 2-2 stalemate at Atlanta.
Charlotte’s search for a win continues after three successive draws. Fixtures with Seattle, New York Red Bulls and Montreal ending 3-3, 2-2 and 0-0 respectively.
New York City vs Charlotte Game Odds
New York City are strong favourites with Bet9ja to win this one at odds of 43/50. It is 27/10 for another draw and 61/20 for Charlotte to keep their 100% record in meetings between these two sides.
