Charlotte vs New York City Prediction & Betting Tips (25 February)

New York City have not made the start that they would have been hoping for after finally ending their long absence from the MLS, failing to pick up a win or score a goal in their first three matches. Given that Charlotte have triumphed nine times in their previous 14 home games at this level, they will fancy their chances of winning this local derby.

Charlotte have not been involved in too many thrillers recently, with seven of their previous nine MLS matches producing a maximum of two goals. This has also been the case in 13 of the last 18 New York City away games at the top table of the MLS, so defences should be on top when the two teams lock horns with one another.

Over the course of their last 21 away matches in the MLS, New York City have been involved in just five contests in which they have both scored and conceded during the same 91 minutes. What’s more, 13 of the previous 18 Charlotte games at this level have seen at least one of the two sides pitch a shutout, so it would come as a surprise to see both teams score.