Charlotte FC vs New York City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025 Playoffs

The Crown emerged victorious after winning on penalties when these sides last met.

Charlotte FC are all set to lock horns with New York City FC for their next Major League Soccer 2025 playoff fixture. Bank of America Stadium will witness this high-stakes clash between the two teams.

The Crown lost their first playoff match against the Pigeons, but came out on top to level the series in the second fixture. The fixture ended in a goalless draw in normal time, but Charlotte FC secured a win after excelling on penalties. They need to come up with a top performance if they want to proceed further.

New York City FC secured a 1-0 win in their first game of the series against the Crown, but they have lost their second one. They will be away from home and will be looking to come up with a top performance if the Pigeons want to secure a win. They do have a decent squad and can manage to get past their opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
• Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
• Date: Saturday, November 8
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 a.m. IST/ 12:00 a.m. GMT (Friday, Nov 7; 08:00 p.m. ET/ 05:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Charlotte FC: L-W-W-L-W

New York City: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC)

In 31 Major League Soccer appearances this season, Wilfried Zaha has scored 10 goals and also has 10 assists to his name. He will be looking to come up with another top performance so that he can help his side yet again. He can control the ball well in the midfield and is also good in the attacking front.

Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)

Alonso Martinez will be one of the important men in the attacking front for New York City FC. The 27-year-old has scored 17 goals and has two assists to his name in 30 MLS matches. He has performed well this season and is going to create constant issues for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Charlotte FC have failed to score a goal in any of their last two games.
• New York City have secured two clean sheets in their last two matches.
• Neither of the last six matches between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Charlotte FC vs New York City FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• New York City to win @15/8 Betway
• Alonso Martinez to score @5/1 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Pep Biel is injured and will not be in action for Charlotte FC.

New York City FC will miss out on the services of Keaton Parks and Malachi Jones. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

Charlotte FC won: 5

New York City won: 3

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Charlotte FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kahlina (GK); Byrne, Malanda, Ream, Toffolo; Diani, Westwood; Vargas, Bronico, Zaha; Toklomati

New York City FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Freese (GK); Gray, Martins, Gustavo, O’Toole; O’Neill, Haak; Fernandez, Moralez, Perea; Martinez

Match Prediction

The better club will go on to the next stage. We predict it will be New York City FC. They are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Charlotte FC in their upcoming MLS 2025 playoff.

Prediction: Charlotte 1-2 New York

Telecast Details

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