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

These teams battled to a draw in their last battle against one another.

New York Red Bulls are ready to host Charlotte FC in the Eastern Conference fixture of the Major League Soccer 2025 edition. The intense MLS contest between the two teams is all set to take place at the Sports Illustrated Stadium.

New York Red Bulls are in ninth place on the Eastern Conference MLS points table. They have been able to come up with some average performances so far this season. After contesting in 15 league matches, the NY Red Bulls have won six matches. They will be at home and will be looking to use it to their advantage.

Charlotte FC will be away from home, which might keep them under pressure from the start. They are placed eighth on the league table and with a win here, they might jump up a couple of spots on the MLS table. They are coming in after defeating the Columbus Crew in their last league match.

Kick-off:

• Location: Harrison, New Jersey
• Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium
• Date: Thursday, May 29
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 IST; Wednesday, May 28; 23:30 GMT/ 18:30 ET/ 15:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

New York Red Bulls: W-L-L-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (New York Red Bulls)

Hailing from Cameroon, the 36-year-old forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his side. While on the field, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is going to create some problems for the opponent’s defence. He has eight goal involvements in 15 MLS games this season.

Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC)

Patrick Agyemang is coming in after scoring an important brace against the Columbus Crew in their last MLS game for Charlotte FC. The 24-year-old American forward is the top goal scorer for his side in Major League Soccer. He will be looking to step up and is going to help his side on the attacking front.

Match Facts

• New York Red Bulls have won two of their last five matches against Charlotte FC.
• Three of their last five matches between New York Red Bulls and Charlotte FC have ended in a draw.
• Both teams are unbeaten in their last two fixtures.

New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC: Betting Tips and Odds

• New York Red Bulls to win @17/20 William Hill
• Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to score @11/2 Paddy Power
• Goals over 3.5 @47/20 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Dylan Nealis, Felipe Carballo and three other players are injured, keeping them out of action for the New York Red Bulls.

Charlotte FC will be without the services of Brandon Cambridge, Jahlane Forbes, Tim Ream and four other players as they are injured. Brandt Bronico is suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

New York Red Bulls won: 4

Charlotte FC won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-3-2-1)

Coronel (GK); Duncan, Parker, Hack, Valencia; Stroud, Edelman, Harper; Forsberg, Carmona; Choupo-Moting

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

Kahlina (GK); Scardina, Malanda, Privett, Marshall-Rutty; Westwood, Bronico; Vargas, Biel, Zaha; Agyemang

Match Prediction

These sides are coming in to produce a close contest with the better side taking the win. New York Red Bulls are likely to defeat Charlotte FC in the upcoming Major League Soccer 2025 contest.

Prediction: New York Red Bulls 3-2 Charlotte FC

Telecast Details

Worldwide: Apple TV

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