New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
MLS USA
In the regular MLS season on July 26, 2026, a match between New York Red Bulls and Charlotte will take place. This is a clash between mid-table teams of the championship.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte: Team News and Expert Analysis
The New York club finished last season with 43 points, placing tenth in their conference and missing out on the playoffs. This season, they've significantly improved and look confident in the East—there were even three wins in May. However, after the break, they lost to Philadelphia Union.
The team from North Carolina collected 59 points to finish fourth in the same conference last season but immediately lost to New York City in the playoffs. They are managing to maintain a similar level this year, entering the break with as many wins as losses. The last round saw a draw against Atlanta United.
Bradley’s side scores a solid 1.63 goals per game but concedes even more—2.19 on average. Vargas and company, with 1.63 goals scored, concede about the same—1.56.
Previous Matches: New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte
After a seven-match unbeaten run, the Red Bulls have now lost twice in a row to Charlotte.
The hosts are slightly favored, but there are still plenty of questions about them. A neutral bet is recommended: "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.6).
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte: Key Stats and Trends
- New York Red Bulls have won three of their last five matches
- 75% of New York Red Bulls' matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.81
- Charlotte has won two out of their last three games
- 69% of Charlotte's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.19
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte: Possible Starting Lineups
New York Red Bulls play a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Horvath - Valencia, Nealis, Che, Marshall-Rutty - Berggren, Mehmeti, Donkor - Ruvalcaba, Hall, Cowell
Charlotte plays a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kahlina - Schnegg, Rim, Agyemang, Cleary - Diagne, Westwood - Bjel, Zaa, Vargas - Gorno
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