Charlotte vs New-York City 13 May 2026 Prediction

Charlotte already beat New York City in MLS regular-season play in mid-April, and now the teams meet again in the next round. Can the hosts end their five-match winless run, or will the visitors get revenge for that recent defeat?

Charlotte

Charlotte’s form dropped sharply right after that win over New York City. The hosts lost four straight matches before drawing with Cincinnati 2-2. Over that stretch, Dean Smith’s team conceded 13 goals, an average of 2.6 per game.

New York City

In the previous round, New York City beat Columbus Crew 3-0 and ended its seven-match winless run in MLS. The visitors are also still competing in the U.S. Open Cup, where they have reached the quarterfinals. Before this MLS round, New York City sits level with Charlotte in the standings, ahead only on tiebreakers.

Charlotte vs New York City Prediction: New York City Double Chance at 1.69

• Main Pick: Charlotte’s mid-April win can be viewed as an outlier, as New York City looked stronger in most key metrics: 64% possession, 22 shots compared to Charlotte’s seven, and more control overall. Charlotte has also struggled in this matchup in recent years, with one win, one draw, and three losses in the last five head-to-head meetings. The hosts’ current form is another concern. The pick is New York City double chance at 1.69.
• Total Pick: Both teams tend to play open, attack-minded soccer and average well over one goal scored and conceded per 90 minutes. At least three goals have been scored in nine of Charlotte’s 12 MLS matches this season and in seven of New York City’s 12, with average match totals of 3.4 and 3.3 goals respectively. The recommended bet is over 2.5 goals at 1.76.