Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 8 match between New York City FC and Charlotte FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
New York City FC appear to have a good chance to add three more points to their season account, as they face Charlotte FC in round 8 of the Major League Soccer season. They will surely end up frustrated, should they fail to beat the visitors at Citi Field on Sunday.
The New York City FC enter the game ranked 2 in the Eastern Conference, while the Charlotte FC are 3 in the Eastern Conference.
Form: New York City FC vs Charlotte FC
New York City FC Form
New York City FC recorded a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, where they first beat Colorado Rapids 3-1. They were then defeated 2-3 against Inter Miami CF, before drawing 1-1 against St. Louis City. New York City FC managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored 18 and conceded 14 goals.
Charlotte FC Form
In their last three matches, Charlotte FC drew 0-0 with Inter Miami CF, beat Red Bull New York by 6-1 and beat Philadelphia Union by 2-1. Charlotte FC won half their previous six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 goals whilst conceding 13.
Betting facts for New York City FC and Charlotte FC
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that New York City FC and Charlotte FC played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 14 New York City FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 14 of the last 16 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 New York City FC home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 New York City FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Charlotte FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Charlotte FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Charlotte FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Charlotte FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: New York City FC vs Charlotte FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Nicolas Fernandez brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, New York City FC will start him against Charlotte FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Pep Biel, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Popular betting markets: New York City FC vs Charlotte FC
Full-time result
New York City FC won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing four as well. Charlotte FC won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost two in this run.
Both teams to score
New York City FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Charlotte FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Charlotte FC managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, New York City FC were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. New York City FC have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Charlotte FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for New York City FC, who scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Charlotte FC, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.
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