Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 08/06/2022, 05:52  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 08/06/2022 at 07:44 in Major League Soccer Predictions

Charlotte are eighth in the MLS Eastern Conference, one place below the final play-off position. They host the New York Red Bulls who are fourth in the conference and only three points behind leaders New York City. Charlotte have their home form to thank for their position in the table. Of their seven home MLS fixtures this season, five of them have been won. Their opening game was lost to LA Galaxy but then Charlotte won four in a row before a loss to Montreal Impact. They won their last home game though, beating Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 after falling behind in the second minute. Current form isn't great though with three losses in the last four games and that includes a 3-1 away defeat at New York Red Bulls in the US Open Cup. Four of their last five matches have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.and they have conceded in each of their last three at home.

New York Red Bulls are seven points clear of their opponents. They are looking to make it three straight wins and have scored seven goals in their last two games but conceded in both. Only one of their last ten league and cup games has ended in defeat. They are the second highest scorers in the Eastern Conference with 24 goals, just one less than leaders New York City have scored. The Red Bulls have the best away record in the conference with five wins, a draw and one loss. However, they won their first five away MLS games of the season and have only a point from the last two. The most recent fixture on the road was a 2-0 loss at Inter Miami. They'd scored in their last six away conference matches before that blank in the last match. Go for both teams to score in this game.