Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Surface: Artificial turf
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
Injury Report
Charlotte FC
- Enzo Copetti — Out (hamstring)
- Brandt Bronico — Probable (ankle soreness)
- Jere Uronen — Out (knee)
- Patrick Agyemang — Probable (illness)
- Adilson Malanda — Healthy
Charlotte remains thin in the attack without Copetti, but their defensive core is intact.
New York City FC
- Talles Magno — Out (ankle sprain)
- Thiago Martins — Probable (groin tightness)
- Keaton Parks — Healthy
- Santiago Rodríguez — Healthy
NYCFC’s midfield is fully available, but the absence of Magno limits their wing creativity.
Team Records & Context
- Charlotte FC: 4‑5‑3 (15 points, 9th in East)
- New York City FC: 4‑5‑3 (15 points, 10th in East)
- Goal Differential: CLT -2, NYC -1
- Stakes: Both clubs sit on the playoff line; this is a true six‑pointer in the Eastern Conference.
Recent Team Form
Charlotte FC
- Last 5: L–W–D–L–W
- Goals For: 6
- Goals Against: 7
- Trend: Charlotte has been inconsistent but strong at home. Their defensive structure is improving, but scoring remains an issue without Copetti.
New York City FC
- Last 5: W–D–L–W–L
- Goals For: 7
- Goals Against: 6
- Trend: NYCFC has been competitive in every match but struggles to finish chances. Their midfield control has been excellent, but the final third remains hit‑or‑miss.
Key Player Matchups
1. Karol Świderski (CLT) vs. Thiago Martins (NYC)
Świderski is Charlotte’s most reliable attacking threat. If Martins is limited, NYCFC may struggle to contain his movement between the lines.
2. Santiago Rodríguez (NYC) vs. Ashley Westwood (CLT)
Rodríguez is the creative engine for NYCFC. Westwood’s ability to disrupt his rhythm will be crucial for Charlotte.
3. Patrick Agyemang (CLT) vs. NYCFC fullbacks
Agyemang’s pace is a major weapon in transition. NYCFC’s fullbacks have been vulnerable to counterattacks this season.
4. Keaton Parks (NYC) vs. Brandt Bronico (CLT)
A midfield battle of tempo vs. tenacity. Parks’ distribution vs. Bronico’s ball‑winning could dictate possession.
Series History
- All‑time: NYCFC leads 4–3–1
- At Charlotte: Teams are 1–1–1
- Recent trend: Charlotte has won 2 of the last 3 meetings at home.
Betting Trends
Charlotte FC
- 4–1–1 in last 6 home matches
- Unders in 5 of last 7
- 3–1 ATS in last 4 vs. NYCFC
New York City FC
- 1–4–2 in last 7 road matches
- Unders in 4 of last 6
- 0–3–1 in last 4 away vs. Eastern Conference
Matchup Trends
- Last 4 meetings have averaged 2.25 goals
- Both teams have scored in 3 of last 5
- Home team has won 5 of last 7 in this series
MATCH ODDS
New York City FC + 205
Charlotte FC + 115
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026
