Venue: Red Bull Arena — Harrison, New Jersey
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~25,000
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most intense and compact home environments; Red Bulls supporters generate relentless pressure.
Weather Forecast — Harrison, NJ
Temperature: 83°F at kickoff
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 6 mph SW
Rain Chance: 15%
Match Impact:
Warm, humid conditions slow tempo late
Slight wind favors diagonal balls and wide play
Red Bull Arena’s tight pitch enhances pressing intensity
Injury Report
Charlotte FC
Karol Świderski — FW: Active
Liel Abada — FW: Active
Ashley Westwood — MF: Active
Adilson Malanda — DF: Active
Injuries:
Ben Bender — MF: Out (knee)
Jere Uronen — DF: Day‑to‑day (ankle)
New York Red Bulls
Lewis Morgan — FW: Active
Emil Forsberg — MF: Active
Cameron Harper — FW: Active
John Tolkin — DF: Active
Injuries:
Dante Vanzeir — FW: Out (hamstring)
Sean Nealis — DF: Day‑to‑day (groin)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Karol Świderski (CLT) vs. NYRB CB pairing
Świderski’s movement between lines is Charlotte’s most dangerous attacking weapon.
Red Bulls’ center‑backs struggle when pulled out of shape by creative forwards.
If Charlotte breaks the press, Świderski becomes a major threat.
2. Lewis Morgan (NYRB) vs. Adilson Malanda (CLT)
Morgan is in elite form, scoring and creating consistently.
Malanda is Charlotte’s best defender but can be exposed by pace and quick combinations.
Morgan’s ability to attack the right channel is a major danger.
3. Emil Forsberg (NYRB) vs. Ashley Westwood (CLT)
Forsberg dictates tempo and is NYRB’s most important creative piece.
Westwood’s experience and positioning are crucial to Charlotte’s midfield stability.
Whoever wins this duel determines match rhythm.
4. Pressing Battle: NYRB high press vs. Charlotte buildup
Red Bulls rely heavily on pressing triggers and forcing turnovers.
Charlotte’s midfield has struggled under pressure this season.
If Charlotte breaks the press, they can exploit space behind NYRB’s midfield.
Recent Team Form
Charlotte FC (6‑6‑4)
Last 5 matches: 2‑2‑1
Goals For: 21
Goals Against: 23
Road Record: 2‑4‑2
Form Summary:
Świderski and Abada forming a dangerous duo
Defense inconsistent against pace
Midfield creativity improving
Road performances remain uneven
New York Red Bulls (6‑6‑4)
Last 5 matches: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 24
Goals Against: 22
Home Record: 4‑2‑1
Form Summary:
Morgan in top form
Forsberg controlling midfield
Pressing system generating chances
Defense occasionally vulnerable in transition
Series History
All‑time MLS meetings: Red Bulls lead 4‑2‑1
At Red Bull Arena: Red Bulls lead 3‑1‑0
Scoring Trends:
Average goals per match: 2.6
Red Bulls average 1.8 goals at home vs Charlotte
Charlotte tends to struggle against NYRB’s pressing system
Red Bulls have historically controlled this matchup, especially at home.
Betting Trends
Red Bulls have earned points in 6 of last 7 home matches
Charlotte has conceded 2+ goals in 5 of last 7 road matches
NYRB overs hit in 6 of last 9
Charlotte matches hit BTTS in 7 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
Charlotte FC + 200
New York Red Bulls + 120
Draw + 285
Over 3 – 132 Under 3 + 112
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026
