Believe it or not, Major League Soccer is getting more competitive each season. Just ask Charlotte FC and the New York Red Bulls, two teams that needed four games to get their first victory. The good news for all soccer betting enthusiasts is that both got it last week, meaning you can expect two highly motivated teams.
Charlotte FC: Problems at Home
Charlotte FC got its first victory last weekend. Despite coming in as a huge online gambling underdog against Orlando City, it managed to win 2-1 thanks to Enzo Copetti and Kerwin Vargas, who scored in an 11-minute span during the first half. Also, kudos to the defense because Orlando won possession with 56% and finished with 19 shots, seven on goal.
Charlotte’s problem is that the defense, the whole team, to be fair, hasn’t been the same when playing at home. It lost its previous two home games with a 4-0 aggregate. Losing is bad, but not even scoring is worst.
Curiously enough, Charlotte FC won possession in both home games but finished with fewer shots on goal than its opponents. In its defense, it faced Atlanta United and the New England Revolution, the two teams atop the Eastern Conference standings.
You might want to keep in mind that Karol Swiderski isn’t going to be available since he’ll be on international duty. Even so, the Mints are in control of the soccer odds, thanks to a +150 price. That’s the advantage of having so much talent, including Andre Shinyashiki and Nuno Santos, who didn’t start last weekend.
New York Red Bulls: Back on Track
After opening the season with a 1-0 loss to Orlando City, the New York Red Bulls remain undefeated but have only won one of their other three games. After losing to the Lions, they drew 0-0 to Nashville SC and 1-1 to Minnesota United.
On Saturday, they defeated the Columbus Crew 2-1. I hope you followed our advice of wagering on the over. The Red Bulls showed a lot of character since they had to come from behind after the Crew scored the opener in the first half. Luquinhas and Dante Vanzeir saved the day in the second.
Both woke up right on time because the Red Bulls will face the Mints without several players due to the EURO 2024 qualifiers.
The defense also deserves much credit since it only allowed three shots on target. Overall, it has only allowed six shots on goal. Plus, regarding the Eastern Conference, only Nashville SC has allowed fewer goals with one, meaning we’re talking about a well-balanced team.
The Red Bulls were one of the best road teams last season and are offering a +185 price in the sportsbook to win straight up on Saturday.
Charlotte vs NY Red Bulls Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 3
- Charlotte FC Victories: 1 (3 goals)
- New York Red Bulls Victories: 2 (5 goals)
- Draws: 0
Last season each team defeated the other 2-0 at home. First, Charlotte FC won at Bank of America Stadium with Benjamin Bender and Derrick Jones as the scorers. Bender scored right before halftime, while Jones scored right before the final whistle. Later, Elias Manoel led the Red Bulls to victory at Red Bull Arena with a brace.
Thanks to the U.S. Open Cup, they met a third time, which the Red Bulls won 3-1. Besides plenty of goals, there were seven yellow cards in total.
Charlotte vs NY Red Bulls Match Information
- Match: Charlotte FC vs Red Bulls
- Date: Saturday, March 25
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Live Stream: fubo.tv
Charlotte vs NY Red Bulls Betting Lines
Charlotte vs NY Red Bulls Picks and Prediction
Last season, the New York Red Bulls won nine games on the road, three more than at home. In other words, the Red Bulls at +185 is too good a deal not to include in your betting online ticket. Even with some players out due to international commitments, we’re talking about a much more experienced team than Charlotte FC.
The Charlotte FC are listed at +150 in our Vegas MLS lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Charlotte FC, you have a chance to win $150. The New York Red Bulls are+185, offering a chance to win $185 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Charlotte FC a 40.00% chance to win, with New York Red Bulls at 35.09%.
