New York RB lock horns with Eastern Conference rivals Charlotte at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in the MLS on Thursday, 29 May. Read our MLS predictions for the clash below.
Contents
- 1 New York RB vs Charlotte prediction: BTTS markets could be profitable
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour New York RB
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: BTTS has been a common outcome
- 4 New York RB preview: Five out for hosts
- 5 Charlotte preview: Seven could be missing for visitors
- 6 Player to watch – Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
New York RB vs Charlotte prediction: BTTS markets could be profitable
Key Stats
- New York RB have won four of their last five home assignments in MLS.
- Charlotte have lost five of their last six away fixtures in the MLS.
- Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is New York RB’s leading scorer in the MLS so far this season with seven goals.
- Five of New York RB’s last six home games in the league have produced over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: New York RB 2-1 Charlotte
New York RB have won four of their last five MLS matches on home soil and they’ve also notched exactly two goals in four of their last seven games at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. The Red Bulls should have the edge in attack over poor travellers Charlotte here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour New York RB
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
New York RB are in 9th spot in the Eastern Conference despite recording a 2-0 win at DC United last time out and they have a 54.5% chance of securing another three points here, according to the latest probability figures.
Charlotte have lost five of their last six away tussles in the MLS, so it isn’t overly surprising to see them listed as 16/5 underdogs ahead of Thursday’s trip to New Jersey. View our free football tips page for more MLS predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: BTTS has been a common outcome
New York RB and Charlotte drew 1-1 when they last met in August and that was the fifth successive encounter between the clubs where BTTS landed.
USA MLS 25/08/24
Charlotte FC
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USA MLS Play-Offs 26/10/23
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USA MLS 22/06/23
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Charlotte FC
USA MLS 25/03/23
Charlotte FC
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New York RB preview: Five out for hosts
Felipe Carballo, Marcelo Morales, Lewis Morgan, Raold Mitchell and Dylan Nealis are in the treatment room for New York RB. Head Coach Sandor Schwarz used a 4-3-2-1 formation in NYRB's 2-0 win over DC United last time out, so expect a similar shape from the hosts on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Coronel (GK), Duncan, Parker, Hack, Valencia, Harper, Edelman, Stroud, Forsberg, Camona, Choupo-Moting
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
New York Red Bulls
7
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
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Colorado Switchbacks FC
1
New York Red Bulls
4
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Inter Miami CF
4
New York Red Bulls
1
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CF Montreal
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DC United
2
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Charlotte preview: Seven could be missing for visitors
Charlotte will be without the services of Tim Ream, Idan Toklomati, Souleyman Doumbia, Nathan Byrne, Brandon Cambridge, Jahlane Forbes and Nimfasha Berchimas. Charlotte (8th) are one place and one point ahead of New York RB in the table.
Predicted lineup: Kahlina (GK), Scardina, Malanda, Privett, Marshall-Rutty, Westwood, Bronico, Vargas, Pep Biel, Zaha, Agyemang
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L
Nashville SC
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Charlotte FC
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North Carolina FC
1
Charlotte FC
4
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L
Columbus Crew
4
Charlotte FC
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L
New England Revolution
1
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0
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W
San Diego FC
0
Charlotte FC
3
Player to watch – Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Former Bayern Munich and PSG striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is a player of genuine pedigree and the veteran has been a big hit since moving to the MLS, netting seven goals in 15 appearances since his stateside switch.
Choupo-Moting should be a threat
Choupo-Moting’s blend of pace, intelligence and physicality makes him a formidable opponent for MLS defenders and the 36-year-old, who has been averaging 1.30 shots per game, should provide a significant goals threat again on Thursday.