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

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Charlotte FC
3/21/26 19:30
New York Red Bulls

Prediction:

 

Wilfried Zaha to Score

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 by Mikaella McIntosh | in Major League Soccer Picks

This weekend, MLS round five gets underway, one meeting being Charlotte FC welcoming New York Red Bulls to North Carolina. This game could be the perfect opportunity for Wilfried Zaha to score his first goal of the season. 

Since winning their two opening games, NYRB have dropped off in their last two, conceding  a total of four goals thus dropping points in both. The Red Bulls conceded last time out on the break, and looked very open at the back, and this is definitely where Zaha, who is very quick and direct, can be a threat.

The Crown have the chance to redeem themselves after their goalless tie on home turf against Inter Miami last time out, despite having 11 goal attempts, with three attributed to Zaha alone. The winger was Charlotte’s second best in terms of goals scored last season, so it is surprising to see that he hasn't yet written his name on the scoresheet in 2026.

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Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
13 New York Red Bulls
22 15 6 4 5 -7
14 Charlotte FC
21 15 6 3 6 +1

Charlotte FC and New York Red Bulls Latest Matches

Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC Latest matches
D L D L W D
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
0 :  0
Inter Miami

Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
3 :  1
Austin FC

Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
3 :  0
Charlotte FC

Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Saint Louis City SC
1 :  1
Charlotte FC

Nov 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  3
New York City

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  0
Charlotte FC
L W L L W D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
0 :  0
Inter Miami

Mar 7, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
3 :  1
Austin FC

Nov 7, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  3
New York City

Oct 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
0 :  1
New York City

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
2 :  0
Philadelphia Union

Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  4
CF Montreal
W L W D D L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Los Angeles Galaxy
3 :  0
Charlotte FC

Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Saint Louis City SC
1 :  1
Charlotte FC

Nov 1, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
0 :  0
Charlotte FC

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

DC United
0 :  1
Charlotte FC

Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York City
2 :  0
Charlotte FC

Aug 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New England Revolution
1 :  2
Charlotte FC
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls Latest matches
L L W W L D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Toronto FC
1 :  1
New York Red Bulls

Mar 8, 2026 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
0 :  3
CF Montreal

Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
1 :  0
New England Revolution

Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Orlando City SC
1 :  2
New York Red Bulls

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Columbus Crew
3 :  1
New York Red Bulls

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
0 :  1
FC Cincinnati
W D L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Mar 8, 2026 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
0 :  3
CF Montreal

Feb 28, 2026 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
1 :  0
New England Revolution

Oct 4, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
0 :  1
FC Cincinnati

Sep 27, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
2 :  3
New York City

Aug 30, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
0 :  0
Columbus Crew

Aug 16, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
1 :  0
Philadelphia Union
L L W L W D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 14, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Toronto FC
1 :  1
New York Red Bulls

Feb 21, 2026 - Major League Soccer

Orlando City SC
1 :  2
New York Red Bulls

Oct 18, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Columbus Crew
3 :  1
New York Red Bulls

Sep 20, 2025 - Major League Soccer

CF Montreal
0 :  2
New York Red Bulls

Sep 13, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Portland Timbers
2 :  1
New York Red Bulls

Aug 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  0
New York Red Bulls

Charlotte FC against New York Red Bulls : Head to Head (H2H)

Charlotte FC

33 %

Draw

17 %

New York Red Bulls

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.67
Total goals
66.67%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored
2.17
Goals conceded
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

Aug 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  0
New York Red Bulls

May 28, 2025 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
4 :  2
Charlotte FC

Aug 24, 2024 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
1 :  1
New York Red Bulls

May 29, 2024 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
3 :  1
Charlotte FC

Oct 25, 2023 - Major League Soccer

New York Red Bulls
5 :  2
Charlotte FC

Jun 11, 2022 - Major League Soccer

Charlotte FC
2 :  0
New York Red Bulls

Charlotte FC against New York Red Bulls Lineups: Starting 11

Charlotte FC

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

1
K. Kahlina
14
N. Byrne
3
T. Ream
44
M. Agyemang
15
H. Toffolo
28
D. Diani
16
P. Biel
8
A. Westwood
18
K. Vargas
9
I. Gorno
10
W. Zaha
11
J. Ruvalcaba
16
J. Hall
7
C. Cowell
10
E. Forsberg
15
A. Mehmeti
48
R. Donkor
56
M. Dos Santos
6
R. Voloder
4
G. Berggren
3
J. Marshall-Rutty
34
E. Horvath

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

New York Red Bulls

Substitutes

Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC
Goalkeeper

T. Miller

Defender

D. Schnegg

H. Toffolo 75'

J. Neeley

Midfielder

B. Bronico

P. Biel 83'

A. Privett

L. De La Torre

D. Diani 66'

Forward

L. Abada

K. Vargas 66'

T. Smalls

A. Goodwin

I. Gorno 75'

New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeeper

J. McCarthy

Defender

O. Valencia

M. Dos Santos 46'

J. Mina

T. Parker

A. Mehmeti 56'

Midfielder

T. Rosborough

J. Ruvalcaba 77'

A. Rojas

Forward

E. Choupo-Moting

R. Mosquera

M. Sofo

C. Cowell 56'

Missing players

Charlotte FC
Charlotte FC
Defender

H. Kessler

New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeeper

A. Marcucci

Defender

D. Nealis

J. Che

Forward

C. Harper

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Charlotte FC
CD Huachipato New York Red Bulls
Top Goalscorer
Spain P. Biel (7 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
USA J. Hall (9 Goals)
Best assists
Spain P. Biel (4 Assists)
Best assists
Mali R. Donkor (4 Assists)

Charlotte FC - New York Red Bulls Key Points

  1. Wilfried Zaha has produced eight goal attempts in his last two games, both at home.
  2. Charlotte FC created much better chances on home turf than their two on the road.
  3. NYRB have conceded goals in three out four MLS games so far.
  4. Zaha has created the best xG for Charlotte in their two home games, and perhaps should’ve found the net already.
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Our Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

The Ivorian has not yet scored in the 2026 season, but I believe his first goal is rapidly approaching, looking at his total of eight shots in Charlotte’s first two games on home soil so far. 

Towards the end of last season, Zaha produced seven goal attempts in his last three home appearances, translating into two goals.NYRB have conceded goals in three out of their first four MLS matches, including in both of their away games where they’re giving away a fair number of chances. Therefore, I’ll be backing the winger this weekend. 

Our Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Pick: Wilfried Zaha to Score.

Prediction:

 

Wilfried Zaha to Score

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