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New York Red Bulls will face off against Eastern Conference foes Charlotte FC at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in a crucial Major League Soccer (MLS) clash on Thursday. With both teams hovering in the mid-table mix, this match could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. The Red Bulls, currently 9th in the standings, sit just one point behind Charlotte, who occupy 8th. Despite being closely matched on paper, recent form and home advantage suggest the Red Bulls may hold the upper hand in this encounter.
New York RB have shown considerable strength at home in recent weeks, winning four of their last five MLS games at the Sports Illustrated Stadium. More notably, they’ve scored exactly two goals in four of their last seven outings in front of their own fans—a level of consistent attacking output that could prove too much for a struggling Charlotte side. Under the guidance of head coach Sandro Schwarz, who deployed a 4-3-2-1 formation in their 2-0 victory over DC United, the Red Bulls appear to be building both tactical coherence and momentum.
However, injuries could present a challenge for the hosts. Key players including Felipe Carballo, Marcelo Morales, Lewis Morgan, Roald Mitchell, and Dylan Nealis are all sidelined. Despite these setbacks, the Red Bulls’ depth and tactical flexibility have allowed them to remain competitive. With attacking players finding form and the defensive line holding firm, they’ll look to continue their strong home performances.
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New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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22 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
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9
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21 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
New York Red Bulls and Charlotte FC Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
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May 6, 2025 - US Open Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 6, 2025 - US Open Cup
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Apr 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 17, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 6, 2025 - US Open Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 24, 2025 - Major League Soccer
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Mar 22, 2025 - Major League Soccer
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 21, 2025 - US Open Cup
May 14, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 10, 2025 - Major League Soccer
May 6, 2025 - US Open Cup
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Apr 12, 2025 - Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls against Charlotte FC : Head to Head (H2H)
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25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Charlotte FC v New York Red Bulls last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
M. Morales
D. Nealis
S. Nealis
N. Eile
MidfielderL. Morgan
F. Carballo
ForwardS. Ngoma
R. Mitchell
J. Forbes
N. Byrne
S. Doumbia
T. Ream
MidfielderB. Cambridge
E. Williamson
ForwardN. Berchimas
I. Gorno
Most goals and assists
New York Red Bulls
Charlotte FC
E. Choupo-Moting
(7 Goals)
P. Agyemang
(5 Goals)
O. Valencia
(5 Assists)
P. Biel
(7 Assists)
New York Red Bulls - Charlotte FC Key Points
- The Red bulls are 4-1 in their last 5 MLS home games
- Charlotte have won just 1 game in their last 6 MLS away games
- Charlotte's last 5 MLS games have seen 2.5+ goals scored
- The Red Bulls have scored 1+ goals in their last 12 MLS home games
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Our New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Prediction
Charlotte FC haven't been too convincing on the road. The visitors have lost five of their last six away games in the MLS, a worrying trend for head coach Dean Smith. Compounding their issues are a string of injuries to key players. The absence of Tim Ream, Idan Toklomati, Souleyman Doumbia, Nathan Byrne, Brandon Cambridge, Jahlane Forbes, and rising talent Nimfasha Berchimas limits their squad options and weakens both their defensive stability and attacking depth.
Despite sitting just ahead of the Red Bulls in the standings, Charlotte’s away form could prove their undoing. They’ll need to overcome not only the physical toll of travel but also a host of absentees if they’re to secure a result. The Red Bulls’ ability to capitalize on home advantage, combined with their solid recent form, positions them as favorites heading into Thursday’s matchup.
In what is likely to be a tightly contested battle between playoff hopefuls, expect New York RB to press their home advantage and push for another vital three points in the Eastern Conference race. Our prediction for New York Red Bulls vs. Charlotte FC: Red Bulls to win.
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