New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC Betting Lines, Odds, & Offensive Leaders April 18, 2026

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Both New York City FC (11th in MLS) and Charlotte FC (13th) are coming off a defeat, but NYCFC is a -117 moneyline favorite to win their match on Saturday, with Charlotte FC at +280.

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New York City FC to win vs Charlotte FC -117

Bet $20, Payout $37.09

New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC Odds & Favorites

  • Favorite: New York City FC (-117)
  • Underdog: Charlotte FC (+280)
  • Over/under: 2.5

New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC Betting Insights

  • Offensively, NYCFC ranks sixth in MLS with 14 goals, 2.0 per match. Conversely, Charlotte FC sits eighth in the league with nine goals allowed, 1.3 per match.
  • NYCFC has two wins as a favorite this season, in four opportunities.
  • NYCFC (-117) has been at least this big a favorite in three games, and won two.
  • NYCFC has a 53.9% chance of winning this match, based on the moneyline.
  • Offensively, Charlotte FC ranks eighth in MLS with 13 goals (1.9 per match). On the other side, NYCFC’s nine goals conceded (1.3 per match) rank eighth in the league.
  • Charlotte FC has not won in three matches as an underdog this season.
  • Charlotte FC (+280) has not been this big of an underdog in a game this season.
  • Based on the moneyline, Charlotte FC has a 26.3% chance of winning this match.
  • Four times so far this season, NYCFC and its opponent have combined for more than 2.5 goals.
  • NYCFC and Charlotte FC combine to average 3.9 goals per contest, which is 1.4 more than the total for this game.
  • Charlotte FC’s games have finished with over 2.5 goals scored five times this season.
  • These two teams yield a combined 2.6 goals per game, 0.1 higher than the total for this matchup.

New York City FC vs. Charlotte FC Offensive Leaders

New York City FC Offensive Leaders

  • NYCFC’s top shot-taker is Nicolas Ezequiel Fernandez Mercau, with 14 (2.0 per game), resulting in five goals.
  • Axel Ojeda is another top shot-taker for NYCFC (six), and has turned that into two goals.
  • Maxi Moralez leads NYCFC in chances created with seven (fifth in league) and has five assists.

Charlotte FC Offensive Leaders

  • In six matches this season, Wilfried Zaha has taken 10 shots (1.7 per game) and scored two goals for Charlotte FC.
  • Charlotte FC has gotten 10 shots and four goals from Pep Biel.
  • Idan Gorno has one assist and a team-high five chances created (0.7 per game).
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