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New York Red Bulls host Charlotte at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey on Wednesday (October 25) in their first game of the MLS Cup playoffs. The winner of the tie face Cincinnati in round one.
With 43 points from 34 games, New York finished eighth in the Eastern Conference, securing a place in the Wild Card Round of the cup. Troy Lesesne's side won their last three games of the league phase. They beat Cincinnati, Toronto and Nashville to storm into contention for the cup.
Charlotte, meanwhile, finished with an indentical number of points in the Eastern Conference but a position below New York due to an inferior goal difference. The Crown ended their campaign by going four games unbeaten, winning three, including a narrow 1-0 win over Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami.
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New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have only been five clashes between the two sides, with New York winning twice and losing once
- Their last two clashes have ended in stalemates: 1-1 in March 2023 and 2-2 in June 2023.
- Charlotte haven't beaten New York Red Bulls away from home in their previous three clashes: losing the first two and drawing the next.
- Charlotte are unbeaten in their last four domestic games, winning three.
- New York have won their last three domestic games, keeping a clean sheet in their last two.
- Charlotte's Kerwin Vargas is looking to score in his third straight game.
- Charlotte will play the MLS playoffs for the first time.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte Prediction
Both teams ended their respective league campaigns in the MLS on a strong note and will be bolstered by the same.
The Red Bulls have never lost to Charlotte at home. Given they're coming off the back of three consecutive wins, they could extend that winning streak.
Prediction: New York 2-1 Charlotte
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: New York
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
