New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Prediction, Preview, Team News and More | MLS 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Charlotte FC take on New York Red Bulls in an important encounter at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Charlotte FC are in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent over the past year. The away side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Philadelphia Union last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have been impressive over the past year. The Red Bulls slumped to a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of New York City FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Head-to-Head
New York Red Bulls have a good record against Charlotte FC and have won three out of the six matches between the two teams. Charlotte FC have managed only one victory against New York Red Bulls and will need to improve their record in this fixture.
New York Red Bulls form guide: L-W-W-L-D
Charlotte FC form guide: D-D-W-W-W
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Team News
New York Red Bulls
Sean Nealis is currently serving a suspension and will not be available for selection this week. Serge Ngoma, Ronald Donkor, and Peter Stroud are injured and have been ruled out of this match.
Injured: Serge Ngoma, Ronald Donkor, Peter Stroud, Roald Mitchell
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Sean Nealis
Charlotte FC
Junior Urso has made progress with his recovery but is unlikely to be risked in this match. Jere Uronen is injured and will not be included in the squad.
Injured: Jere Uronen
Doubtful: Junior Urso
Suspended: None
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Predicted XI
New York Red Bulls Predicted XI (4-4-2): Coronel; Duncan, Reyes, Eile, Tolkin; Harper, Amaya, Edelman, Morgan; Vanzeir, Manoel
Charlotte FC Predicted XI (4-3-3): Kahlina; Byrne, Malanda, Privett, Pedro; Bronico, Westwood, Diani; Tavares, Agyemang, Vargas
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC Prediction
New York Red Bulls have been in impressive form over the past year and will look to make the most of their impressive run. The Red Bulls have good players in their ranks and have a point to prove this week.
Charlotte FC have blown hot and cold this season and will need to make amends in this fixture. New York Red Bulls are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 3-1 Charlotte FC