Charlotte FC vs New York City FC Prediction, 5/6/2023 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Tony Sink - 5/1/2023

Game: Charlotte FC vs New York City FC

Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023

Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass

Odds/Point Spread: Charlotte (+160) New York City (+174)

Bank of America Stadium is the site where NYCFC (4-3-3) will meet Charlotte FC (2-3-5) on Saturday. Charlotte FC opens at +160 and NYCFC is at +174. The over/under is set at 2.5. The starting goaltenders are George Marks for Charlotte and Luis Barraza for New York City.

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Charlotte FC has earned 38 SVs and have a save % of 69.6 on the campaign. The team's goal differential is at -9 by way of 10 goals finished and 19 goals conceded. On the campaign, the club has put together an average of 0.90 points per fixture (9 pts) and they also rank 14th in soccer with 8 assists. The Crown are ranked 25th when it comes to xG with 9.3, and the squad's xGA are at 15.7. Charlotte has accumulated 25 yellow cards on the season. Charlotte has allowed 19 goals while relinquishing 1.90 G/90, and the opposition have a total of 56 shots on target against them. They have accumulated 1 clean sheet, which has them sitting at a rate of 10.0% the year.

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New York City FC has accumulated 12 goals and this team's expected goals the season is 11.0. The team's goals against/90 minutes is at 1.10 in addition to 29 saves, and they have a total of 1 clean sheet. On the season, NYCFC has a save percentage of 75.0 (40 SoT against), and are ranked 9th in the league with 15 points. New York City ranks 14th when it comes to goals against with 11, and the squad's difference in goals is at 1. NYCFC has a clean sheet % of 10.0% over the course of the season in addition to 24 yellow cards. The Pigeons sport an average of 1.50 pts per match while accumulating 8 assists.

The man protecting the net for Charlotte is George Marks. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.75 (14 goals surrendered) and his save percentage is .682. Marks (2-3-3 record during his career) has earned 1 clean sheets, which leaves him with a 12.5% shutout percentage. Marks has seen the pitch a total of 720 mins and has tallied 30 saves so far in his pro soccer career. The goalie born in the United States has seen 44 shots sent in his direction in 8 starting assignments.

Luis Barraza will look after the goal for New York City. Barraza has recorded 66 clean sheets and has defended 925 shots attempted against him in 19,313 mins throughout his career. He holds a save % of .714 and his clean sheet rate is 30.7%. He has allowed 1.23 goals per 90 mins while he holds a record of 95-52-68. In his career, Barraza has allowed 265 goals while earning 660 stops in 215 starts.

Bill Tuiloma is one footballer who can make a difference on the pitch for Charlotte. He has accounted for 4 assists while earning 18 yellow cards in his pro soccer career. The defenseman from New Zealand has 14 goals scored in 10,003 mins. Tuiloma has been given a starting assignment in 108 contests during his pro soccer career while he scores 0.13 goals per 90.

New York City has a player in Gabriel Pereira, who defenders will be preparing in this game. He currently averages 0.31 goals per 90 mins and has started 38 matches so far in his career. The forward representing Brazil has played 3,510 minutes and he has scored 12 goals. He has totaled 4 yellow card warnings in his pro soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 7 times.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take New York City (+174)

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