Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls 5/28/25 Prediction MLS Picks

Charlotte FC will visit New York Red Bulls on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in this Week 16 Major League Soccer matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction. We will examine:

New York Red Bulls recent form and player performance

Charlotte FC recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving New York Red Bulls

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Charlotte FC

Recent betting trends in games played between the Charlotte FC and New York Red Bulls

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls game

New York Red Bulls Preview

New York Red Bulls have 21 points this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the Eastern Conference. New York has a 6-6-3 record this season, while having a 5-1-1 home record. New York is coming off 2-0 road victory over DC United, and have back-to-back wins and three consecutive wins at home. Over is 6-1 in their last 7 home games.

New York is averaging 1.47 goals per game, which is 8th in the East, while allowing 1.13 goals per game, which is tied for 4th in the conference. Choupo-Moting is the top scorer for New York this season, with 8 total goals.

Charlotte FC Preview

Charlotte has 22 points this season and are sitting on the 8th place of the Eastern Conference. Charlotte has a 7-7-1 record this season, while having a 1-5-1 road record. Charlotte is coming off a 3-2 home victory over Columbus Crew, which ended their previous four-game losing streak. They are 2-6 in their last 8 road games, and Over is 7-0 in their last 7 games and 5-0 in their last 5 games on the road.     

Charlotte is averaging 1.60 goals per game, which is tied for 6th in the East, while allowing 1.53 goals per game, which is 10th in the conference. Patrick Agyemang is the top scorer for Charlotte this season with 5 total goals.

Why New York Red Bulls will win

• The favorites have won each of New York Red Bulls’ last six MLS games.
• The home team has won five of New York Red Bulls’ last six MLS games.
• The home team has won four of Charlotte FC’s last five MLS games.
• New York Red Bulls have won four of their last five MLS home games.
• New York Red Bulls have won three of their last four MLS home games against Charlotte FC.
• Charlotte FC has lost five of its last six MLS games.
• Charlotte FC has lost five of its last six MLS away games.

Why Charlotte FC will win

• New York Red Bulls have lost three of their last four MLS games following a win.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in each of Charlotte FC’s last five MLS games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in each of the last five MLS games between New York Red Bulls and Charlotte FC.
• The ‘Over 3.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of New York Red Bulls’ last three MLS home games against Charlotte FC.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Charlotte FC’s last five MLS games.

Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

New York Red Bulls has been undefeated in their last six overall meetings against Charlotte, with 3 wins and 3 draws, and are 4-0-1 in their 5 meetings in New York. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings, and 4-1 in their 5 meetings in New York.

In this Charlotte FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, New York Red Bulls is coming as -130 home favorites. vs New York Red Bulls are rightfully favored, as they have been extremely strong at home, while Charlotte has been terrible on the road. Both teams have been involved in many higher scoring games lately, as the New York Red Bulls are 6-1 to the over at home, and Charlotte’s last seven games had gone over the total, with six of them having 4+ goals. Over is also trending their recent meetings, so I’m looking for another high-scoring affair today. Take the over 2.75 goals.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 2.75