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Charlotte will entertain New York City FC at the Bank of America Stadium in MLS on Tuesday. The sides are set to rekindle their hostilities after finishing next to each other in the regular season.Charlotte finished fourth in the Eastern Conference to qualify for round one of the playoffs. They are hoping to progress beyond this round this year after they were knocked out by Orlando City SC 4-1 at this stage in the 2024 edition. The hosts will head into this clash on the back of two consecutive victories.The Crown are competing for the second time in the MLS playoffs. They are yet to claim the ultimate prize but their brilliant campaign in regular season provides some viable credentials. In their last 10 matches in all competitions, Charlotte had a six-game winning streak, winning eight times in total and losing twice.New York City finished fifth in the Eastern Conference - one place and two points below Charlotte. Interestingly, both teams also finished next to each other in the 2024 MLS – fourth and fifth. The visitors wrapped up their regular season on a bad note, dropping six points after losing their last two matches.The Pigeons have won the MLS Cup once, in 2021, but have not come close since then. They will seek to return to winning ways following their last two setbacks. New York City boast three wins in their last five matches on the road. They are yet to win at the Bank of America Stadium, but could make history if things go their way.Charlotte vs New York City Head-to-Head and Key NumbersCharlotte have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against New York City.Charlotte have won four times in their last four matches at home against New York City.Charlotte have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.New York City have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.Charlotte have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while New York City have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Charlotte – W-W-L-L-W, New York City – L-L-W-L-W.Charlotte vs New York City PredictionCharlotte will take confidence from their home record against the visitors, who will attempt to break the jinx this time.New York City will likely tread cautiously in this meeting to avoid an insurmountable setback ahead of the return fixture.Charlotte come in as the favorites based on home advantage.Prediction: Charlotte 2-1 New York CityCharlotte vs New York City Betting TipsTip 1: Result – CharlotteTip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – YesTip 3: Charlotte to score first – YesTip 4: New York City to score - Yes
