Charlotte FC seeks to stop losing streak in matchup with New York City FC

Updated Sep. 9, 2022 2:15 a.m. ET

Associated Press

New York City FC (13-10-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (10-17-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference)

Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Charlotte FC +130, NYCFC +187, Draw +253; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte FC aims to stop a three-game losing streak when it hosts New York City FC.

Charlotte is 7-13-1 against Eastern Conference opponents. Charlotte has a 4-0-0 record in games it scores three or more goals.

NYCFC is 9-9-4 in conference matchups.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. Charlotte won the last meeting 3-1.

TOP PERFORMERS:

LAST 10 GAMES: Charlotte: 3-7-0, averaging 1.5 goals, 4.7 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 2.3 goals per game.

NYCFC: 2-6-2, averaging 1.2 goals, 4.4 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Charlotte: Vinicius Mello (injured), Adam Edouard Armour (injured), Guzman Corujo (injured), McKinze Gaines (injured), Nuno Santos (injured), Nathan Byrne (injured).

NYCFC: Keaton Parks (injured), Thiago Martins Bueno (injured), Alexander Callens (injured), Alfredo Morales (injured), Anton Tinnerholm (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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