New York Red Bulls vs. Charlotte FC 10/9/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

The New York Red Bulls host Charlotte FC on Sunday in a MLS Eastern Conference fixture. The New York Red Bulls are fourth in the conference table at 14-8-11 on 50 points with a goal difference of +7. New York was defeated on the road last Saturday by Columbus 2-1. Frankie Amaya scored in the 53rd minute for New York to put the Red Bulls ahead 1-0 but New York gave up two unanswered goals after the 89th minute to lose.

Following last Saturday's loss, New York lost two consecutive matches for just the first time all season and has not lost three straight matches during the regular season in more than three years. Lewis Morgan is the leading goal scorer for New York with 14, while Luquinhas and Patryk Klimala have each scored five. Cristian Casseres Jr is the leader in assists with five.

Charlotte FC is ninth in the conference table at 13-3-17 on 42 points with a goal difference of -6. Charlotte has been eliminated from postseason contention. Charlotte was held at home to a 2-2 draw last time out versus Columbus Crew. Daniel Rios opened the scoring for Charlotte with a goal in the 58th minute and Andre Shinyashiki scored an equalizer in second-half stoppage time (90’+4’).

Charlotte has 42 points on the season and a victory over New York would give Charlotte the fifth most points ever by an expansion club in the history of the MLS with 45 points. Karol Swiderski is the leading goal scorer for Charlotte with 10, while Daniel Rios and Andre Shinyashiki have each scored seven. Benjamin Bender is the leader in assists with six.