Charlotte’s solid home defense (10 goals conceded in 9 games) suggests they can contain NYC. Odds at 2.00 favor the home win, making it a plausible outcome. Both teams scoring is less likely given Charlotte's defensive focus and recent low scoring games. Under 2.5 goals fits a tightly contested, low-scoring affair.

Both teams have decent scoring form—Charlotte with 16 at home and NYC with 17 away. Recent head-to-heads have seen goals from both sides, making a goal-filled draw feasible. The odds of a draw at 3.75 suggest it's considered a competitive match with chances for both to score and possibly hit over 2.5 goals.

NYC are a dangerous away side (3 wins in last 5 away games) and tend to find the net (17 goals scored on the road). After their recent heavy loss, they'll push hard to bounce back, likely scoring at least once. A victory for NYC with both teams scoring and a higher goal tally seems a fair bet, especially considering their recent away threat.