Charlotte Independence vs NY Cosmos: match statistics
Charlotte Independence vs NY Cosmos: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Charlotte Independence played NY Cosmos in USL League One (United States). The match was played on 10 October 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Charlotte Independence: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. NY Cosmos: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Charlotte Independence scores 2.31 and concedes 1.45 goals per match. NY Cosmos scores 1.29 and concedes 2.00. League average: 2.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Charlotte Independence 76%, NY Cosmos 68%. Over 2.5: Charlotte Independence 69%, NY Cosmos 75%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Charlotte Independence has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.55. Charlotte Independence: 15.8 shots per match, NY Cosmos: 12.6.
Match halves
Charlotte Independence: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.79. NY Cosmos: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.89.
Goals by minute
Charlotte Independence: 0-15 (20 goals). NY Cosmos: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
USL League One: 2.96 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Charlotte Independence sit 2nd in the table and have won 3 of their last 5 matches without a defeat, while 15th-placed NY Cosmos have lost 3 times over the same period. At home, the hosts win 87% of their matches and score an average of 2.8 goals, while the visitors lose 73% of their away matches and concede 2.4 goals. Charlotte also create more chances: their home xG is 1.94, with 6.6 shots on target per match, compared with Cosmos’s away xG of 1.46 and 3.67 shots on target. The visitors have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches, but have also conceded 10; combined with Charlotte’s 0% rate of home matches without scoring, this points to a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS has occurred in 62% of Charlotte Independence matches and 73% of NY Cosmos matches, and it has landed in each of the last five games for both teams. The hosts score an average of 1.31 goals per match, while the visitors concede as many as 2.40 and have kept a clean sheet in only 7% of matches, strongly supporting a Charlotte goal. NY Cosmos score an average of 1.27 goals, while Charlotte concede 1.54; in addition, the hosts have conceded in each of their last five outings. Recent scoring form also points to goals at both ends: the teams have averaged 2.4 and 2.0 goals scored per match, while conceding 1.8 and 2.0 respectively. Although Charlotte keep a clean sheet in 31% of matches, the stronger attacking indicators and both teams’ recent runs point to BTTS - Yes.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Charlotte’s matches have featured at least two goals in 77% of cases, compared with 100% for NY Cosmos, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal. The hosts score an average of 1.31 goals, while the visitors concede as many as 2.40 per match, which points to goals for Charlotte. Meanwhile, NY Cosmos average 1.27 goals scored, and Charlotte concede 1.54, so an away goal is also a realistic prospect. The last five matches for the two teams have averaged 4.2 and 4.0 goals respectively, although the higher Over 3.5 line remains less reliable than two or more goals in the match.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is Charlotte taking the lead at the break and holding on to it: NY Cosmos were trailing at half-time in 67% of their matches and lost 73% of their games over the season. The home side have won 3 of their last 5 matches without losing any, while the visitors have lost 3 of 5. Charlotte create chances worth an average of 1.65 xG, while NY Cosmos allow opponents 1.76 xG and concede 2.4 goals per match, pointing to a home win. A draw at half-time followed by a Charlotte win remains a significant alternative, as the hosts were level after 45 minutes in 62% of their matches. Nevertheless, the visitors’ half-time deficit in 60% of their last 5 matches, coupled with their poor defensive record, makes 1/1 my top-rated HT/FT selection.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Charlotte Independence | NY Cosmos | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Charlotte Independence is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Charlotte Independence · 1.2 pts / match - NY Cosmos
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Charlotte Independence is 79% better for: goals scored per match.
2.31 goals / match - Charlotte Independence · 1.29 goals / match - NY Cosmos
Charlotte Independence is 38% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.45 goals / match - Charlotte Independence · 2 goals / match - NY Cosmos
Charlotte Independence scores in 93% of matches (27 of 29 matches), while NY Cosmos keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 matches).
NY Cosmos scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Charlotte Independence keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Charlotte Independence
Over / Under - NY Cosmos
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Charlotte Independence is 140% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.97 pts / match - Charlotte Independence · 0.82 pts / match - NY Cosmos
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Charlotte Independence - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
NY Cosmos - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (20 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Charlotte Independence
NY Cosmos
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (USL League One).
Teams vs league
| Charlotte Independence | Liga | NY Cosmos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.76 | 2.96 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 60% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 69% | 60% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 23% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 81% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Charlotte Independence 0 - 0 - 1 NY Cosmos. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Charlotte Independence vs NY Cosmos?
The USL League One match finished Charlotte Independence 3:0 NY Cosmos. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Charlotte Independence vs NY Cosmos?
Charlotte Independence score 2.31 goals per game on average and NY Cosmos 1.29. The USL League One average is 2.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Charlotte Independence's matches and 68% of NY Cosmos's.
What form are Charlotte Independence and NY Cosmos in?
Over the last 5 games Charlotte Independence have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and NY Cosmos 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Charlotte Independence vs NY Cosmos?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Charlotte Independence vs NY Cosmos: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.