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Charlotte

MLSSeason 2026Dean SmithNo. 8Data current as of September 01, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Unbeaten for 4 matches

Charlotte 2026: season in numbers

Charlotte in MLS

Charlotte plays in MLS (United States) during the 2026 season. Charlotte is No. 8 in the standings. Next game: Houston Dynamo.

Form and record

Charlotte has 10 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses, averaging 1.59 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, worth 2.00 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Charlotte scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 1.45. The team keeps a clean sheet in 18% of games and fails to score in 18%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 68% of Charlotte's games. 68% finish with at least three goals and 45% with at least four. Those games average 3.27 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 64% of games. The team scored in both halves in 36% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 80%.

Halves and minutes

Charlotte scores 0.82 goals in the first half and 1.00 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 16-30 (8 goals).

xG and playing style

Charlotte averages 1.40 xG and 1.64 xGA per game. The team takes 11.6 shots, puts 5.0 on target and averages 47% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Charlotte's xG differential is -0.24 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.41. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.59Points per game35 pts
1.82Goals scored / game
1.45Goals allowed / game
68%Over 2.5 goals
68%Both teams scored
18%Clean sheets
18%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
45% W23% R32% P
+8
Goal difference
1.59
PPG (season)
2.00
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal82%
2 goals59%
3 goals27%
4 goals5%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal82%
2 goals36%
3 goals18%
4 goals9%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time77%League average: 77%
Min. 2 goals before half-time50%League average: 44%
Min. 3 goals before half-time23%League average: 19%
Goal after half-time77%League average: 81%
Min. 2 goals after half-time55%League average: 51%
Min. 3 goals after half-time27%League average: 23%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time32%
BTTS in both halves9%
Scored in both halves36%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS64%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

41% W36% R23% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

36% W36% R27% P
35
Half-time points
1.59
PPG (1st half)
+3
Goal difference
32
Second-half points
1.45
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.82
Conceded before half-time0.68
Scored after half-time1
Conceded after half-time0.77
Clean sheet before half-time50%
Clean sheet after half-time45%
No goal before half-time41%
No goal after half-time41%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)2.201.80
Goals scored / game1.21.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.8
Average goals per game1.82.0
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals60%40%
Min. 3 goals40%40%
Clean sheets40%40%
Games without a goal20%20%
Goal difference+3+2
1st half (Last 5): 60% leading - 40% drawing - 0% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 60%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 0% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Charlotte
ScoredConceded
6
6
0-15
8
5
16-30
4
4
31-45
7
5
46-60
7
4
61-75
8
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Counter-attacking
43%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.36
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.24
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.61
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.42
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
114%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
91%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.41
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
110%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

22 matches
4.5
Corners won per match
5.6
Corners conceded per match
10.1
Total corners per match
63.6%
Over 8.5 corners
54.5%
Over 9.5 corners
36.4%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

12 matches
5.1
Corners won per match
5.4
Corners conceded per match
10.5
Total corners per match
75.0%
Over 8.5 corners
66.7%
Over 9.5 corners
41.7%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

10 matches
3.9
Corners won per match
5.8
Corners conceded per match
9.7
Total corners per match
50.0%
Over 8.5 corners
40.0%
Over 9.5 corners
30.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

22 matches
2.0
Team cards per match
2.9
Opponent cards per match
4.9
Total cards per match
72.7%
Over 3.5
54.5%
Over 4.5
4.5%
Red cards

Home

12 matches
2.1
Team cards per match
3.0
Opponent cards per match
5.1
Total cards per match
83.3%
Over 3.5
58.3%
Over 4.5
8.3%
Red cards

Away

10 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
2.8
Opponent cards per match
4.7
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.21
Opponents' average PPG
19.4
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Over its last 10 games, Charlotte faced opponents averaging 1.21 points per game and an average standings position of No. 19.4 in a 30-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Soccer games
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Houston Dynamo
Montreal Impact
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FC Cincinnati
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DC United
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Chicago Fire
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FC Dallas
Columbus Crew
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Philadelphia Union
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Portland Timbers
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Montreal Impact

FAQ

What is Charlotte's recent form?

Charlotte has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the last five games. The team averages 1.59 points per game this season.

Where is Charlotte in the MLS standings?

Charlotte is No. 8 with 35 points.

How many goals does Charlotte score per game?

Charlotte scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 1.45. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Charlotte's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 68% of Charlotte's games, while 68% finish with at least three goals. Charlotte keeps a clean sheet in 18% of games.

Who does Charlotte play next?

Charlotte's next game is Charlotte vs. Houston Dynamo on September 5, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Charlotte stats and betting picks?

This page covers Charlotte's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.