**New York City FC to Host Charlotte at Yankee Stadium in 2025 MLS Playoffs Game Two**

New York City FC will host Charlotte at Yankee Stadium on Saturday in game two of the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs. The hosts will be eager to complete the job they started in game one of the series.

NYCFC were solid when they visited Charlotte earlier this week, holding on to Alonso Martinez’s first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win in the series opener. Pascal Jansen’s side had a tidy regular season, finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference. Now, their focus shifts to the postseason as they aim to at least match last season’s success of reaching the Conference semifinals.

Charlotte, meanwhile, finished one place above New York City FC in the regular season and ranked seventh in the combined league table. They will be disappointed to have lost at home in game one. The Crown have yet to advance past this stage of the playoffs and will be determined to turn the series around over the remaining two games to secure a spot in the Conference semifinals.

**Head-to-Head and Key Numbers**

The two sides have met nine times prior to this weekend’s clash. NYCFC has won three of those meetings, with one draw and five wins for Charlotte. Across the last eight meetings, New York City FC has scored nine goals but conceded 12.

During the regular season, Charlotte drew just twice—the fewest in Major League Soccer—highlighting their tendency for decisive results. Defensively, New York City FC proved strong, conceding only 44 goals in 34 games, a record bettered by only three other Eastern Conference teams.

**Match Prediction**

The Pigeons enter as favorites due to their home advantage and stronger defensive record, but they will need to be at their best to avoid any surprises. Charlotte, known for their solid away form, will aim to push the game to penalties despite the odds against them. Their failure to capitalize on home advantage in game one could prove costly on Saturday.

*Predicted Score:* New York City FC 1-0 Charlotte

**Betting Tips**

– **Tip 1: Result** – NYCFC to win
– **Tip 2: Goals Over/Under 2.5** – Under 2.5 goals (Four of Charlotte’s last five matches featured fewer than 2.5 goals)
– **Tip 3: Both Teams to Score** – No (Only one of the last five matchups between these teams saw both sides score)
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