Rafael Guillén
The MLS kicks off and Charlotte FC vs New England Revolution brings together two teams aiming to have a better tournament than in the previous edition, as neither managed to qualify for anything.
As promised, at JefeBet we are all set to provide you with the best MLS sports betting information and predictions. So keep reading to learn everything you need to know about our prediction for this Charlotte FC vs New England Revolution match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Charlotte FC vs New England Revolution MLS Matchday 1 Game on February 25, 2023
- Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
- When: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Charlotte (+107) / Tie (+275) / New England (+220)
- Asian Handicap: Charlotte (AH -.25, -121) / New England (+.25, +102)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-107) / Under (-115)
- Both teams score: Yes (-177) / No (+133)
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Charlotte FC
Last season, they finished ninth in the Eastern Conference, six points out of the playoffs. Although they had a positive record of 13 wins, the competition was very tight.
One of the team’s main weaknesses is its defense. At the last tournament, there was an avalanche of entries, which meant that the team was slow to get results. They did not fare well in the MLS Cup either, as they were knocked out in the round of 16.
They brought in New Zealander Bill Tuiloma from Portland Timbers to cover for the departure of defensive leader Christian Fuchs, who retired. Enzo Copetti, who scored 21 goals in 68 games in the Argentine League, was brought in from Racing Club to finish play as the team was struggling to do so.
Christian Lattanzio, Italian, has his hands full of work, but he no longer has excuses as he has a large squad and time to work. Let’s keep in mind that he took over the team mid-season due to poor results and lifted them up. With more experience managing the team, thus with more knowledge of the squad, things may be much better for Charlotte FC in 2023.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Pablo Sisniega; Nathan Byrne, Derrick Jones, Jan Sobocinski, Harrison Aful; Chris Hegardt, Ashley Westwood; Karol Swiderski, Kamil Jozwiak; Kerwin Vargas, Enzo Copetti.
Betting on New England Revolution
After a pretty good 2021 where they won the Supporters Shield and were the best team in MLS, the 2022 season ended up the opposite for them: they were eliminated from the MLS Cup in the round of 16, ranked 10th in their conference, and were eliminated from the Concachampions in the semifinals, a tournament to which they paid a lot of attention.
They were fairly consistent in the preseason, as they registered two victories, two losses, and only one draw. Their main concern was the midfield, where they lost possession very easily. Therefore, several players were brought in to replace Emmanuel Boateng.
Bruce Arena can no longer have a bad season, and in this one they will also have a tight schedule since they play Leagues Cup. However, considering the reinforcements and the squad they have, if they don’t put on a bad streak, they could even be candidates for the title.
Possible Lineup (4-1-3-2): Djordje Petrovic; DeJuan Jones, Dave Romney, Henry Kessler, Brandon Bye; Matt Polster, Jack Panayotou; Dylan Borrero, Carles Gil, Damian Rivera, Bobby Wood.
JefeBet Prediction
The New England Revolution lost 1-3 to Charlotte FC last season; they are a tough nut to crack for them. Based on their preseason, we think Charlotte will win, as they went undefeated and the team seems to have already consolidated.
Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-0 New England.
