Expert Overview: Charlotte FC vs Real Salt Lake

Charlotte FC and Real Salt Lake are set to face off on August 16, 2025, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. With Charlotte FC playing at home, they carry a slight edge with a predicted win probability of 61.80%. The match is expected to be dynamic, featuring an average total of 3.47 goals, suggesting an offensive display from both sides. Key betting insights highlight a high likelihood of goals occurring in the second half (94.60%) and the match featuring over 1.5 goals (89.40%). The tactical nuances of both teams will play a critical role in determining the outcome, with each side having distinct strategies for capitalizing on their strengths and exploiting the opposition’s weaknesses.

Betting Insights

Goals and Scoring Predictions

• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 94.60 – Given Charlotte FC’s strong finish in recent matches, there is a high probability they will score in the latter stages.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 89.40 – Both teams are known for their attacking prowess, making it likely that the game will see more than one goal.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 85.80 – A cautious start is anticipated as both sides may prioritize defensive solidity before committing to attack.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 72.00 – It’s probable that at least one goal will be scored by halftime, given the attacking nature of both teams.

Defensive Insights

• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 72.60 – Despite expectations of a goal-fest, there’s still a significant chance that neither team will score after halftime.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 70.10 – Real Salt Lake may struggle to find the back of the net in the latter stages against a resilient Charlotte defense.

Goal Totals and Cards

• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 63.20 – The match is likely to conclude with either two or three goals being scored.
• Home Team To Win: 61.80 – Charlotte FC are favored to emerge victorious given their home advantage and current form.
• Under 5.5 Cards: 61.90 – While competitive, the match is not expected to result in excessive disciplinary actions.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 56.60 – Real Salt Lake may find it challenging to break down Charlotte’s defense early on.

Timing Predictions

• Last Goal 73+ Minutes: 55.00 – It’s plausible that any late goals could come in the final minutes of the match.
• Avg. Total Goals: 3.47 – This indicates an expectation of a high-scoring affair, aligning with both teams’ offensive capabilities.
• Avg. Goals Scored/Avg. Conceded Goals:
  • Avg. Goals Scored: 2.50
  • Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.37

  Both teams have shown they can both score and concede goals consistently.

Cards and Discipline

• Average Yellow Cards: 3.27 – A few cautions are expected as players push for dominance on the pitch.
• Average Red Cards: 0.34 – Disciplinary actions might be limited, but there’s always a risk of a sending off disrupting the game.
• Away Team Not To Score In Second Half: Reflecting potential defensive resilience from Charlotte in the latter part of the match.
• Average Under Cards:
  • Under 4.5 Cards: 51.90 – The game should remain relatively disciplined with fewer cards than expected for such intense encounters.

Odds on Scoring Patterns

• Over 2.5 Goals: 49.80 – There’s almost an even chance that more than two and a half goals will be scored, highlighting the attacking potential of both sides.
• First Goal After 30+ Minutes: 54.10 – It’s likely that neither team will score early, setting up a more strategic battle as the game progresses.