Charlotte Eagles vs North Carolina FC U23 tips and predictions

Prices are accurate ahead of tight USL League Two encounter

Another slick display of the home side's recent strike rate in front of goal could make the difference between the sides during this clash. This is unlikely to be a snore-fest but there are no great opportunities available in the match winner market.

Charlotte Eagles are currently in fourth place as they look to steal a march on sixth place North Carolina FC U23.

The hosts will be acutely away of the threat posed by this away team. Intuitively this preview has settled on the home win.

You may disagree but Charlotte Eagles might have reasons to be confident about adding to North Carolina FC U23's latest reverses. The last 18 fixtures have not all gone well for the away squad; they've lost 14 times in those 18 starts. Obviously they've been up against different opposition but that doesn't look like the record of a winning team.

The home players are finding some form. Charlotte Eagles scored three or more goals in 5 of their recent 12 home matches.

There have been periods when North Carolina FC U23 have lost their shape and they have lacked the required tools to stand up to pressure. They have conceded two or more goals in 14 of their last 18 matches. And the home side will take some confidence when they look at their opposite numbers. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been poor. They've scored one or less goals in 9 of their last 11 matches.

In their last apperance Charlotte Eagles had a 3-2 win against Wake FC.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the fastest out of the blocks. The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in front of goal. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the smart play from that market.