Charlotte vs DC United preview
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 22
Statistics
Possession
CHL
76%
DCU
24%
Top Statistics
50
Possession
50
Match Overview
0
Successful Dribbles Percentage
0
Attacking
4
Attacks
2
Possession
23
Passes
0
91
Successful Passes Percentage
0
Discipline
1
Offsides
0
CONTEXT
The first half has just commenced between Charlotte and DC United with both sides showing balanced possession at fifty percent each. No red cards have been issued and expected goals remain uncalculated at this early stage. Charlotte entered as the pregame stronger team but the live state shows a draw with neutral alignment to projections. Play is in its initial phase where neither side has created notable chances or shifted efficiency from pre-match signals. The qualitative leader remains even as the match begins without deviation from expected patterns. Possession is shared evenly reflecting a cautious opening. Cards are absent allowing full squads to operate. This setup mirrors the pregame outlook where Charlotte held slight favoritism but current play indicates parity.
TL;DR
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Live state: The match is at the start of the first half with a draw and no cards or xG data yet.
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Structural vs live: Live conditions are in line with pre-match signals showing no deviation.
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Projection vs live: The projection and live alignment is neutral.
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xG trend: Expected goals have not been established with both teams at null values.
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Possession profile: Possession is evenly split at fifty percent for each team.
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Event impact: No red cards or major events have impacted the game state.
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Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
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| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
E. Arreguin
Referee
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25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.32
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
1.47
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.2
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Toronto
Rank: 58
D
Columbus Crew
Rank: 67
W
Chicago Fire
Rank: 67
L
New York RB
Rank: 59
W
Atlanta United
Rank: 56
D
New England
Rank: 61
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
New England
Rank: 59
L
CF Montréal
Rank: 57
D
Nashville SC
Rank: 74
D
Toronto
Rank: 59
W
Houston Dynamo
Rank: 66
D
CF Montréal
Rank: 58
D
4
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
4 - 0 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.96
55.26
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Charlotte
DC United
Power Score
64.96
55.26
League Position
6
9
Global Rank
394
686
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Charlotte
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Opponent-weighted form score
DC United
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Charlotte DC United
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Charlotte
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Own half density —
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DC United
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Charlotte
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⚠ Proxy
DC United
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Charlotte
DC United
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Charlotte
DC United
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Charlotte
DC United
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Charlotte
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DC United
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Charlotte
DC United
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Charlotte
0.00
DC United
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Charlotte
DC United
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Charlotte
0.00
DC United
0.00
Charlotte
DC United
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Charlotte
CHL
Home
4
matches
DC United
DCU
Away
Match Record
4
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
4
Goals
7
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
7
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-22T21:30:47+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-4-2
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Major League Soccer, United States · Regular Season
Stadium
Bank of America Stadium
Capacity
75525
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Elijio Arreguin
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CONCLUSION
Charlotte and DC United opened the first half in even fashion with shared possession and no cards disrupting the flow. The pregame stronger side has yet to impose itself as the live picture stays aligned with neutral projections. Early play shows neither team generating clear chances or efficiency shifts from expected patterns. This balanced beginning sets a platform for adjustments after the break where one side may seek to break the deadlock through increased control or set piece opportunities. Both teams will look to refine their approaches based on the initial observations.
