Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 14 match between Charlotte FC and Toronto FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Both Charlotte FC and Toronto FC need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Major League Soccer table. The match takes place at Bank of America Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
The Charlotte FC enter the game ranked 8 in the Eastern Conference, while the Toronto FC are 10 in the Eastern Conference.
Form: Charlotte FC vs Toronto FC
Charlotte FC Form
A single draw is all Charlotte FC have to show from their last three games, where they came up short, losing 4-2 and 1-0 against Nashville SC and New England Revolution respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation with a 2-2 against FC Cincinnati. Charlotte FC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored 14 and conceded seven goals.
Toronto FC Form
Toronto FC were only able to take a single draw from their past three games. They came up short in a 1-2 defeat against Atlanta United before drawing 1-1 with San Jose Earthquakes. They were defeated once again, when Inter Miami CF ran out 2-4 winners. Toronto FC claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to six.
Betting facts for Charlotte FC and Toronto FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Charlotte FC and Toronto FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 9 of the last 11 Charlotte FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Charlotte FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Charlotte FC home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Charlotte FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Charlotte FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Toronto FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Toronto FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Toronto FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Toronto FC have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Toronto FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Charlotte FC vs Toronto FC
Look no further than Pep Biel, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Charlotte FC in the Major League Soccer, while Emilio Aristizabal managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Toronto FC in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Charlotte FC vs Toronto FC
Full-time result
Charlotte FC won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Bank of America Stadium. They drew two and lost four as well, while Toronto FC won one of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost four. Toronto FC scored at least once in their previous 10 matches. Charlotte FC have beaten Toronto FC in 3 consecutive home league meetings
Both teams to score
Charlotte FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Toronto FC scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Charlotte FC played. Both teams have scored in last 9 consecutive Toronto FC games. Charlotte FC probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Sunday, as Toronto FC managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Charlotte FC have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Toronto FC.
Total goals
Charlotte FC saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Toronto FC, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.8 times goals per game. Charlotte FC conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches. Toronto FC conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.
