CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action continues as CF Montreal hosts Charlotte FC at Saputo Stadium. This Round 1 encounter is set for Friday, September 14th, with a 23:30 GMT kickoff. Montreal, currently 26th in the standings, has collected 27 points from as many matches. This shows a clear need for improvement. Charlotte, in a more comfortable 14th place, has 38 points. Both teams, aiming for a top-six finish, are keen on a victory to enhance their chances and morale.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal’s recent performances have been disappointing. Their last game on August 31st against FC Cincinnati ended in a 4:1 defeat. Before that, they suffered a 0:5 loss to New England Revolution at home. An away game at Philadelphia Union saw them lose 2:0 in the Leagues Cup. In these matches, Montreal’s defense allowed 11 goals. The results matched bookmakers’ predictions.

Charlotte FC – Form

Away Team Form

Charlotte FC has faced challenges in securing a win recently. They lost 0:1 to Atlanta United at home on August 31st. A game against New York Red Bulls ended in a 1:1 draw, with Karol Swiderski scoring from the penalty spot. Their Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on August 1st resulted in a goalless draw. These outcomes were in line with bookmakers’ expectations.

CF Montreal – Charlotte FC – Head to Head

The last match between CF Montreal and Charlotte FC was on July 15, 2023. Montreal won 2:0 in this Major League Soccer game. In their past 10 meetings, Montreal has won 3 times. Charlotte FC has not won any, and one game ended in a draw. This shows Montreal’s dominance. The last 5 encounters have been low-scoring, with both teams not scoring in any. Montreal has won 3 of the last 4 meetings, with less than 2.5 goals in each victory.

CF Montreal – Charlotte FC – Standings

In the unfolding Major League Soccer season at Saputo Stadium, CF Montreal is in 26th place with 27 points from 27 matches. This contrasts with preseason expectations. Charlotte FC, the visitors, are in 14th place with 38 points. Both teams had similar goals at the season’s start. Yet, Charlotte FC is closer to achieving theirs, leading Montreal by 12 points and ranks.

CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC – Top scorers

For the upcoming game, CF Montreal’s attack will be led by Sunusi Ibrahim, with 6 goals this season. Josef Martinez follows with 5 goals. Matias Coccaro has added 4 goals. Midfielders Bryce Duke and Dominik Yankov have each scored twice, showing a distributed scoring effort.

Patrick Agyemang leads Charlotte FC’s offense with 7 goals. Kerwin Vargas has contributed 5 goals, while Liel Abada has 4. Iuri Tavares has scored 3 times, and Ashley Westwood has added two goals from midfield, offering multiple scoring options.

CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer 2.90 odds for a CF Montreal win, 3.40 for a draw, and 2.40 for a Charlotte FC victory. Montreal’s strong head-to-head record makes them favorites for a home win. Charlotte FC’s resilience could surprise the home team. For alternative bets, “halftime-fulltime” options and “draw-no-bet” markets are available. The “double chance” market is also an option for those seeking safer bets.

CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC – Over/Under Betting

The over/under betting market suggests a moderate scoring game. Historical data shows that the last four meetings had under 3.5 goals. CF Montreal’s recent tendency to concede contrasts with their home resilience. Charlotte FC’s strong defense could limit scoring chances. Thus, “Under 2.5” goals at 2.15 is an appealing bet, reflecting the trend of previous games and current form.

CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC – BTTS Betting

In recent matches between CF Montreal and Charlotte FC, the BTTS market has varied. Only one of their last four games saw goals from both teams. Montreal’s home form and low-scoring wins against Charlotte suggest a trend. Charlotte’s mixed away form also points to low-scoring outcomes. The odds for “BTTS: No” could offer value, given the historical and recent form data.

CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC – Prediction