Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal – Match Preview

As the Major League Soccer season progresses, Charlotte FC is gearing up to welcome CF Montreal. This encounter is scheduled for Friday, October 5th, at the Bank of America Stadium. The match will start at 23:30 GMT. Charlotte FC, currently 16th with 45 points, aims to leverage their home field advantage. They hope to ascend the standings. CF Montreal, placed 17th with 40 points, is keen on reducing the gap and enhancing their position. Both teams are eager to secure a win in this early-stage match. They understand that three points are vital for setting a positive trajectory for their campaigns.

Charlotte FC – Form

Charlotte FC has displayed varied results in their recent Major League Soccer matches. They secured a thrilling 4:3 victory over Chicago Fire FC at home on October 2nd. This outcome was in line with bookmaker predictions. Before this, they achieved a commendable 1:1 draw against Inter Miami CF away. On September 21st, back on their own ground, they dominated New England Revolution with a 4:0 win. This showcases their strong offensive capabilities, especially when playing at home.

CF Montreal – Form

CF Montreal comes into this match on a positive streak. They clinched a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Atlanta United on October 2nd. This away win surpassed bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they secured a 3-0 home win over San Jose Earthquakes and a solid 2-0 victory against Chicago Fire FC. These matches highlighted their ability to win as anticipated. Key players like Josef Martinez, Caden Clark, and Nathan Saliba have played pivotal roles in their recent success.

Charlotte FC – CF Montreal – Head to Head

The last match between Charlotte FC and CF Montreal was on September 14, 2024. CF Montreal won with a 2:1 score in the Major League Soccer tournament. In their last 10 meetings, Charlotte FC has found it challenging to secure a win. CF Montreal has claimed victory in 4 of these encounters, with only 1 match ending in a draw. This demonstrates CF Montreal’s upper hand in this matchup.

In their recent 5 matches, both teams scored in only one game. This indicates a trend of one-sided outcomes. Notably, Charlotte FC has lost 4 out of their last 5 matches against CF Montreal. They failed to score more than 1.5 goals in those defeats. Typically, the total goals have remained under 3.5.

Charlotte FC – CF Montreal – Standings

As the match at the Bank of America Stadium approaches, Charlotte FC is in the 16th position with 45 points from 32 matches. CF Montreal is close behind, ranked 17th with 40 points from the same number of games. Only five points separate the two teams. Both had hoped for a top-six finish at the start of the season. Charlotte FC, with a better defensive record of conceding 37 goals to Montreal’s 62, aims to use their home advantage. However, both teams were initially seen as middle-of-the-pack contenders. Charlotte FC might feel they are slightly underperforming, while Montreal is eager to close the gap and meet their season’s expectations.

Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal – Top scorers

As the home team takes the field, attention turns to their leading scorers. Patrick Agyemang leads with 8 goals this season. He is closely followed by Kerwin Vargas and Liel Abada, who have each scored 6 goals. Karol Swiderski has also been a key player, contributing 5 goals. Iuri Tavares has added 3 important goals.

The visiting team’s attack is led by Josef Martinez, who has scored 10 goals. Sunusi Ibrahim has contributed 6 goals, proving to be a crucial player. Matias Coccaro has added 4 goals to the tally. The midfield duo of Bryce Duke and Caden Clark have each scored 3 goals, highlighting the team’s scoring ability from different areas.

Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a home win for Charlotte FC at 1.65. This reflects their slightly better league position and form. A draw is at 3.80, and an away win for CF Montreal is at 4.33. Despite CF Montreal’s recent victories, their defensive record raises concerns. Head-to-head statistics show Montreal’s dominance in past meetings. However, Charlotte’s home advantage and more stable defense could help them reverse past outcomes.

For those exploring alternative betting markets, the “halftime-fulltime” option for Charlotte FC to lead at halftime and win at fulltime is at 2.25. The “draw-no-bet” market for Charlotte FC is at 1.30, offering a safeguard against a draw. The “double-chance” market provides options for a Charlotte win or draw at 1.182. This is appealing for those recognizing Charlotte’s potential but cautious of Montreal’s recent form.

Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under betting odds for this match have been set. “Over 2.5” goals is at 1.615, and “Under 2.5” goals is at 2.25. Historical data shows a trend of fewer than 3.5 goals in their last 5 encounters. This could make the “Under 2.5” option appealing. Charlotte FC has scored 41 goals and conceded 37 this season. CF Montreal’s matches have seen them score 46 and concede 62. Despite CF Montreal’s defensive issues, the goal pattern and Charlotte’s scoring record suggest a potentially lower scoring game. Thus, “Under 2.5” at 2.25 could offer value.

Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.67. This indicates a moderate chance that both teams will score. Historically, only one out of their last five meetings saw both teams scoring. Charlotte FC’s recent home games have been tight, with both teams scoring in two of their last five matches. Conversely, CF Montreal’s away games have been more open, with both teams scoring in three of their last five away games. Given the offensive and defensive records of both teams, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.67 seems a reasonable prediction. However, the historical trend suggests caution, as “BTTS: No” is priced at 2.10.

Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal – Prediction