Charlotte (10-9-8) travel to face off against CF Montréal (6-12-9) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Stade Saputo in Montréal, QC. Both Charlotte and CF Montréal will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.

Charlotte vs CF Montréal

Charlotte Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Charlotte will be looking to get back on track after taking a tough 1-0 loss to Atlanta United. This match took place on their home pitch, and they were the favorite to win at -124. The one goal scored was well below the line of 3.5 goals.

Overall, Charlotte took 12 shots, and six of those were on target. Pep Biel and Patrick Agyemang each finished without a goal, with Biel taking a team-high three shots on goal and three total shots.

Kristijan Kahlina played well in net despite giving up the one goal, making a total of five saves. The defense in front of him blocked one shot and intercepted six passes.

In their last seven matches, Charlotte has struggled, going just 1-3-3. They have fallen to 6th in the Eastern Conference, one spot behind New York City FC. Overall, they have a record of 10-9-8. On the road, they have struggled, going just 4-6-3. Following this match, they will take on Orlando City SC on the road on September 19th.

CF Montréal Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

CF Montréal will be looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss to FC Cincinnati, a match in which they were the heavy underdog on the road (+600). The five combined goals surpassed the pre-match over/under goal line of 3.5 goals.

Kwadwo Opoku was the only player for CF Montréal to score, and he took just one shot and one shot on goal. Opoku’s unassisted goal came in the 42nd minute and tied the match at 1-1. Overall, CF Montréal had three shots on goal and five shots total.

On the defensive end, things weren’t much better for CF Montréal, giving up four goals on Cincinnati’s six on target shots. Jonathan Sirois made two saves on the six shots he faced. The club’s back line had just one interception while making four interceptions.

Through 27 matches, CF Montréal has a record of 6-12-9, putting them 13th in the Eastern Conference. They have dropped three straight matches, including a 4-1 loss to FC Cincinnati on August 31st. Overall, they have struggled on the road, going just 2-8-4, while they are 4-4-5 at home. Over their last seven matches, they have just one win, going 1-4-2. Following this match, they will hit the road to take on the New England Revolution on September 18th.

Charlotte Offense Breakdown

Patrick Agyemang is the top scorer for Charlotte this season, as he has found the back of the net seven times, which is 48th in MLS. Liel Abada has put four shots on goal, which is 46th in the league, and he has scored four times. Ashley Westwood has four assists, which is 48th in MLS, and he has also scored twice. This season, Charlotte has scored 1.1 goals per match, which is 28th in the league, and they have put four shots on goal per match, which is 24th. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 55.6% of their matches, and they have completed 81.8% of their passes, which is 23rd in MLS.

CF Montréal Offense Breakdown

CF Montréal has scored 1.2 goals per match this season, which is 22nd in the MLS. Sunusi Ibrahim is their top scorer, with six goals, which is 55th in the league. He also leads the team in shots on goal, with 11. Josef Martínez has three assists, which is 83rd in the league, and he is also second on the team in goals scored, with five. This season, CF Montréal has scored fewer goals than their season average in three straight matches. They are 27th in the MLS in shots on goal and 29th in corner kicks. They have had fewer corner kicks than their opponents in 63% of their matches this season. Their passing percentage of 85.1% is seventh in the league.

Charlotte Defense Breakdown

Charlotte’s defense has been one of the best in the MLS this season, as they are currently 2nd in goals allowed per match at 1.1. However, they are 29th in blocked shots and 24th in interceptions. Kristijan Kahlina is the team’s top goalkeeper, and he is 2nd in the MLS with nine clean sheets. Overall, he is 6th in saves with 89. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 1.3 goals, and they have not given up more than two goals in a match since July 21st.

CF Montréal Defense Breakdown

Jonathan Sirois and the CF Montréal defense have struggled as of late, allowing 10 goals over their last three matches. This includes giving up five goals to the 26th-ranked offense of the New England Revolution. Overall, they are 28th in goals allowed this season, and they are also 25th in blocked shots and 22nd in interceptions. Sirois is 7th in MLS with 89 saves, and he has five clean sheets this season.

Charlotte vs CF Montréal Prediction

With both CF Montréal and Charlotte projected to finish with four shots on goal and one goal apiece, we are looking at a 1-1 draw between these two clubs. Coming into the match, Charlotte has been one of the top defensive teams in the MLS this season, allowing the second-fewest goals. Our top projected goal scorer for CF Montréal is Josef Martínez, who has the best odds to score a goal overall. As for Charlotte, look for Karol Świderski to find the back of the net.

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