Toronto FC vs Charlotte FC Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

Nine points separate the two sides on the points table.

Charlotte FC will visit the BMO Field to lock horns with Toronto FC on matchday 17 of Major League Soccer. The home side are currently placed 14th in the Eastern Conference. With three wins, four draws, and nine losses, they have accumulated 13 points to their name so far.

Toronto are coming into this game on the back of a 2-1 loss against Philadelphia. They will be looking to get back to winning ways.

Charlotte, on the other hand, find themselves in the ninth spot in the points table. They have accumulated 22 points from their opening 16 matches and are nine points ahead of their opponents. They also lost their previous game against the NY Red Bulls, which makes their encounter with Toronto a must-win.

Qualifying for the MLS’s final series will be their primary objective. They need to stitch some wins together to build some momentum.

Kickoff:

• Location: Toronto, Canada
• Stadium: BMO Field
• Date and Kickoff time: June 1 – 5:00 IST/23:30 GMT [May 31 – 16:30 PT/19:30 ET]
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Toronto FC (in all competitions): L-L-W-L-W

Charlotte FC (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-L

Players to watch out for:

Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC)

The Italian winger is having a fantastic season so far. His overall gameplay has been excellent. Moreover, his output and efficiency in front of the goal are incredible as well.

He is currently the top goalscorer of his team with four goals. He has also registered three assists to his name. He will be given the responsibility of leading the Reds to victory against a difficult opponent.

What a team 🤟🏻C’MOOONNN TFC 🔴#goreds pic.twitter.com/V6VvsMiGOS

— Federico Bernardeschi (@fbernardeschi) March 10, 2024

Pep Biel (Charlotte)

The Spanish midfield got a crucial assist against Seattle Sounders on the opening matchday of Major League Soccer and has been phenomenal ever since. He has played as a number 10 and has proved to be the main creative force of his team. He is also very versatile and can operate as a false nine and a right winger as well.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-2 win for Charlotte FC.
• Toronto FC lost 2-1 against Philadelphia in their last game.
• Charlotte FC lost 4-2 against NY Red Bulls in their last game.

Toronto FC vs Charlotte FC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Charlotte to win – 1.71 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.59 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.42 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Richie Laryea, Deandre Kerr, Nicksoen Gomis, Raoul Petretta, and Kobe Franklin will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Charlotte FC, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Nimfasha Berchimas, Brandon Cambridge, Jahlane Forbes, Nathan Byrne, and Souleyman Doumbia for their clash.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 6

Toronto FC won: 3

Charlotte FC won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup:

Toronto FC (3-5-2)

Johnson(GK); Patretta, Monlouis, Wingo; Spicer, Osorio, Flores, Coello, Etienne; Bernardeschi, Corbeanu

Charlotte FC (4-2-3-1)

Kahlina(GK); Scardina, Malanda, Privett, Marshall-Rutty; Westwood, Williamson; Vargas, Biel, Zaha; Agyemang

Match Prediction:

Charlotte FC are coming into this game as slight favourites as they have showcased better team chemistry so far this season.

Prediction: Toronto FC 1-2 Charlotte FC

Telecast details

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