Charlotte (home)
- Charlotte have won four of their last five MLS games, including a 3-0 win at home to in-form Inter Miami CF.
- With 53 points from 31 games, Charlotte are placed sixth in the MLS 2025 standings, above CF Montreal, who sit 29th with 24 points from 31 matches, the same number of games played. For more context on their positioning, check out this Charlotte vs CF Montreal preview.
- Dean Smith has overseen a direct, vertical approach since taking charge of Charlotte in December 2023 and it has certainly worked to this point.
- The club have won 12, drawn one and lost only two of their 15 home games this season, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding just 0.80 on average.
CF Montreal (away)
- The visitors have won just one of their last five MLS matches, including two consecutive home defeats.
- Montreal have only won three of their 15 away games in MLS 2025, drawing four and losing eight. When we consider the Charlotte vs CF Montreal prediction, these away stats are crucial.
- CF Montreal have failed to win either of their two previous away trips to Charlotte.
Head-to-Head
Charlotte have the better record in the last three H2H meetings with two wins to Montreal’s one, including a 1-0 away win in MLS 2025 five months ago.
Key Players
- Smith’s vertical system relies on a disciplined defensive structure and the creativity of the midfielders to make runs alongside striker Idan Toklomati, who is by far Charlotte’s biggest goal threat with 11 MLS goals in 27 appearances.
- Prince Osei Owusu is Montreal’s most reliable goalscorer with 12 in 31 MLS appearances, but the club are more potent with Dante Sealy on the field, who has two of Montreal’s last five MLS goals.
Betting Insights
- The hosts have scored an impressive 30 home goals and conceded just 12, while Montreal have conceded an average of 1.53 per away game, so the ‘Both Teams to Score: No’ market at -169 looks very tempting, as the two sides offer contrasting styles. Our Charlotte vs CF Montreal betting tips suggest this defensive trend will continue.
- Charlotte’s form is excellent, but their opponents have been woeful in recent weeks, so the home side are well-priced to grab the points on Saturday.
Prediction
Charlotte have a much better home record, are in superior form and look to have a clear identity under Smith, so this Charlotte vs CF Montreal prediction is firmly in favor of the home side, who are expected to take all three points from this fixture against an opponent in disarray.
