Charlotte vs CF Montreal Predictions

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Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer · USA
medium confidence
Charlotte

Charlotte

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

CF Montreal

CF Montreal

🗓️ Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026 at 19:30 GMT-4 (venue time) · 23:30 UTC (your time)📍 Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

Win Probability (1X2)

Charlotte 57%Draw 25%CF Montreal 18%

Best Value Pick

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Charlotte vs CF Montreal: Match Preview

Charlotte come into this fixture sitting 5th, with a strong home record (8W, 4D, 3L) and a recent run of two wins in their last three. Their attack has been consistent, averaging 1.77 goals per game over the season and 1.93 at home, while Montreal languish in 15th with just two away wins and a -24 goal difference. For Montreal, travel has been a persistent problem, with 11 losses in 15 away matches and 39 goals conceded on the road, the worst away defensive record in the league.

Statistically, this is a clash between Charlotte's high-volume attack (12.2 shots, 4.4 on target per last five) and Montreal's porous defence (2.6 goals conceded per away match, only 13% clean sheet rate). Both teams trend heavily towards high-scoring games, with over 2.5 goals in 70% of Charlotte's and 63% of Montreal's fixtures. Charlotte's recent matches show a second-half scoring bias (6 of last 8 goals after the break), while Montreal have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five.

The model expects Charlotte to dominate territory and chances, with a strong likelihood of multiple goals for the hosts. Montreal's attack is not entirely blunt—averaging 1.13 away goals per game—but their defensive frailty and poor away form make them clear underdogs. The likeliest scenario is a Charlotte win with both teams scoring, most plausibly 2-1 or 2-0, driven by the underlying home/away splits and goal rates.

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Charlotte2.15

Expected goals · model says 2.15

CF Montreal1.20

Expected goals · model says 1.20

Win Probability
Charlotte 59% Draw 20% CF Montreal 21%

Over 2.5 Goals

65%

BTTS: Yes

62%

Likely Scores

2-1 · 1-1 · 2-0

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Charlotte vs CF Montreal Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
57%
25%
18%
Charlotte 57%Draw 25%CF Montreal 18%
Both Teams to Score
61%
39%
Yes 61%No 39%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
66%
34%
Over 2.5 66%Under 2.5 34%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
68%
32%
Over 9.5 68%Under 9.5 32%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Charlotte vs CF Montreal that most previews miss.

  • 1Charlotte's home matches average 3.0 total goals per game, while Montreal's away games average 3.73.
  • 2Montreal have conceded at least two goals in nine of their 15 away matches this season.
  • 3Charlotte have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last five matches, despite averaging 51.8% possession.

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The Case For This Charlotte vs CF Montreal Prediction

Charlotte's strong home record and attacking output set them apart from a Montreal side that has struggled badly on the road, especially defensively. The underlying rates point to a high-probability home win in a match with a strong likelihood of multiple goals, with Charlotte's 1.93 goals per home game facing Montreal's 2.6 conceded per away match. While Montreal have managed to score in three of their last five, their defensive frailty and poor away form leave them as clear underdogs in the statistical matchup.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Charlotte average 1.93 goals scored and 1.07 conceded per home game this season.
  • →CF Montreal have lost 11 of 15 away, conceding 2.6 goals per away match.

Match Context

  • →Both teams have seen over 2.5 goals in over 63% of their league games.

🚩 Charlotte vs CF Montreal Corners Prediction

medium confidence
11.2expected total corners
Over 68%
Under 32%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6.6 corners for Charlotte and 4.6 for CF Montreal, for an expected total of 11.2. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (68%). Over 8.5: 79% · Over 10.5: 56%.

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How Charlotte and CF Montreal Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Charlotte vs CF Montreal Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

CharlotteCharlottelast 5 matches
Idan Toklomati JornoXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Rodolfo AlokoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

H. Toffolosub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. WestwoodXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Saint-MaximinXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

CF MontrealCF Montreallast 5 matches
D. Riossub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

P. Owususub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Gennadiy SynchukXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Charlotte's recent form is mixed (DLWLW), but they have scored eight goals in their last five and remain strong at home, winning three of their last five at Bank of America Stadium. Montreal's trajectory is downward, with just one win in their last five and 11 away losses this season, conceding 39 goals on the road.

Charlotte vs CF Montreal — Last 10 Matches

CharlotteCharlotteLast 10 results
D2-2
L1-3
W3-2
L0-1
W2-1
D3-3
W2-1
D0-0
W2-0
W3-1
D@ Philadelphia Union2-2
L@ Columbus Crew1-3
Wvs FC Dallas3-2
Lvs Chicago Fire0-1
W@ DC United2-1
D@ FC Cincinnati3-3
W@ CF Montreal2-1
Dvs Houston Dynamo0-0
W@ Atlanta United FC2-0
Wvs DC United3-1

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 70% of games this season

Concerns

  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
CF MontrealCF MontrealLast 10 results
D1-1
L0-3
L1-2
W3-1
L0-2
L0-1
L1-2
L0-2
L1-7
D2-2
D@ Seattle Sounders1-1
Lvs Atlanta United FC0-3
L@ Toronto FC1-2
Wvs FC Cincinnati3-1
Lvs Columbus Crew0-2
L@ Colorado Rapids0-1
Lvs Charlotte1-2
L@ Philadelphia Union0-2
L@ Inter Miami1-7
Dvs Los Angeles Galaxy2-2

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Charlotte vs CF Montreal

Montreal have historically enjoyed this matchup, winning five of the last nine, including a 4-1 win in Charlotte in 2025. However, Charlotte won the most recent meeting 2-1 away. H2H games are rarely drawn and often high-scoring, with six of the last nine producing at least three goals.

Charlotte vs CF Montreal Head-to-Head History

Last 9 meetings between these sides

3

Charlotte wins

1

Draws

5

CF Montreal wins

33%11% draws56%
9 Sept 26CF Montreal vs Charlotte1-2
27 Sept 25Charlotte vs CF Montreal1-4
12 Apr 25CF Montreal vs Charlotte0-1
5 Oct 24Charlotte vs CF Montreal2-0
14 Sept 24CF Montreal vs Charlotte2-1
15 Jul 23CF Montreal vs Charlotte2-0

Things to Watch: Charlotte vs CF Montreal

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available at time of modelling; no value edges or recommended bets can be calculated.
  • ⚠️Recent form volatility for both sides (Charlotte DLWLW, Montreal DLLWL) introduces some short-term uncertainty.
  • ⚠️Montreal's occasional away upsets and Charlotte's low clean sheet rate (16.7%) add risk to home win and BTTS markets.

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Final Verdict

Charlotte 2–1 CF Montreal

The statistical case for Charlotte is strong: their 1.93 goals per home game and Montreal's 2.6 conceded per away match create a high-probability scenario for a home win with multiple goals. The most plausible way this prediction goes wrong is if Charlotte's defensive lapses (just 16.7% clean sheets) allow Montreal to capitalise on limited chances, keeping the contest closer than the underlying rates suggest.

Charlotte vs CF Montreal: Common Questions

Who will win Charlotte vs CF Montreal?

Charlotte are clear favourites, with a 57% probability of victory based on their strong home record and Montreal's poor away form. Montreal's win probability is just 18%, with the draw at 25%.

Will there be over or under 2.5 goals in Charlotte vs CF Montreal?

The model gives a 66% probability for over 2.5 goals, reflecting both teams' high over 2.5 rates (Charlotte 70%, Montreal 63%) and Montreal's defensive struggles away from home.

Is both teams to score likely in Charlotte vs CF Montreal?

Both teams to score is rated at 61% probability, as Charlotte have kept just 16.7% clean sheets this season and Montreal have found the net in three of their last five.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Charlotte vs CF Montreal: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 21 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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