The 2023 MLS season continues on Saturday with an exciting showdown between CF Montreal (8-2-12, 26 points) and Charlotte FC (6-8-8, 26 points).
- Montreal vs Charlotte Match Info
Montreal vs Charlotte Odds & Spread - Montreal vs Charlotte Betting Trends
- Montreal vs Charlotte Prediction & Pick
- Montreal vs Charlotte Best Bet
Montreal vs Charlotte Match Info
2023 MLS Regular Season Game
CF Montreal vs Charlotte FC
Date:'Saturday, July 15, 2023
Time:'7:30 p.m. ET
Venue:'Stade Saputo – Montreal, Canada
Coverage:'Apple TV/ESPN+
Two teams fighting to get into the Eastern Conference playoff picture meet head-to-head on the pitch in MLS action on Saturday. Montreal is coming off a 3-0 loss to the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, while Charlotte enters this clash fresh off a hard-fought 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati on July 8.
Montreal vs Charlotte Odds & Spread
Moneyline:'MON: (+115) | CHA: (+195) | Draw (+240)
Spread:'MON: -1 (+360) | CHA: +1 (-160)
Total:'2.5 – Over: (-126) | Under: (+104)
Team to Score the First Goal:'MON: (-130) | CHA: (+110) I NO GOALS: (+1100)
Montreal enters this contest as the home favorite on FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 7:30 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 2.5 goals with the Over favored at -126 odds.
Montreal vs Charlotte Betting Trends
– Montreal and Charlotte played to a 0-0 draw in the most recent matchup on June 24.
– Montreal sits 10th in the Eastern Conference with an 8-2-12 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
– Charlotte sits 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 6-8-8 (W-D-L) record in 2023.
– Montreal is 1-1-3 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
– Charlotte is 0-5-0 (W-D-L) in its last five matches.
Montreal vs Charlotte Prediction & Pick
What's interesting about this matchup is that Montreal and Charlotte faced off three weeks ago in a relatively even 0-0 draw. Each side tallied 3 or more shots on target, but neither one was able to break through. I expect another close contest, although I would be surprised to see zero goals once again.
Charlotte enters on a streak of five straight draws and has a great chance to give Montreal a run for its money in Canada. After all, manager Christian Lattanzio's team ranks above Montreal in both accurate shooting percentage (35.4%) and goals scored (30). One score may be all it takes here.
Look for an even score at the final whistle as each side does whatever it takes to earn a point.
Final Score Prediction:'Montreal: 1 | Charlotte: 1
Montreal vs Charlotte Best Bet
Sprinkling a small wager on a draw at +240 odds is a viable route to take, but backing a low-scoring clash to break out at plus odds is a better route. There has been an average of just 1.67 goals scored in the three all-time matchups between these squads. Fewer than 3 goals have also been scored in four of Montreal's last five matches overall and in five of Charlotte's last n ine matches overall.