Our prediction for this MLS match:
CF Montreal will be eager to bounce back when they host Charlotte following a tough 2-0 defeat to Cincinnati. The Canadian side, with midfielder Joaquin Sosa as their only absentee, will aim to capitalize on their home advantage. Montreal’s attack has shown flashes of quality, but their defence has been inconsistent, leaving them vulnerable at the back.
Charlotte, meanwhile, head into the match following a disappointing 3-1 loss to Atlanta United. With no fresh injury concerns, the visitors will be at full strength as they look to turn their fortunes around. Charlotte's attack, spearheaded by the likes of Karol Świderski, can pose serious problems for Montreal, but their defence has also struggled to keep clean sheets in recent games. Both teams are motivated to make amends for recent defeats, and with both attacks likely to take advantage of defensive weaknesses, this clash promises to be an open contest. A high-scoring affair with goals at both ends seems likely.