Our prediction for this MLS match:
Charlotte play host to Toronto at their Bank of America Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. Charlotte aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to New England Revolution and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Reds. Experienced midfielder Scott Arfield should once again start from the bench, while both Ben Bender and Brandon Cambridge are sidelined with injuries. The Reds, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 4-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Canadian outfit have been struggling at the back of late, which is probably the main reason why home win should be considered. In their last meeting at the venue Charlotte outplayed Toronto 3-0 and we predict that history is going to repeat itself. The fact that star player Lorenzo Insigne remains in the recovery room goes in favour of our earlier prediction.
Highlighted Team (Toronto FC):
Toronto is a club based in Canada, but they have been competing in Major League Soccer since 2007. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment own both the soccer club and National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs. BMO Field is the club’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 30.000.
The Canadian outfit impressed in the 2016 MLS Cup and they faced Seattle Sounders in the title game at BMO Field. However, the Canadians were more than unfortunate not to lift the silverware as they were beaten by the Sounders on penalties.
Speaking of the Canadian Championship, Toronto FC won their fifth domestic title in 2016, with the team beating Vancouver Whitecaps in the final of the tournament. Montreal Impact are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in meetings between the two Canadian sides. Toronto FC’s home kit is red and it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Reds. It has to be noted that the club was founded back in 2005.