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Montreal Impact will entertain Charlotte at Saputo Stadium in Major League Soccer on Saturday. The hosts will be looking to halt their dismal streak while the visitors intend to improve their chances for a continental spot.
Montreal Impact vs Charlotte Preview
The hosts are conscious of the fact that time is fast running out on their campaign and the damage they have accumulated could prove irreparable. Montreal Impact have won only six matches out of 27, drawing nine and losing 12, which leaves the Canadian team 13th in the Eastern Conference table and 26th overall.
Le CFM will enter this game on the back of three straight defeats, with 11 goals conceded against one scored. Montreal Impact will have to win all seven remaining matches to improve their chances of qualification for round one of the playoffs. The hosts emerged victorious with a 2-0 victory in their previous match against Charlotte.
Charlotte have fared better than the hosts have at this point and could be eying a better position in the Eastern Conference. They boast 10 wins out of 27 matches, drawing eight and losing nine, which leaves them in the sixth position with 38 points. However, Charlotte are closely followed by Orlando City SC (37 points).
The Crown, like Montreal Impact, are yet to win the MLS Cup. Last season, they finished 19th overall and reached the wild-card round of the playoffs. The visitors are yet to win a match since their return from the Leagues Cup, where they crashed out in the group stage. Charlotte are in search of their first win against Montreal Impact in all competitions.
Montreal Impact vs Charlotte Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Montreal Impact have won thrice and lost once in their last four matches against Charlotte.
- Montreal Impact have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Montreal Impact have won twice and lost six times in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Charlotte have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
- Montreal Impact have won once and lost four times in their last five matches while Charlotte have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Montreal Impact – L-L-L-W-L, Charlotte – L-D-W-L-D.
Montreal Impact vs Charlotte Prediction
The hosts will make the most of their home advantage to halt their losing streak. A further defeat could land them bottom of the Eastern Conference table.
Charlotte’s goalkeeping has been their brightest spot in this campaign. Kristijan Kahlina sits second on the charts with nine clean sheets.
Montreal Impact are expected to come out on top based on home advantage.
Prediction: Montreal Impact 3-1 Charlotte
Montreal Impact vs Charlotte Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Montreal Impact to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Montreal Impact to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Charlotte to score - Yes
