Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal lineups, prediction, odds and Same Game Parlay picks for Wednesday's MLS game. Team news and betting angles inside here.
Cody Moore - October 28, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT
7 minutesCharlotte FC vs CF Montreal Game Preview
Competition | MLS |
|---|---|
Game Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Charlotte, NC, Bank of America Stadium |
Charlotte FC can clinch an Audi MLS Cup Playoffs spot with a win or a tie against CF Montreal on Wednesday, with Fan Appreciation Week adding noise at Bank of America Stadium.
The hosts sit five points clear in the Eastern Conference's automatic playoff spots. Idan Toklomati is the headline act after setting the club's single-season scoring record against Portland.
CF Montreal arrives in a deep slump, winless in its last five games in all competitions. The visitors sit second from bottom in the overall standings and are already out of playoff contention.
The head-to-head record is dead even, with each club winning three times and no ties. Charlotte has the far stronger case to tip it its way on Wednesday.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Recent Results
Charlotte is wobbling at the wrong time. The club let a point slip at Portland when Alexander Aravena struck in stoppage time, and it has won just one of its last five. The defense is the issue, conceding at least two goals in each of the last four MLS games, while Pep Biel keeps chipping in from midfield.
Montreal's slump runs deep. The club has lost eight of its last 10 MLS games, and a Montreal win has landed in only 1 of its last 10 games against all opponents. With Prince Owusu sidelined, the attacking burden falls on Fabian Herbers and A. Sánchez, a thin group for a side this far down the standings.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Charlotte FC: B. Bronico (Injured/out), N. Berchimas (Injured/out), A. Goodwin (Injured/out), A. John (Injured/out)
CF Montreal: P. Owusu (Injured/out), B. Hidalgo (Injured/out), J. Neal (Injured/out), B. Ceballos (Injured/out), T. Gillier (Injured/out)
Charlotte FC
The Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal lineups get a lift on the home side. Harry Toffolo could be recalled to the back four, and Allan Saint-Maximin should return to the squad after missing the Portland Timbers game. Brandt Bronico is the latest addition to the injury list.
CF Montreal
Matty Longstaff should return in central midfield, which steadies the base of the visitors' shape. Jalen Neal and Prince Owusu are both unavailable, and losing Owusu takes a regular shooter out of the front line.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Predicted Lineup
Charlotte FC
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Kahlina; N. Byrne, H. Kessler, M. Agyemang, H. Toffolo; A. Westwood, P. Biel, D. Diani; R. Aloko, I. Toklomati, A. Saint-Maximin (probable)
CF Montreal
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Keita; D. Bugaj, B. Vera, E. Morales, V. Radojević; M. Longstaff, S. Piette; H. Synchuk, F. Herbers, D. Sealy; A. Sánchez (probable)
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Key Stats & Game Facts
- CF Montreal has had 17+ shots in 3 out of 3 games against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer.
- There have been 11+ shots on target in 6 of Charlotte FC's last 7 games in Major League Soccer.
- Idan Toklomati has scored in 4 of his last 4 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Tomás Avilés has been carded in 4 of his last 4 appearances against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer.
- CF Montreal has had 7+ corners in 3 of its last 3 games against Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
This one points toward a Charlotte win, and it will not be a quiet night. The hosts finish their opportunities well and create through individual skill, while Montreal brings no obvious strength and a back line prone to individual errors and shaky on set pieces. Charlotte's moneyline price of -150 (Polymarket) points the same way. The projected total of 3.31 goals says Montreal finds the net too, but Charlotte has more than enough firepower to outscore a visitor in this kind of slump.
Best Picks
Charlotte FC to win, in the Win Market. They are at home against a Montreal side that has lost 8 of its last 10 MLS games. The Moneyline is the cleanest route in. The projection gives Charlotte a 58.88% win probability, almost three times Montreal's figure, and the price sits comfortably between a longshot and a short odds-on play.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Charlotte's games have been high scoring. That same market lines up neatly with a projected total of 3.31 goals. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 7 of Charlotte's last 8 Major League Soccer games, and nothing about this matchup suggests a stubborn, low-event night.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay backs the hosts on the moneyline, Allan Saint-Maximin to stay busy in front of goal and a high-scoring night.
Allan Saint-Maximin Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has found the target in 7 of his last 7 Major League Soccer appearances and should return to the squad here.
Allan Saint-Maximin Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. He has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 5 Major League Soccer appearances, and Charlotte's direct, wide style funnels the ball his way.
Charlotte FC on the Moneyline. Montreal ranks 28th of 30 for form, and Charlotte's knack for finishing its opportunities should be the difference at home.
Over 3.5 goals rounds out the parlay. This leg is +120 (Polymarket) on its own, and with Charlotte's defense conceding freely, Montreal can chip in to push the total higher.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Talking Points
Charlotte's biggest test is its own defense. The hosts struggle against attacks down the wings and on set pieces, and Montreal likes to attack down the left, cross often and play with width. With the visitors already eliminated and a playoff berth there to be clinched, the pressure sits squarely on the home side, but Toklomati and Pep Biel, who has 13 MLS goals this season, give Charlotte enough punch to cover the leaks. That tension is exactly why this matchup's best picks lean toward goals as well as the home win.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal Predictions FAQs
When is the Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal MLS game?
Kickoff is 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Where is Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal being played?
The game is being played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
What are the probable lineups for Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal?
Charlotte FC is listed in a 4-3-3 formation with probable starters including K. Kahlina and I. Toklomati. CF Montreal is listed in a 4-2-3-1 formation with probable starters including S. Keita and A. Sánchez.
Who is injured for Charlotte FC vs CF Montreal?
Charlotte FC has four players listed as injured: B. Bronico, N. Berchimas, A. Goodwin and A. John. CF Montreal has five players listed as injured: P. Owusu, B. Hidalgo, J. Neal, B. Ceballos and T. Gillier.
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