CF Montreal vs Charlotte
Charlotte snatches win at Montreal
A late strike from I. Toklomati Giorno seals a 2-1 victory for Charlotte.
CF Montreal took an early lead through D. Ríos in the 34th minute, but Charlotte responded swiftly with L. Abada equalising just three minutes later. The match was ultimately decided after the break when I. Toklomati Giorno scored the winner in the 81st minute. Fipster's low-confidence prediction for an away win proved accurate, though the exact scoreline differed.
Outcome probability
CF Montreal and Charlotte are set to face off in what promises to be an entertaining MLS regular season match. Both teams have shown attacking intent this season, setting the stage for a high-scoring affair.
Match factors
Owusu's Scoring Threat vs Charlotte's Defense
Owusu's 11 goals and strong recent form pose a major challenge to Charlotte's defense.
Charlotte's Balanced Attack with Biel Leading
Pep Biel leads Charlotte with 10 goals and 6 assists, providing a balanced offensive threat.
CF Montreal's Defensive Vulnerability
Montreal has conceded in last 5 matches, indicating defensive frailty Charlotte can exploit.
Westwood's Playmaking and Set-Piece Role
Westwood's assist record and set-piece duties give Charlotte a creative edge in midfield.
Full Squad Availability for Both Teams
No confirmed injuries or suspensions, so both teams can field strongest lineups.
The context
This fixture is part of the 2026 MLS regular season, round 24. Neither team has any confirmed injuries or suspensions, so both can field their strongest lineups. The match is expected to be a keenly contested battle as both sides look to climb the standings.
Key insights
Prince-Osei Owusu
CF Montreal
Owusu's 11 goals and recent scoring streak make him a major threat against Charlotte's defence.
Major League Soccer 26/2711 goals in 19 appearances, 4 goals in last 5 games
Pep Biel
Charlotte
Biel leads Charlotte's attack with 10 goals and 6 assists, providing both scoring and creative firepower.
Major League Soccer 26/2710 goals and 6 assists in 22 appearances
Ashley Westwood
Charlotte
Westwood's set-piece expertise and recent assists add a creative edge to Charlotte's midfield.
Major League Soccer 26/273 assists in 21 appearances, 2 assists in last 5 games
Analysis
CF Montreal's Prince-Osei Owusu leads the home side with 11 goals this season and has been in strong recent form, scoring four times in his last five games. However, Montreal's defence has shown some vulnerability, conceding in their last five matches, which Charlotte will be keen to exploit. Charlotte's attacking threat is spearheaded by Pep Biel, who has netted 10 goals and provided six assists, making him a constant creative and scoring threat. Midfielder Ashley Westwood adds further creativity with his set-piece prowess and recent assist form. Both teams have balanced attacks, but Charlotte's slightly better defensive stability and creative midfield edge could prove decisive.
Key facts
- 1.Prince-Osei Owusu leads CF Montreal with 11 goals in 19 appearances.
- 2.Pep Biel tops Charlotte's charts with 10 goals and 6 assists in 22 games.
- 3.CF Montreal has conceded in each of their last five matches, indicating defensive issues.
- 4.Ashley Westwood contributes creativity and set-piece threat for Charlotte with 3 assists.
- 5.No confirmed injuries or suspensions for either team, both squads at full strength.
- 6.The most probable away win scoreline is 3-2, according to aggregated predictions.
- 7.The modal count for total cards in this match is 4, suggesting a moderately physical game.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards an away win for Charlotte with a 3-2 scoreline. While the match is finely balanced, Charlotte's attacking balance and Montreal's defensive frailties suggest a narrow victory for the visitors in a thrilling, goal-filled encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — CF Montreal
Away — Charlotte
The verdict
Expect an exciting match with end-to-end action and plenty of goals. Charlotte's ability to capitalise on Montreal's defensive lapses could be the difference, but Owusu's goal-scoring threat ensures Montreal will not go quietly. A 3-2 win for Charlotte looks the most likely outcome.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Goodwin
Ríos
Assist: Petrasso
Abada
Assist: Saint-Maximin
Loturi
Yellow Card
Sealy
Carmona
de la Torre
Schnegg
Yellow Card
Abada
Ceballos
Longstaff
Yellow Card
Toklomati Giorno
Assist: Schnegg
Ríos
Vera
Saint-Maximin
Match Statistics
CF Montreal
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1S. BrezaG
- 3B. CeballosD
- 4B. VeraD
- 5B. CraigD
- 8M. LongstaffM
- 10A. SánchezM
- 13L. PetrassoD
- 14D. RíosF
- 16W. CarmonaM
- 17D. SealyM
- 22V. LoturiM
Substitutes
- 6S. PietteM
- 18H. SynchukM
- 21F. HerbersF
- 23N. StreitM
- 24E. MoralesD
- 27D. BugajD
- 29O. EscobarF
- 31T. GillierG
- 35Owen Graham-RoacheF
Charlotte
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1K. KahlinaG
- 3T. ReamD
- 7A. GoodwinF
- 10A. Saint-MaximinF
- 11L. AbadaF
- 14N. ByrneD
- 16Pep BielM
- 17L. de la TorreM
- 22H. KesslerD
- 23D. SchneggD
- 28D. DianiM
Substitutes
- 4A. PrivettD
- 9I. Toklomati GiornoF
- 13B. BronicoM
- 20B. CoulibalyM
- 21T. MillerG
- 25Tyger SmallsF
- 35Will ClearyD
- 37R. AlokoF
- 44M. AgyemangD
CF Montreal
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ríos | F | 86 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| L. Petrasso | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| H. Synchuk | M | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| A. Sánchez | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3/5 |
| B. Craig | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Longstaff | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| B. Vera | D | 86 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. Loturi | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| W. Carmona | M | 65 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/3 |
| D. Sealy | M | 64 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| N. Streit | M | 26 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| S. Breza | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Bugaj | D | 15 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| E. Morales | D | 4 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Owen Graham-Roache | F | 4 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Ceballos | D | 75 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| T. Gillier | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Escobar | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Herbers | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Piette | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Charlotte
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Toklomati Giorno | F | 62 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| L. Abada | F | 68 | 7.8 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2/2 |
| A. Saint-Maximin | F | 88 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4/5 |
| K. Kahlina | G | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pep Biel | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| H. Kessler | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Diani | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| L. de la Torre | M | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| R. Aloko | F | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/2 |
| A. Goodwin | F | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Ream | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| N. Byrne | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Agyemang | D | 2 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Bronico | M | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| D. Schnegg | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Tyger Smalls | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Privett | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Coulibaly | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Miller | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Will Cleary | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |