Toronto FC vs Charlotte Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 09/03/2024
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Toronto FC vs Charlotte Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 09/03/2024

Kai Edvard Iliev Kai Edvard Iliev

Odds via Tonybet

Toronto FC vs CharlotteMarch 9, 2024, 12:00 PM ET
Toronto FC+112
Charlotte odds+215
Draw+245
Over\Under2.5 -129/-108

Toronto FC vs Charlotte. Shape of the Teams

Coming into this season, Toronto has maintained an undefeated streak with one draw and one victory. This year, they’ve emerged as a team that’s not prolific in scoring, but they have improved compared to last year, and it shows. 

While it is still early in the season, there is little doubt they deserve to be applauded for their commendable start. Their defensive solidity has improved, both on paper and on the pitch.

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On the other hand, Charlotte has struggled on Canadian soil, and the question remains whether that will change this weekend. In Canada, Charlotte drew against Vancouver (1-1) while they secured a 1-0 victory against New York City in the first round of the MLS.

This raises the question: How would they fare against a team like Toronto FC, which has adopted a more conservative approach this season?

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Charlotte faces the challenge of playing without three of their key players, who are sidelined due to injuries: Bronico, Bender and Cambridge.

Only Servania is injured on Toronto’s side while there are concerns about the fitness of Lorenzo Insigne, the scorer of the only goal against New England.

Toronto CF vs Charlotte Main Match Info

Toronto FC vs Charlotte, Prediction, Odds

Pinpointing winners in the early stages of the season is always a challenge, but Toronto seems likely to win here – and the home advantage plays a big role in that prediction. 

This factor cannot be understated, especially given the vast geographical expanses in North America compared to the more compact distances teams face in Europe.

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Toronto has been amazing at keeping clean sheets. Looking at Charlotte’s struggles in the opponent’s penalty box, a clear tactical advantage for Toronto starts to crystallize. Charlotte’s weaknesses seem to play directly into Toronto’s strengths. 

Most players are still not used to the intense schedule of the MLS, especially with the start of midweek games. This is why I believe the home advantage will definitely play a role. 

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Should Charlotte succumb to the pressure and concede early, it would be quite hard to see them get back in the game. Historical head-to-head records show Toronto leading, a detail equally important to the home advantage. 

Toronto FC vs Charlotte Betting Tip

It is easy to see it happening – but Insigne, who seems to be fit for this match after being doubtful for the last game, has the potential to score a goal. 

Looking at Charlotte, little suggests they possess the tactical finesse required to breach Toronto’s defence. This challenge becomes even more difficult with Toronto’s ability to call upon Federico Bernardeschi. The former Juventus player assists the forwards, and with his European-caliber contributions, he has just been excellent for Toronto.

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With the synergy between Insigne and Bernardeschi, it is tough to see Charlotte continue their unbeaten streak, especially on Canadian turf, where they already dropped points against Vancouver. 

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