Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Charlotte vs Toronto in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Charlotte vs Toronto |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium |
Match Prediction: Charlotte 1-0 Toronto
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 27 Jul 2025 |  Charlotte vs  Toronto |
2 – 0 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 01 Jun 2025 | Toronto vs Charlotte |
0 – 2 | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 14 Apr 2024 | Charlotte vs Toronto |
3 – 2 | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 09 Mar 2024 | Toronto vs Charlotte |
1 – 0 | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 05 Oct 2023 | Charlotte vs Toronto |
3 – 0 | Bank of America Stadium |
Charlotte come into this at Bank of America Stadium with a mixed but slightly steadier recent profile than Toronto, and the head-to-head record also leans their way. Charlotte have taken points in two of their last three league games, while Toronto have gone five without a win and have conceded at least once in each of those matches. With no xG data available, the recent results and the matchup history point towards a tight game rather than a high-scoring one.
Toronto have shown they can get on the scoresheet, but their recent run has still been built around draws and defeats, which makes them harder to trust away from home. Charlotte’s 4-2-3-1 should give them enough structure to control key areas, especially if they can keep Toronto’s midfield supply limited. Match Prediction: Charlotte 1-0 Toronto
Form Guide & Team Overview
Charlotte
Charlotte’s recent league form has been mixed, but there are signs of resilience in the last two matches. They drew 2-2 with Cincinnati at home and before that lost 0-1 away to New England, which followed heavier away defeats at Nashville SC and Orlando City.
Their only win in the last five came away at New York City, where they won 2-1. That run suggests Charlotte have been more competitive when they keep games tighter, and the home draw with Cincinnati is a better reference point than the heavier away losses.
Charlotte Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Charlotte vs  Cincinnati |
2 – 2 | D | Bank of America Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 |  New England vs Charlotte |
1 – 0 | L | Gillette Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 26 Apr 2026 |  Nashville SC vs Charlotte |
4 – 2 | L | GEODIS Park |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 |  Orlando City vs Charlotte |
4 – 1 | L | Exploria Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  New York City vs Charlotte |
1 – 2 | W | Citi Field |
Toronto
Toronto’s recent league form has been poor in terms of results, with no wins in their last five. They lost 2-4 to Inter Miami at home, drew 1-1 with SJ Earthquakes, lost 1-2 to Atlanta United, and drew 3-3 with both Philadelphia Union and Austin.
The main pattern is that Toronto have been involved in open games, but they have not been able to turn those into victories. Conceding multiple goals in several of those matches is a concern, and that makes their recent run look fragile even when they have found goals themselves.
Toronto Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 | Toronto vs  Inter Miami |
2 – 4 | L | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | Toronto vs  SJ Earthquakes |
1 – 1 | D | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | Toronto vs  Atlanta United |
1 – 2 | L | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | Toronto vs  Philadelphia Union |
3 – 3 | D | BMO Field |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | Toronto vs  Austin |
3 – 3 | D | BMO Field |
Team News & Injury Report
Charlotte
- Tim Ream (Called Up To National Team)
Toronto
- Josh Sargent (Thigh Problems)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Charlotte (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Kristijan Kahlina (Goalkeeper), Agyemang Morrison (Defender), David Schnegg (Defender), Nathan Byrne (Defender), TBC (Defender), Ashley Westwood (Midfielder), Djibril Diani (Midfielder), Kerwin Vargas (Midfielder), Pep Biel (Midfielder), Wilfried Zaha (Midfielder), Idan Toklomati (Attacker)
Charlotte’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a solid base with two midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay compact. The shape should also allow Wilfried Zaha, Pep Biel and Kerwin Vargas to support Idan Toklomati quickly in transition.
Toronto (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Luka Gavran (Goalkeeper), Kobe Franklin (Defender), Raheem Edwards (Defender), Walker Zimmerman (Defender), Zane Monlouis (Defender), Alonso Coello (Midfielder), Dániel Sallói (Midfielder), Jonathan Osorio (Midfielder), Malik Henry (Midfielder), Markus Cimermancic (Midfielder), Deandre Kerr (Attacker)
Toronto’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a similar midfield platform, with Alonso Coello helping to link play from deeper areas. The system also leaves Deandre Kerr as the main reference point up front, so Toronto will need their wide and central midfielders to supply him early and often.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Charlotte | Toronto | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Toronto | Idan Toklomati will look to use his movement against Kobe Franklin, with Charlotte likely trying to create space in the channels. |
| Charlotte | Toronto | Ashley Westwood against Alonso Coello is a key midfield duel because both sides need control in the centre of the pitch. |
| Charlotte | Toronto | Idan Toklomati is key for Charlotte because he is the central attacking outlet in the predicted shape and the main player to finish moves. |
| Charlotte | Toronto | Deandre Kerr is key for Toronto because he is the lone attacking reference in the predicted 4-2-3-1 and the main route to goal. |
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