Main prediction: both to score

Alternative tip: double chance Toronto

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The MLS 2026 renews a clash that has history. Toronto and Charlotte meet again this 20/08 (Thursday), at BMO Field (National Soccer Stadium), at 00:30.

In their last 5 clashes in the leagues they participate in, Toronto have won 1 time(s) and score 0.8 goals per match. Meanwhile, Charlotte have won 3. Toronto lead the betting with a 42% chance of winning.

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Prediction for Toronto vs Charlotte

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Overview Toronto vs Charlotte

Toronto are favourites, with a 42% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Charlotte Football Club win are at 3.22 and a draw at 4.2.

In the Major League Soccer, Toronto have 4 win(s), 8 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 26 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded. The top scorer is Daniel Salloi, with 4 goal(s). On the other side, Charlotte have 8 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 7 defeat(s), with 32 goal(s) scored and 28 conceded. Pep Biel is the top scorer with 10 goal(s).

In the last 4 clashes between Toronto and Charlotte, all had under 9.5 corners.

Toronto are unbeaten against Charlotte in 4 matches.

Toronto have conceded goals in all of their last 4 clashes against Charlotte.

Toronto have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the competition.

In the last 4 matches involving Charlotte, the first half had 2 or more goals.

Toronto have won the last 4 matches against Charlotte.

Head-to-head between Toronto and Charlotte

In 9 clashes, Charlotte have the advantage over Toronto: 5 win(s) against 3 and 1 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/05/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: Charlotte 3-1 Toronto.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Toronto vs Charlotte, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Toronto: current form

Toronto have played 19 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

4 win(s), 8 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.05 point(s) per match

26 goals scored (1.37 per match)

Top scorer: Daniel Salloi (4 goal(s))

Charlotte: current form

For the visitors, Charlotte have played 19 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 8 win(s), 4 draw(s), 7 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.47 point(s) per match

  • 32 goals scored (1.68 per match)

  • Top scorer: Pep Biel (10 goal(s))

Toronto vs Charlotte key players

In the MLS, Daniel Salloi carries Toronto Football Club's attack with 4 goal(s).

The playmaker is Alonso Coello, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Daniel Salloi has 4 goal(s).

On the other side, Pep Biel is the name that frightens the most for The Crown with 10 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Pep Biel leads in assists with 5. In the whole season, Pep Biel has accumulated 10 goal(s).

Toronto vs Charlotte statistics in the MLS

Toronto have an average of 11.21 corners and 2.11 cards per match. Meanwhile, Charlotte have 9.53 corners and 2.16 cards. See the numbers for Toronto vs Charlotte in the table below.

Home Team

Toronto Team Logo

Toronto

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L D D

1.2

Home W L D L D

1

Away D L D D L

0.6

Away Team

Charlotte Team Logo

Charlotte

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W D W

2

Home W D W W L

2

Away L W L L L

0.6

More tips for Toronto vs Charlotte

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Toronto vs Charlotte in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Toronto will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Toronto vs Charlotte.

We just see some flaws that Charlotte can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.33, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

👉 Our prediction is: Toronto to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Toronto vs Charlotte match is Toronto to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Toronto, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Charlotte, who have had their share of struggles of late.

Correct score prediction for Toronto vs Charlotte

The favoritism in the odds points to Toronto. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Toronto 1-0 Charlotte. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Toronto vs Charlotte

Check out where to watch the live match between Charlotte and Toronto:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Toronto and Charlotte

The line-ups for Toronto vs Charlotte in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Toronto Football Club line-up

  • 1

    Luka Gavran

    Goalkeeper

  • 6

    Niklas Dorsch

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Theo Corbeanu

    Forward

  • 9

    Joshua Sargent

    Forward

  • 10

    Djordje Mihailovic

    Midfielder

  • 13

    Benjamín Kuscevic Jaramillo

  • 20

    Daniel Salloi

    Forward

  • 22

    Richie Laryea

  • 25

    Walker Zimmerman

    Defender

  • 38

    Jackson Gilman

    Defender

  • 71

    Markus Cimermancic

    Midfielder

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Charlotte Football Club line-up

  • 1

    Kristijan Kahlina

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Tim Ream

  • 8

    Ashley Westwood

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Idan Gurno

  • 11

    Liel Abada

    Forward

  • 13

    Brandt Bronico

    Midfielder

  • 14

    Nathan Byrne

    Defender

  • 16

    Pep Biel

    Midfielder

  • 17

    Luca Torre

    Midfielder

  • 22

    Henry Kessler

    Defender

  • 23

    David Schnegg

    Defender

The Charlotte starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Toronto vs Charlotte

Match: Toronto vs Charlotte

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 20/08/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: BMO Field (National Soccer Stadium)

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 16 August 2026, at 20:04 Last updated on 18 August 2026, at 09:58
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.