Charlotte FC vs Toronto FC Prediction, 8/28/2022 MLS Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Josh Schonwald - 8/22/2022

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Game: Charlotte FC vs Toronto FC

Date: Sunday, August 28, 2022

Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Charlotte (+125) Toronto (+200)

The Crown (10-2-15) will play Toronto FC (8-6-13) at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Charlotte FC opens at +125 and TFC is at +200. The over/under has been set at 2.5. The goaltenders who are expected to start are Kristijan Kahlina for Charlotte FC and Alex Bono for Toronto FC.

The Crown are 25th when it comes to expected goals with 30.1, and the squad's expected goals against are coming in at 35.5. Charlotte has relinquished 42 goals while giving up 1.56 goals per 90 min, and opposing clubs have amassed 124 shots on target on them. The team's goal differential is at -8 by 34 goals compiled and also 42 goals surrendered. They have a total of 6 clean sheets, which gives them a percentage of 21.4 this year. Charlotte FC has amassed 86 saves and are the owners of a SV% of 69.4 this year. Charlotte has tallied 47 yellow card warnings the year and 1 red card. This year, this squad holds an average of 1.19 points per match (32 points) and also sit at 18th in soccer with 23 assists.

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On the season, Toronto has a save % of 67.2 (137 SoT against), and are ranked 24th in MLS with 30 points. The Reds have put together an average of 1.1 points per match while having 28 assists and 2 red cards. Toronto FC has totaled 40 goals and the team's goals expected the season is at 33.2. Toronto has amassed a clean sheet % of 7.4 this year and also 50 yellow card warnings. Their goals against per 90 min is currently at 1.74 with 92 saves, and they have 2 shut outs. Toronto ranks 20th in the matter of goals surrendered with 47, and the squad's difference in goals is coming in at -7.

The guy who will defend the goal for Charlotte will be Kristijan Kahlina. Kahlina (78-30-63 mark during his career) has earned 48 clean sheets, which has earned him a 28.1% shutout percentage. The goalie from Croatia has had 293 shots attempted against him in 171 starts. His goals allowed per 90 mins is 0.80 (137 goals allowed) and he has earned a save % of .727. Kahlina has been on the pitch for 15,390 minutes and has tallied 213 saves in his pro soccer career.

Alex Bono will be looking after the net for Toronto. In his career, Bono has surrendered 277 goals and has earned 578 saves in 172 starts. He has given up 1.59 goals per 90 while earning a mark of 65-40-68. He is the owner of a save percentage of .691 and his clean sheet rate sits at 15.7%. Bono has accumulated 27 shutouts while defending 836 shots attempted against him in 15,657 minutes throughout his career.

Benjamin Bender is a guy who can create chances for Charlotte. Bender has been a starter in 16 contests in his career and has 0.18 goals per 90 mins. The midfielder from the United States has tallied 3 goals scored in 1,465 minutes played. He has totaled 6 assists while tallying 0 yellow cards so far in his career.

Toronto is being led by Jesus Jimenez, who gives opposing coaches headaches. He sports an average of 0.32 G/90 and has had a starting assignment in 140 matches so far in his career. The forward representing Spain has been on the pitch for 12,472 minutes while scoring 45 goals. He has totaled 10 yellow cards during his soccer career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 24 times.

Who will win tonight's MLS game against the spread?

Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Charlotte (+125)

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