Charlotte vs Toronto Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 27, 2025 | Bank of America Stadium | MLS | 00:30 BST

The 2025 MLS season its last matchday before the league sees a break for the Leagues Cup. This is an all-Eastern Conference affair where an in-form Charlotte side take on a Toronto outfit who search for consistency amongst previous mixed results this campaign.

Key Betting Tip: Charlotte to win at 1.56 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Charlotte vs Toronto Predicted Lineups

Charlotte Predicted XI: Kristijan Kahlina; Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Tim Ream, Adilson Malanda, Bill Tuiloma; Brandt Bronico, Ashley Westwood; Wilfried Zaha, Pep Biel, Calderón Vargas; Toklomati Jorno.

Toronto Predicted XI: Sean Johnson; Kobe Franklin, Sigurd Rosted, Kevin Long, Richie Laryea; Alonso Coello, Jonathan Osorio; Matthew Longstaff, Maxime Dominguez, Theo Corbeanu; Deandre Kerr.

Dean Smith’s injury list was added to after their trip to Atlanta, with Liel Abada and Vargas doubts for the match, adding to the already injured Souleyman Doumbia and Nathan Byrne.

As for Robin Fraser’s Canadian-based side, Ola Brynhildsen and Kosi Thompson joins an even bigger injury list, with Deybi Flores, Raoul Petretta, Nickseon Gomis, Zane Monlouis, and Henry Wingo still sidelined.

Charlotte vs Toronto Current League Standings

Charlotte have experienced a tougher campaign than last year, as they are 12th after 24 matches, having both won and lost 11, drawing the other two. A victory could take them into the top 10 of the MLS heading into the Leagues Cup break.

As for Toronto, their poor season sees them reside 25th in the MLS standings. They have won just five games all season, drawing six, and losing 12. There is a gap starting to build between them and MLS playoffs qualification, so a victory will only see them move up one position at best.

Charlotte vs Toronto Head-to-Head Timeline

Because of Charlotte’s short history, these sides have only faced each other seven times. There have been some absolute thrillers in this short time, but it is completely even in terms of victories, with three each with the other game a draw. The last time these two faced off was at the beginning of June, where Charlotte were triumphant with a 2-0 scoreline in Ontario thanks to second-half goals from Biel and Patrick Agyemang, with the latter having just completed a club-record departure fee to Derby for an initial €6.9m.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• June 2025: Toronto 0-2 Charlotte (MLS)
• April 2024: Charlotte 3-2 Toronto (MLS)
• March 2024: Toronto 1-0 Charlotte (MLS)
• October 2023: Charlotte 3-0 Toronto (MLS)
• April 2023: Toronto 2-2 Charlotte (MLS)

Charlotte definitely have the psychological edge, with head-to-head form on their side by winning three of the last four meetings, while scoring three in each of their recent home fixtures against Toronto.

Recent Charlotte vs Toronto Matches Analysis

Charlotte Last 5 Matches:

• Charlotte 3-2 Atlanta (A) – MLS
• Charlotte 2-1 DC United (H) – MLS
• Charlotte 2-0 NY City (H) – MLS
• Charlotte 2-2 Orlando (H) – MLS
• Charlotte 2-3 Chicago (A) – MLS

Three wins on the bounce gives Charlotte a huge boost to make it four in four. All things considered, despite the close margin of goals, these wins have been fairly comfortable too, and we should expect no shortage of goals scored on Sunday either.

Toronto Last 5 Matches:

• Toronto 0-1 Nashville (A) – MLS
• Toronto 1-0 San Diego (A) – MLS
• Toronto 1-1 Atlanta (H) – MLS
• Toronto 1-3 NY City (A) – MLS
• Toronto 3-0 Portland (H) – MLS

Two wins in their last five games is positive after picking up three wins in the previous 18. With only Atlanta being below them in the table, Toronto have proven they can still give a good game to the sides in the top half of the MLS, beating 5th place San Diego and 14th Portland.

Charlotte vs Toronto Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Charlotte victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Charlotte vs Toronto Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Charlotte to Win @ 1.56 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Charlotte victory in this fixture. Recent head-to-head, form, and league standings suggest confidence in a Charlotte victory.

Key Players to Watch: Charlotte vs Toronto

Pep Biel (Charlotte): Biel has had an outstanding season so far, over performing exponentially in both xG and xG metrics. He has 10 goals and 11 assists to his name so far in just 23 starts, while proving a key creative outlet for Smith, creating 25 big chances.

Matthew Longstaff (Toronto): The ex-Magpie has been a very consistent performer since his move to America. The 25-year-old midfielder may not have the stats, with just one assist in 10 starts, but he has been where his team needs him, scoring a 7 rating or more in each of his last five games and could be key in stopping Charlotte this weekend.

Charlotte vs Toronto Match Facts

Referee: Jair Antonio Maruffo. The American official has taken charge of over 100 MLS games, dishing out three yellow cards a game, and giving a penalty in just over a third of them.

Broadcast Details:

UK/US: Apple TV

Stadium Information: The Bank of America Stadium is a 75,525-seater venue located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The stadium opened its doors in 1996, and hosts games for the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. The venue hosted some large Club World Cup games, including Benfica vs Chelsea, Inter vs Fluminense, and European juggernauts Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.