Toronto FC 1-0 Charlotte FC

Recent form

Toronto FC

Toronto FC's recent form has been mixed, with one win, two draws, and three losses in their last six matches. They are currently sitting in 8th position in the league, having collected 4 points from their first two games of the season. Despite their inconsistent results, Toronto FC has managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six matches, suggesting some defensive solidity. However, their goalscoring has been a concern, averaging just 0.67 goals per game over this period. The majority of their matches (80%) have seen under 2.5 goals, with only 20% featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their friendly match against Columbus Crew stood out as a high-scoring affair, ending in a 4-2 defeat for Toronto FC.

Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC has been in excellent form recently, with an unbeaten run of six matches, including four wins and two draws. They have kept an impressive five clean sheets in their last six games, conceding only one goal during this period. This defensive solidity has been a key factor in their success, with the team averaging just 0.17 goals conceded per game. Charlotte FC's attack has also been effective, scoring seven goals in their last six matches, including a notable 3-0 victory against LA Galaxy in a friendly. The team's overall performance has been consistent, with 80% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals, indicating a focus on defensive stability and tight contests.

Recent home/away form

Toronto FC

Toronto FC's recent home form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of five consecutive defeats before managing a draw in their most recent friendly match against Real Salt Lake. During this six-game stretch, Toronto FC conceded 13 goals while scoring only 6, resulting in a negative goal difference of -7. The team's defensive vulnerabilities are evident, as they failed to keep a single clean sheet and conceded an average of 2.17 goals per game. Notably, the match against Columbus Crew on February 10th was a particularly high-scoring affair, with Toronto FC losing 4-2 in a friendly encounter.

Charlotte FC

Charlotte FC's recent away form has been relatively strong, with two wins and three draws in their last six matches. They have managed to find the back of the net consistently, scoring 12 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2 goals per game. However, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 11 goals, which equates to 1.83 goals per game. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 70% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. A particularly notable result was their 5-2 defeat against New York Red Bulls on 2023-10-25, showcasing their vulnerability at the back. Despite this, Charlotte FC has managed to secure two clean sheets in their last six away matches, demonstrating their ability to shut out opponents on occasion.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Toronto FC and Charlotte FC indicate that the two teams have met four times in Major League Soccer (MLS):

- Toronto FC has won two matches.
- Charlotte FC has won one match.
- One match resulted in a draw.

These figures suggest a competitive history between the clubs. Some additional details provided include:

- The teams' combined goal average per match is 3.3.
- Charlotte FC has been on a winning streak in its last three home matches.
- Toronto FC averages 1.5 home goals per match and Charlotte FC averages 1.1 away goals per match when playing against other teams.
- Toronto FC has scored an average of 1.00 goals per match in the current season, while Charlotte FC has scored 1.57 goals per match.

It should be noted that these statistics are accurate based on the information available at the time of the search, which is March 8, 2024, as mentioned in the sources.