Free MLS Pick Charlotte FC vs. Seattle
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MLS Handicapping
Charlotte FC vs. Seattle
Date: Sunday May 29
Time: 06:30 PM
Venue: CenturyLink Field
MLS Moneyline Odds: Charlotte FC 440 / Draw 290/ Seattle -185 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Montreal 0.5 / Seattle -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Charlotte FC are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 13 matches, they have covered this margin 6 times. As for the Seattle Sounders FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 11 matches, they have won by this margin 4 times.
Charlotte FC
The Charlotte FC travel to take on the Seattle Sounders FC, with an above .500 record, at 5-1-7. This mark places them 7th in the Eastern Conference. Montreal will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 2-1 victory over Vancouver. For the season, the Charlotte FC have finished 3 matches, having scored at least two goals. On defense, Montreal has played 4 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 13 matches, the Charlotte FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.92 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 25th in the MLS. In terms of defense, Montreal is near the MLS average, giving up 1.23 goals per 90 minutes (14th).
On offense, Charlotte FC is led by the strong play of Karol Świderski and Andre Shinyashiki, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 50.0% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Charlotte FC has gotten good performances from Kristijan Kahlina. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 61 shots on target, in which Kahlina has turned away at a rate of 78.7%. This percentage is good for 3rd in the MLS.
Seattle
The Seattle Sounders FC will host the Charlotte FC, with an above .500 record, at 4-1-6. This mark places them 12th in the Western Conference. In their last match, Seattle lost to the Colorado Rapids by a score of 1-0. This game was the 5th time they were shut out on offense. On defense, Seattle has played 1 game in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 11 matches, the Seattle Sounders FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 1.09 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 21st in the MLS. On defense, Seattle is 12th in the MLS, giving up 1.36 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Jordan Morris leads the Sounders with 2 goals through 9 matches. Behind him is Cristian Roldan, who has also found the net 2 times. To start the year, Seattle has turned to Stefan Frei as their primary goalie. In his 8 starts, he has a save percentage of 72.7%, 10th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 50 shots on target.
Free Charlotte FC vs. Seattle MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Seattle Sounders FC and Charlotte FC are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season Seattle ranks 27th in attacking area possessions, with Montreal sitting 16th. Not only are both squads struggling to generate offensive opportunites, but they are also both below-average teams in terms of attacking possessions allowed, with Seattle ranking 16th and Montreal at 14th.
Heading into the game, Charlotte FC holds the slight edge in their ability to generate shots, ranking 16th compared to Seattle at 27th. For the year, Charlotte FC has turned 7.00% of their shot into goals. As for Seattle, their current shooting percentage is 8.0%. So far, 37.7% of Charlotte FC’s shots have been on target. On the other side, Seattle has a season-long on target percent of 36.1%. For Charlotte FC they have converted on 19.0% of these on target shots compared to Seattle at 21.0%.
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