Free MLS Pick Vancouver vs. Charlotte FC
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MLS Handicapping
Vancouver vs. Charlotte FC
Date: Sunday May 22
Time: 05:00 PM
Venue: Bank of America Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Vancouver 330 / Draw 270/ Charlotte FC 270 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Vancouver 0.5 / Montreal -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 11 matches, they have covered this margin 5 times. As for the Charlotte FC, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 12 matches, they have won by this margin 4 times.
Vancouver
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel to take on the Charlotte FC, with an above .500 record, at 3-2-6. This mark places them 14th in the Western Conference. Vancouver will be looking to add another win to their resume, as they are coming off a 2-1 victory over the FC Dallas. For the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have finished 3 matches having scored at least two goals. On defense, Vancouver have played 3 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 11 matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 1.09 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 20th in the MLS. In terms of scoring defense, Vancouver will look to tighten things up as they are giving up 1.91 goals per 90 minutes, placing them 26th in the league.
On offense, Vancouver is led by the strong play of Lucas Cavallini and Ryan Raposo, who have each found the net 3 times. So far, their combined goals account for 41.66% of the team’s overall scoring. Early in the season, goalie Thomas Hasal is off to a rough start, as he has a save percentage of just 61.9%, placing him 23rd among MLS goalies. This performance has come with opponents taking a total of 52 shots on goal.
Charlotte FC
The Charlotte FC will host the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with an above .500 record, at 4-1-7. This mark places them 9th in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Montreal lost to the CF Montréal by a score of 2-0. This game was the 5th time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Montreal’s defense has given up at least two goals 2 times this year.
Through 12 matches, the Charlotte FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.83 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 28th in the MLS. In terms of defense, Montreal is near the MLS average, giving up 1.25 goals per 90 minutes (15th).
On offense, Charlotte FC is led by the strong play of Karol Świderski and Adam Armour, 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 56 shots on target, in which Kahlina has turned home at a rate of 78.6%. This percentage is good for 4th in the MLS.
Free Vancouver vs. Charlotte FC MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Charlotte FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season, Montreal ranks 14th in attacking area possessions, with Vancouver sitting 27th. Not only are both squads struggling to generate offensive opportunites, they are both below-average teams in terms of attacking possessions allowed, with Montreal ranking 17th and Vancouver at 16th.
Heading into the game, Charlotte FC holds the slight edge in their ability to generate shots, ranking 18th compared to Vancouver at 24th. For the year, Vancouver has turned 8.0% of their shot into goals. As for Charlotte FC, their current shooting percentage is 7.0%. So far, 24.8% of Vancouver’s shots have been on target. On the other side, Charlotte FC has a season-long on target percent of 38.2%. For Vancouver, they have converted on 32.0% of these on-target shots compared to Charlotte FC at 17.0%.
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