Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Prediction

The MLS playoffs get underway this week with Orlando City hosting Charlotte FC in what will surely be an interesting game at the Inter and Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Key Stats

• Orlando City have won six of their last eight games
• Charlotte FC have only beaten Orlando City once in their history
• Orlando City have scored 20 goals in eight matches
• Charlotte FC have conceded 10 goals in their last nine

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

The MLS playoffs get underway this week with Orlando City taking on Charlotte FC in an MLS Eastern Conference standoff.

Orlando City Preview

Orlando City Predicted Lineup - Pedro Gallese; Rafael Santos, Robin Jansson, Rodrigo Schlegel, Dagur Thorhallsson; Wilder Cartagena, Cesar Araujo; Ivan Angulo, Martin Ojeda, Facundo Torres; Ramiro Enrique

Orlando City finished the league campaign in fourth place having picked up 52 points in 38 games. This giving them a place in this game.

The club scored 59 goals this season - the third most in the division. Where they are let down more is the fact that they conceded 50 goals. This is the joint second most in the top nine.

Charlotte FC Preview

Charlotte FC Predicted Lineup - Kristijan Kahlina; Tim Ream, Andrew Privett, Adilson Malanda, Nathan Byrne; Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Junior Urso; Liel Abada, Karol Swiderski, Pep Biel

To get here, Charlotte FC managed a 5th place finish in the Eastern Conference. 51 points in 34 games this season.

In complete contrast, Charlotte normally struggles in front of goal. They have only scored 46 goals which is the fifth least in the Eastern Conference. Interestingly though they have conceded the least goals in the division. They have only conceded 37.

Head To Head Stats: Orlando City vs Charlotte FC

These two teams have faced each other six times previously.

Orlando has the advantage having won three of those games. This to Charlotte’s one win. There have also been two draws.

18th September 2024 - Orlando City 2-0 Charlotte FC - MLS

19th June 2024 - Charlotte FC 2-2 Orlando City - MLS

30th August 2023 - Charlotte FC 1-1 Orlando City - MLS

18th March 2023 - Orlando City 1-2 Charlotte FC - MLS

21st August 2022 - Charlotte FC 1-2 Orlando City - MLS

Betting Tips For Orlando City vs Charlotte FC

With big implications in this game this will surely be a close fixture. However, Orlando City are a strong side at home. We would expect them to come away with the victory in this match.

Our team of professional tipping experts are backing Orlando City To Win in this match. With odds of 3/4 , £10 has the potential to return up to £17.50 making it our best value selection.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Orlando City vs Charlotte FC

Orlando City 2-1 Charlotte FC

This will be a close game but the strength of Orlando City - especially at home - should be enough to take them over the line.

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