Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Prediction and Betting Tips | 1st November 2024

The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Charlotte FC take on an impressive Orlando City side in an important encounter at the Bank of America Stadium on Friday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Preview

Orlando City finished in fourth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The away side eased past Charlotte FC by a 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Charlotte FC, on the other hand, finished in fifth place in the Eastern Conference league table and have also been impressive this year. The hosts slumped to a defeat in the reverse fixture and will need to bounce back this week.

Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Orlando City have a good recent record against Charlotte FC and have won four out of the last eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Charlotte FC's two victories.
Charlotte FC have lost only three of their last 28 matches at home in all competitions in a run dating back to June 2023 - the fewest home defeats by any team in MLS during this period.
The only away win in the eight matches between Charlotte FC and Orlando City was secured by a 2-1 margin by Orlando City in August 2022 - they are winless in their last three such games.
Orlando City have won five of their last seven matches away from home in all competitions and have won each of their last three such games.

Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Prediction

Orlando City have been impressive on their travels this season but have a poor recent record in this fixture. Facundo Torres found the back of the net in the first leg and will look to make his mark this weekend.

Charlotte FC can pack a punch on their day and have a point to prove going into this game. Orlando City are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Charlotte FC 0-1 Orlando City

Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Orlando City to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Orlando City to keep a clean sheet - Yes

Bold Tip: Facundo Torres to score or assist - Yes