Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th November 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Charlotte FC take on Orlando City in an important encounter at the Inter & Co Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have stepped up to the plate this season and will be determined to win this game.
Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Preview
Charlotte FC finished in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent in recent weeks. The away side secured a victory on penalties last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Orlando City, on the other hand, finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference league table and have been impressive this season. The hosts slumped to a narrow defeat against Charlotte FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Orlando City have a slight edge over Charlotte FC and have won four out of the last nine matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Charlotte FC's three victories.
- Orlando City have kept clean sheets in their last three matches on the trot against Charlotte FC in MLS - they had conceded at least one goal in each of their first six games against them in the competition.
- Orlando City have won eight of their last 10 matches at home against their opponents in MLS in all competitions and have scored multiple goals in all eight of their victories during this period.
- Charlotte FC have lost only one of their last seven matches in all competitions, with their only defeat during this period coming at the hands of Orlando City in the first leg.
Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Prediction
Orlando City have punched above their weight this season and will be intent on making the most of their home advantage. Facundo Torres has been impressive for his side this season and will look to make a difference on Saturday.
Charlotte FC have come into their own over the past month but will be up against a formidable opponent on Saturday. Orlando City are the better team and hold a slight upper hand this weekend.
Prediction: Orlando City 1-0 Charlotte FC
Orlando City vs Charlotte FC 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