Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action continues at Inter&Co Stadium as Orlando City hosts Charlotte FC. The match is set for Wednesday, September 19th, with a 00:15 GMT kickoff. Orlando City, currently 13th with 40 points, aims to move up the standings. Charlotte FC, just two points behind in 16th place, seeks a win to improve their position. Both teams started the season hoping to break into the top six. They recognize the importance of this match in setting a positive tone for their campaigns. Bookmakers favor the home side, highlighting Orlando City’s advantage of playing on familiar ground.

Orlando City – Form

Orlando City has shown impressive form at Inter&Co Stadium. They defeated New England Revolution 3:0 on September 14th, meeting bookmakers’ expectations. Goals came from Rafael Santos, Facundo Torres, and Duncan McGuire. Before this, they beat Nashville SC 3:0 on August 31st, with Torres and Ivan Angulo scoring. However, they faced a 3:0 defeat at Sporting Kansas City on August 25th. These results at home demonstrate Orlando City’s strong performance on their turf.

Charlotte FC – Form

Charlotte FC’s recent performances have raised concerns as they approach their next away game. Their latest match, on September 14, 2024, ended in a 2:1 defeat to CF Montreal. This result was below bookmakers’ expectations. Earlier, they lost 0:1 to Atlanta United at home and drew 1:1 with New York Red Bulls. Karol Swiderski’s penalty in the match against the Red Bulls was a highlight in a series of challenging games. These outcomes generally aligned with bookmakers’ predictions.

Orlando City – Charlotte FC – Head to Head

The last match between Orlando City and Charlotte FC ended in a 2-2 draw on June 19, 2024. In their last 10 meetings, Orlando City has won 2 times, while Charlotte FC has secured 1 victory. This indicates a slight advantage for Orlando City in recent history. In their last 5 encounters, both teams scored, showing the competitiveness of these matches. Orlando City has conceded in their last 6 matches against Charlotte FC. They have not won in the last 4 consecutive matches, with most games having fewer than 3.5 goals.

Orlando City – Charlotte FC – Standings

As the Major League Soccer season progresses, Orlando City and Charlotte FC are in a crucial phase. Orlando City is 13th with 40 points after 28 matches. Charlotte FC is close behind in 16th place with 38 points. Both teams have played the same number of games and are only 2 points apart. Their goal statistics show a contrast; Orlando City has scored 45 goals but conceded 41. Charlotte FC has scored 32 goals and conceded 31. Both teams aim to improve their positions as they face off at Inter&Co Stadium.

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – Top scorers

Orlando City’s attack is led by Facundo Torres, who has scored 11 goals. Duncan McGuire, with 8 goals, also plays a key role. Ivan Angulo and Ramiro Enrique have each added 4 goals, while Luis Muriel has contributed 3. On the visiting side, Patrick Agyemang is the top scorer with 7 goals. Kerwin Vargas follows with 5 goals. Liel Abada and Iuri Tavares have scored 4 and 3 goals, respectively. Midfielder Ashley Westwood has found the net twice, showing the team’s diverse scoring options.

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Orlando City with odds at 1.73, reflecting their strong recent form. Charlotte FC has faced two losses in their last five matches. The odds for a draw are 3.80, while an away win is less likely at 4.75. Orlando City’s better head-to-head record and Charlotte’s weaker away performance give Orlando the edge. The “halftime-fulltime” option offers odds of 2.30 for a home team lead at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” market favors Orlando City at 1.286. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.182 for either a home win or draw.

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are set at 1.727, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 2.075. Considering the history of these teams and Charlotte FC’s defensive record, the “Under 2.5” option is appealing. However, Orlando City’s offensive record could sway bettors towards the “Over 2.5” option.

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – BTTS Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.75 for “BTTS: Yes” and 2.00 for “BTTS: No.” The history between these teams suggests that both are likely to score. Orlando City consistently scores at home, while Charlotte FC’s defense has been resilient. The “BTTS: Yes” option appears to be the more likely outcome for bettors in this match.

Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – Prediction