FC Dallas vs Orlando City – Match Preview

Major League Soccer action continues as FC Dallas hosts Orlando City at Toyota Stadium. This Round 1 clash is set for Saturday, September 29th, with kickoff at 00:30 GMT. FC Dallas, in 17th place with 37 points, aims to climb the standings. They hope to surpass pre-season expectations. Orlando City, in 13th place with 43 points, seeks to strengthen their mid-table position. Both teams are eager for a victory in this early-season match.

FC Dallas – Form

FC Dallas has shown mixed results recently. Their last game on September 22, 2024, ended in a 3:1 win against Los Angeles FC. This victory defied bookmakers’ expectations. Petar Musa, Patrickson Delgado, and Logan Farrington scored for the team. Before this, they faced a 3:2 defeat at Real Salt Lake. Despite goals from Jesus Ferreira and Alan Velasco, they lost. A visit to Vancouver Whitecaps ended in a goalless draw, showing a strong defense. The outcomes of the latter two matches met bookmakers’ predictions.

Orlando City – Form

Orlando City has recently displayed resilience and tactical skill. On September 21st, they lost 4-3 to Columbus Crew in an away game. This result was unexpected. Before this, they won 2-0 against Charlotte FC at home. Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire scored. Another home game saw them defeat New England Revolution 3-0. Rafael Santos, Torres, and McGuire scored. These results were in line with bookmakers’ expectations.

FC Dallas – Orlando City – Head to Head

The last game between FC Dallas and Orlando City was on May 28, 2022. FC Dallas won 3-1. In their last 10 meetings, FC Dallas has 2 wins and Orlando City has 1. FC Dallas has been the more successful team in these encounters. In the past 5 matches, both teams scored in two games. Four of these games had fewer than 2.5 goals, indicating tight contests.

FC Dallas – Orlando City – Standings

As Round 1 approaches, the standings highlight the competition between FC Dallas and Orlando City. FC Dallas is 17th with 37 points from 30 matches. Their performance has not met season expectations. Orlando City is in 13th place with 43 points, also from 30 matches. Their performance aligns more closely with pre-season predictions. A six-point gap separates the teams, indicating a difference in their campaigns.

FC Dallas vs Orlando City – Top scorers

Attention turns to FC Dallas’s Petar Musa, who has scored 15 goals this season. Jesus Ferreira has added 5 goals. Patrickson Delgado, Logan Farrington, and Paul Arriola have each scored 4 goals. For Orlando City, Facundo Torres leads with 12 goals. Duncan McGuire follows with 9 goals. Luis Muriel and Ramiro Enrique have each scored 5 goals. Ivan Angulo has contributed 4 goals from midfield.

FC Dallas vs Orlando City – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.35 for FC Dallas to win, 3.40 for a draw, and 2.90 for an Orlando City victory. FC Dallas, despite being at home, is only slightly favored. This is likely due to their lower league position and mixed recent form. Orlando City could upset the odds with their higher standing and three recent wins. The head-to-head record slightly favors FC Dallas. However, the match is expected to be closely contested.

Alternative betting markets include “halftime-fulltime” options and “draw-no-bet” markets. These offer safer bets and a balance between risk and potential return.

FC Dallas vs Orlando City – Over/Under Betting

Both teams have shown potential for goals, with FC Dallas averaging 1.63 and Orlando City 1.67 goals per game. However, their past meetings suggest a tighter game. The “Under 2.5” option at 2.10 odds offers an interesting choice for bettors. This reflects the teams’ defensive records and recent forms.

FC Dallas vs Orlando City – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.57. This suggests a moderate chance of both teams scoring. Historically, in their last five matches, this occurred in only one game. Recently, FC Dallas and Orlando City have seen both teams score in a few of their games. “BTTS: No” at odds of 2.25 might be a more likely outcome for this match.

FC Dallas vs Orlando City – Prediction