Austin FC vs Charlotte FC – Match Preview

Austin FC will welcome Charlotte FC at Q2 Stadium for the tournament’s opening round. The game is set for Saturday, July 21, 2024, starting at 00:30 GMT. Austin FC, ranked 17th with 30 points, faces pressure to improve their standings. They view this match as an ideal chance to advance, especially with the support of their home fans. Charlotte FC, in 13th place with 36 points, aims to strengthen their mid-table position and possibly move up. With both teams having equal odds, this match is expected to be closely contested. Every point will be vital for their season’s success.

Austin FC – Form

Austin FC’s recent performances have been inconsistent. They lost 3:1 to FC Dallas on July 18, with Gyasi Zardes scoring their only goal. This result was anticipated by bookmakers. Before this, they were defeated 0:1 at home by Seattle Sounders FC. However, they managed a 2:1 win against New York City FC. This victory showed their capacity to recover and win at home.

Charlotte FC – Form

Charlotte FC has shown unpredictable form recently. Their last game was on July 17, 2024, against Columbus Crew, ending in a 1:1 draw. This was unexpected by bookmakers. Before this, they secured a 3:1 win against FC Cincinnati. Goals were scored by Iuri Tavares, Liel Abada, and Kerwin Vargas. However, they lost 1:2 to Inter Miami CF at home, despite a goal from Patrick Agyemang. These results were surprising, showing Charlotte FC’s unpredictable performance.

Austin FC – Charlotte FC – Head to Head

The last match between Austin FC and Charlotte FC was on June 30, 2022. Austin FC won 1:0. In their last 10 matches, Austin FC has won once, and Charlotte FC has not won any. This shows Austin’s dominance in these encounters. In the last 5 matches, no game saw both teams scoring. There have been no draws in their past meetings. This sets up an exciting match at Q2 Stadium, with both teams eager to win.

Austin FC – Charlotte FC – Standings

In the unfolding Major League Soccer season, Austin FC aims to leverage their home advantage against Charlotte FC. Austin is 17th with 30 points from 24 matches. They have scored 26 goals but conceded 35. Charlotte FC is four places higher, in 13th, with 36 points. They have a better goal difference, having scored 28 and conceded 25. Both teams are keen to improve their positions, making this match crucial for their season goals.

Austin FC vs Charlotte FC – Top scorers

Austin FC’s attack is led by Sebastian Driussi and Jader Obrian, with 5 goals each this season. Diego Rubio follows with 4 goals, and Gyasi Zardes has added 3. Defender Guilherme has scored twice, highlighting the team’s varied offensive threats.

For Charlotte FC, Patrick Agyemang is the leading scorer with 7 goals. Kerwin Vargas has contributed 5 goals. Liel Abada has scored 4 times. Ashley Westwood and Iuri Tavares have each scored twice, showing the team’s diverse scoring ability.

Austin FC vs Charlotte FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.60 for both teams to win, with a draw at 3.40. Charlotte FC might have a slight advantage based on recent performances. However, Austin FC’s strong home record could balance the odds. Austin FC won their last head-to-head match, but Charlotte’s better standing could give them an edge. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors. The “double-chance” market provides odds of 1.50 for a win or draw, appealing to cautious bettors.

Austin FC vs Charlotte FC – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.80, indicating expectations of a high-scoring match. Austin FC’s defense has shown weaknesses, while Charlotte FC has been effective upfront. The “Under 2.5” goals at 2.00 could attract bettors, considering both teams’ recent forms. This option seems viable, especially with Austin’s home performance and Charlotte’s defensive resilience.

Austin FC vs Charlotte FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.667 and “BTTS: No” at 2.1. Despite limited head-to-head data, recent performances suggest a possible “BTTS: Yes.” Austin FC and Charlotte FC have shown they can score in recent matches. However, their inconsistency makes “BTTS: No” an attractive option with higher odds.

Austin FC vs Charlotte FC – Prediction