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Major League Soccer: Orlando City vs Charlotte FC – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 9 match between Orlando City and Charlotte FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Charlotte FC go up against Orlando City this coming Thursday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Inter&Co Stadium.

The Orlando City enter the game ranked 14 in the Eastern Conference, while the Charlotte FC are 6 in the Eastern Conference.

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Form: Orlando City vs Charlotte FC

Orlando City Form

Orlando City only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 5-0 and 6-0 against Nashville SC and Los Angeles FC respectively. At least they managed a 1-1 draw with Columbus Crew. Orlando City claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and lost three, scored ten goals and conceded 12.

Charlotte FC Form

In the last three matches, Charlotte FC beat Red Bull New York 6-1, won 2-1 against Philadelphia Union, and lost 1-2 against Nashville SC. Charlotte FC won three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 while also conceding 13 times.

Betting facts for Orlando City and Charlotte FC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Orlando City and Charlotte FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In the last 9 Orlando City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 9 Orlando City matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Orlando City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Orlando City have lost 8 of the last 9 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Orlando City have lost 8 of the last 9 matches in the Major League Soccer and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Charlotte FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Charlotte FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Charlotte FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Charlotte FC away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Charlotte FC have won 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Orlando City vs Charlotte FC

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Marco Pasalic, who is performing well for Orlando City. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Charlotte FC.The visitors will be looking to Pep Biel to find the net once again, after managing three Major League Soccer goals for Charlotte FC in recent matches.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Inter&Co Stadium across all tournaments Orlando City won six times, drew one and lost three times. Charlotte FC claimed five wins, three draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Orlando City have not lost to Charlotte FC in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Orlando City scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Charlotte FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 12 consecutive home games Orlando City played. Charlotte FC managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Orlando City were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Orlando City have scored in 11 consecutive league meetings with Charlotte FC.

Total goals

Orlando City saw over 2.5 goals in nine of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Charlotte FC, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches. Astonishingly, Orlando City conceded a goal in their last 24 matches.