The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another set of matches this week as Orlando City take on an impressive Charlotte FC side in an important clash at the Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Preview
Orlando City are in 14th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have struggled this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 3-1 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Charlotte FC, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate this year. The hosts edged DC United to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Charlotte FC and Orlando City are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won two games apiece out of the last five matches played between the two teams.
- Charlotte FC managed to remain unbeaten in all three games against Orlando City in all competitions last year, while Orlando City were unbeaten in their two matches against Charlotte FC in 2022.
- In a run dating back to June 2023, Charlotte FC have lost only one of their last 19 matches at home in the regular season of MLS.
- Orlando City suffered their eighth defeat of the year in MLS against Los Angeles FC last week and have already lost one more league game than they did last year.
Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Prediction
Charlotte FC have been defensively robust over the past month and are in imperious form. The hosts have been excellent in front of their fans so far and will look to make the most of their purple patch.
Orlando City have endured a dismal year so fast and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Charlotte FC are the better team at the moment, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-0 Orlando City
Charlotte FC vs Orlando City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Charlotte FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Charlotte FC to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Liel Abada to score - Yes
OKC Thunder Fan? Check out the latest OKC Thunder depth chart, schedule, and roster updates all in one place.