Charlotte FC vs Los Angeles FC Prediction: LAFC away record is a worry

Charlotte FC are back in action playing in the MLS league once again after the completion of the Leagues Cup tournament. They suffered a heavy defeat in their last game in the tournament as they lost 4-0 to Inter Miami CF in the Quarter Finals. They will resume the league action with a visit from Los Angeles as they try to bounce back from the disappointment.

Los Angeles FC got back to winning ways as they won their last game against Colorado Rapids by 4 goals. Now they will be feeling confident coming into this game as they fight for a second win in a row.

Charlotte FC had their game against Inter Miami CF postponed due to the latter’s participation in the MLS Open Cup. so, their last game was the 4-0 defeat to Inter Miami CF in the leagues Cup.

Prior to the Leagues Cup, Charlotte FC lost 2-0 away to CF Montreal in the MLS league. They conceded both goals in the first half of the game, with the first coming from Kwadwo Opoku in the 29th minute and then second in the 31st minute from Nnamdi Chinonoso Offor. According to the statistics, Charlotte FC had 54% possession , 0 shots on target and 6 corner kicks in that game.

Charlotte FC are currently winless in their last 6 matches in the MLS and in their last 5 matches, they had 1 defeat and 4 draws. They lost against CF Montreal (A) and earned a draw against FC Cincinnati (H), New York City (A), CF Montreal (H), New York Red Bulls (A).

At home, Charlotte FC are without a win in their last 4 games in a row and in their last 5, they won 1, lost 1 and drew 3. Their latest home game ended in a 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.

Streaks: more than 2.5 goals (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (5/6), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Los Angeles will be eager to continue in their new winning form that was on full display in their 4-0 win over Colorado Rapids on Thursday. In the game, Los Angeles showed their dominance in the first half, scoring 3 goals in that half. Mateusz Bogusz scored the opening goal in the 19th minute, followed by Carlos Vela’s goal in the 29th minute and then Ryan Hollingshead was also on the scoresheet with the third goal in the 36th minute. And in the second half, they stretched the lead even further with another goal from Cristian Olivera in the 83rd minute to seal the 4-0 win at full time. Los Angeles FC had 51% possession, 8 shots on target and 3 corner kicks in that game.

Los Angeles are currently unbeaten in their last 4 games in a row in the MLS. In their last 5, they lost only once, winning 2 twice and drawing twice. They lost to LA Galaxy (A), then played a draw against San Jose Earthquakes (H) and Minnesota United (A) and won games against Saint Louis City (H) and Colorado Rapids (H).

Away from home, they have failed to win in their last 3 matches in a row in the MLS. In their last 5 away games they had 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw. Their most recent away game ended in a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United.

Streaks: more than 2.5 goals (4/5), both teams scoring (5/7), first to score (5/5), less than 4.5 cards (4/5).

According to the head-to-head record, Charlotte FC and Los Angeles have met just once in the past. Los Angeles FC won that match 5-0 last year.

Charlotte FC have played 23 matches in the MLS and they have scored 30 goals and conceded 40. They scored an average of 1.3 goals per game and their conversion rate is 14%. They played an average of 9.3 shots per game and 3.2 shots were on target per game. They played an average of 4.6 corners per game and they kept an average of 51.7% possession per game. They conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game and have kept 3 clean sheets.

Los Angeles FC have played 24 matches in the MLS and they have scored 38 goals and conceded 25. They scored an average of 1.6 goals per game and their conversion rate is 10%. They played an average of 15.5 shots per game and 5.4 shots were on target per game. They played an average of 6.0 corners per game and they kept an average of 52.2% possession per game. They conceded an average of 1.0 goals per game and have kept 9 clean sheets.

• Under 10 Corners at 1.95 Odds
• Home or Away and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.87 Odds
• Under 2.5 Goals at 2.05 Odds