Charlotte vs Orlando City Prediction: Orlando to keep struggling

Charlotte welcomes Orlando City to the Bank of America Stadium for another exciting MLS clash. Orlando won the first clash earlier this season 2-1 and they will be hoping to make it a double against the same opposition. Orlando won their last away game and Charlotte lost their last home game 3-2 to Charlotte. 

Charlotte

MLS H/A Form: WLLWL

MLS Home Form: LWWLW

Charlotte have struggled to maintain a stable form lately. They managed to win their last game against New York City 2-1, but before that they suffered 2 defeats, 5-0 against Los Angeles FC and then 3-2 at home against Chicago Fire. 

They will be looking to pick up another win against Orlando, who beat them 2-1 in the first encounter. 

Charlotte are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference table with 32 points. After 26 games, they have 10 wins, 2 draws and 14 losses. And on the goal charts, they have scored 33 goals and conceded 40. 

Charlotte have the playoff spot in sight, as they are just 1 point away from 7th Orlando. This makes this clash important for both sides here.

Team Streaks

• Without Clean Sheet: 3
• More than 2.5 goals: 5/5
• Less than 4.5 cards: 5/6

Orlando City

MLS H/A Form: WLLLD

MLS Away Form: WLDDL

Orlando are currently struggling for survival here. They recently picked up their first win in their last 5 games. That was the 1-0 win against the New York Red Bulls last time out. Before that, they lost 3 matches in a row. 

Playing away from home has been equally as difficult for the Orlando team. In their last 5 games away from home, they have managed just one win. 

The battle for the playoff spot seems to be intensifying for this team. They are currently in 7th spot but face tough competition from other teams below them. They have 33 points, one point more than the opposition who are in 10th. Clearly picking up three points is so important to this team.

Team Streaks

• Less than 10.5 corners: 6/6

Head to Head

Charlotte and Orlando have met only once and Orlando City won that fixture 2-1 back in May.

Head to Head Streaks

• None

Injuries and Suspensions

• Charlotte: Adam Armour(Injury), Vinicius Mello(Injury)
• Orlando City: João Moutinho(Suspension), Joey DeZart(Injury), S. van der(Injury)

Expert Betting Tips

Orlando are currently under immense pressure to maintain their position and I think that will play a huge part in this game. They are not in their best form and it's worse away from home. 

I expect Charlotte to snatch a narrow win against a struggling Orlando City side.

• Back Charlotte win or draw and Under 4.5 1.66 Odds
• Back Both Teams to Score No at 2.12 Odds
• Back Correct Score 1-0 at 9 Odds