Charlotte (14-11-9) travel to face off against Orlando City SC (15-12-7) on Saturday, November 9th. This match will be played at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL. Both Charlotte and Orlando City SC ended their previous matches with a draw. The match is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET.
Charlotte vs Orlando City SC
Charlotte Is Coming Off A Draw
Charlotte will be looking to get back in the win column after playing to a draw vs. Orlando City SC. Despite playing at home, they were unable to score a goal off of their 12 total shots and three shots on goal. The over/under for this matchup was 2.5 goals.
Going into the match, Charlotte had a money line payout of +128.0, which was the second-highest payout on the board. The payout for a draw was +241.0. The two clubs not scoring a single time resulted in the draw, easily staying under the three-goal line.
On the offensive end for Charlotte, no player finished with more than one shot on goal. As an offense, they took 11 corner kicks, compared to just three for Orlando City SC. Overall, Charlotte’s offense spent a good portion of the match on their opponent’s side of the field.
Charlotte is in their first season in the MLS and currently sit in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. They have a record of 14-11-9 and have been slightly better at home, going 9-3-5. Over their last three matches, they have gone 2-1, including a win over Orlando City SC, who they will be facing in this match. Overall, they have been favored in 18 matches, going 9-4-5, while going 6-8-4 as the underdog.
Orlando City SC Is Coming Off A Draw
Orlando City SC went on the road in their last match, taking on Charlotte FC. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, and going into the match, they were the +185.0 underdog.
Heading into the match, the over/under line was set at 2.5 goals, and since the two clubs didn’t score a single time, the payout for the under was positive. The offensive attack for Orlando City SC finished with just one shot on goal and three shots overall.
Defensively, Orlando City SC did a great job of making plays in front of the net, blocking two shots and intercepting four passes. Charlotte FC took a total of 11 corners, compared to just three for Orlando City SC.
In the Eastern Conference, Orlando City SC is in 4th place, two points behind the Houston Dynamo. Overall, Orlando City SC has a record of 15-12-7. Over their last five matches, they have gone 3-2. In their most recent match, they lost to Charlotte FC, who is one spot behind them in the standings. On the season, Orlando City SC has been favored in 20 matches, going 10-5-5. At home, they have a record of 7-6-4.
Charlotte Offense Breakdown
Patrick Agyemang is the top scorer for Charlotte this season, and his 10 goals are 38th in MLS. Liel Abada has 7 goals and 28 shots on goal, both of which are second on the team. Ashley Westwood has 5 assists, which is 41st in MLS, and he also has 2 goals. This season, Charlotte is 23rd in MLS in goals per match, shots on goal per match, and passing percentage. They have had fewer corners than their opponents in 58.8% of their matches.
Orlando City SC Offense Breakdown
Facundo Torres is the top scorer for Orlando City SC this season, as his 14 goals are 17th in MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, ranking 29th in the league. MartÃn Ojeda is the leader in assists for Orlando City SC, as his nine assists are 17th in MLS. His four goals are 111th in the league. Overall, Orlando City SC is 10th in MLS in goals per match, averaging 1.6 per contest. They are also 17th in shots on goal and 4th in corners.
Charlotte Defense Breakdown
Charlotte’s defense has been playing well of late, as they have not allowed a goal in three of their last five matches. This includes a shutout against Orlando City SC on November 1st. Overall, they are 3rd in goals allowed this season, giving up just 1.1 goals per match. However, they are 29th in blocked shots and 26th in interceptions. Keeper Kristijan Kahlina is 2nd in clean sheets this season with 12 and is 5th in saves with 116.
Orlando City SC Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against Charlotte, Orlando City SC’s defense is coming off back-to-back shutouts. They have also allowed just one goal in three of their last four matches. Overall, they are 14th in goals allowed this season, giving up 1.5 goals per match. They are also 13th in blocked shots and 27th in interceptions. Keeper Pedro Gallese is 7th in clean sheets this season, and he is 26th in saves.
Charlotte vs Orlando City SC Prediction
Looking at how we expect this one to play out, we are going to take Orlando City SC on the money line at -120. Coming into the match, Orlando is 10th in the league in goals scored and 4th in shooting percentage. They are also facing a Charlotte club that is 3rd in the league in goals allowed. Our prediction is for Orlando City’s Luis Muriel to have the best chance to score a goal overall.
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Last updated:November 5, 2024 Charlotte FC, Orlando City SC