Orlando City SC (12-11-7) travel to face off against FC Dallas (10-13-7) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. FC Dallas is coming off a win in their previous match, while Orlando City SC will be looking to get back on track from a loss to the FC Dallas. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET.

Orlando City SC vs FC Dallas

Orlando City SC Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Orlando City will be looking to bounce back from a tough 4-3 loss to the Columbus Crew. This match took place on the road, and going into the match, they were the +320 underdog. The seven combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Luis Muriel had a productive outing for Orlando City, scoring two times on his four total shots. One of his goals came on a penalty kick. Ramiro Enrique scored the other goal for the club, with Facundo Torres picking up the assist on the goal.

On the defensive end, things were tough for Orlando City, as they allowed four goals on the five shots on goal by the Crew. Pedro Gallese finished with just one save on the five shots. The club’s defenders had a total of six interceptions and three blocked shots.

Orlando City SC is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 12-11-7. They have been playing well as of late, going 4-2-1 in their last seven matches. On September 21st, they lost a close match to the 3rd ranked Columbus Crew, 4-3. Overall, they have been favored in 17 matches, going 8-4-5 in those contests. After this match, they will return home to take on the Philadelphia Union on October 2nd.

FC Dallas Is Coming Off A Win

In their last match, FC Dallas hosted Los Angeles FC and picked up a 3-1 win. The money line payout for FC Dallas was +120, and the four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 3.5 goals.

FC Dallas’ offensive attack took a total of 17 shots and seven shots on goal. Four of these shots came from Patrickson Delgado and Petar Musa, with Logan Farrington also finding the net. Jesus Ferreira finished the match with six total shots.

On the defensive end, FC Dallas allowed a goal on Maarten Paes, who finished with three saves. Overall, Dallas’ defense blocked four shots and intercepted eight passes.

Through 30 matches, FC Dallas has a record of 10-13-7, putting them 10th in the Western Conference. At home, they have been much better, going 9-4-2. Overall, they have been favored in just nine matches, going 6-3 in those contests. Over their last five matches, they have gone 2-2-1, including a win over 4th-ranked Los Angeles FC. After this match, they will head on the road to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on October 3rd.

Orlando City SC Offense Breakdown

Orlando City SC has been one of the more consistent offensive teams in the MLS this season, scoring 1.6 goals per match, which is 13th in the league. They have scored more than their season average in four straight matches. Facundo Torres is their top scorer, as his 12 goals are 19th in the MLS. He also leads the team in shots on goal. Martín Ojeda is their leader in assists, as his eight are 16th in the league. He has also scored three goals this season.

FC Dallas Offense Breakdown

FC Dallas has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, ranking 12th in goals scored and 19th in shots on goal. They have been held to fewer corners than their opponents in 60% of their matches this season, which is 29th in the league. Petar Musa has been their top scorer this season, ranking 8th in MLS with 15 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal, ranking 23rd in the league. Sebastian Lletget has been their top playmaker, ranking 31st in the league in assists.

Orlando City SC Defense Breakdown

Orlando City SC’s defense has been up and down over their last six matches, but they have had some strong performances. They have three clean sheets over that span, but they have also given up four goals to the Columbus Crew. Overall, they are 15th in goals allowed this season, and they are 9th in blocked shots. Keeper Pedro Gallese is 5th in MLS with eight clean sheets, and he is 27th in saves.

FC Dallas Defense Breakdown

FC Dallas’ defense has struggled this season, allowing the 2nd-most goals in the league. However, they have been better of late, allowing just one goal in their most recent match against the 8th-ranked offense in the league. Overall, they are 19th in goals allowed and 22nd in blocked shots. Maarten Paes leads the MLS in saves, but he is just 18th in clean sheets. Over their last four matches, they have given up an average of 1.8 goals per match.

Orlando City SC vs FC Dallas Prediction

Given that both FC Dallas and Orlando City SC are in the top half of the league in terms of shooting percentage, we have this match between Orlando City SC and FC Dallas ending in a 1-1 draw, with the payout at +260. Coming into the match, Jesús Ferreira has the best odds to score for FC Dallas, while Luis Muriel is the top projected goal scorer for Orlando City SC.

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