Match Preview: Charlotte FC vs Orlando City SC

Charlotte FC seems to be in a robust form heading into the game, with an accumulated 8 points from their last 5 matches; a good average of 1.6 points per fixture. However, their goal count hasn’t been compelling, finding the net only 5 times across these games. Only 2 out of the last 5 games saw both teams on the scoresheet. Currently, they are standing strong on their home ground with a 5-game unbeaten streak, and have managed to keep three clean sheets in these matches. Out of their last 5 games, they have only lost one, clinched victories in two and drew two. Charlotte will be looking to continue their current momentum against Orlando City.

On the contrary, Orlando City hasn’t been on their finest form, gathering a mere 4 points out of their last 5 match-ups. With an average of just 0.8 points per game, they have managed to score only 3 times in these fixtures. Scoring has been an issue for Orlando, with the side unable to net goals in 2 out of the last 5 matches. This can be viewed as a significant concern as they have failed to score in 41% of their matches this season, only managing to score a total of 3 goals in their last 5 games. Just like Charlotte, only 2 out of Orlando City’s last 5 matches resulted with both teams scoring.

The forthcoming match between Charlotte FC and Orlando City SC to be held on June 20th, 2024 at the Bank of America Stadium presents an intriguing fixture. Charlotte seems to have the upper hand with a strong home record and win odds of 2.20. Their last encounter with Orlando resulted in a narrow defeat, but their overall track record against them is quite balanced. Out of their 5 previous bouts, Charlotte has managed to win twice, the same as Orlando City, with one game resulting in a draw. While Charlotte has been performing steadily at home, Orlando City’s away performance boasts a similar story.

Bearing these stats in mind, and considering the goals trend at the Bank of America Stadium, where Charlotte has averaged 2.1 Points Per Game and Orlando City netting an average of 1.38 Points Per Game, we can expect an engaging encounter between these two sides in their upcoming match of the MLS 2024 season.

Insights

• Charlotte FC has shown an impressive run, having picked up 8 points from the last 5 games, making their average 1.6 points per game.
• Charlotte has scored 5 times in the last 5 matches, but they lack consistency in scoring with 2 games with no goals.
• BTTS has landed just twice in the last 5 games for Charlotte FC, which indicates potential struggle in attacking.
• A shining point for Charlotte FC is their defense, with 3 clean sheets managed in the last 5 games.
• Despite recent goal scoring struggles, Charlotte FC has remained strong at home, being unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
• For Orlando City SC, their form is weaker than Charlotte FC’s with just 4 points from the last 5 matches, making an average of 0.8 points per game.
• Orlando City SC has struggled in front of the net, with only 3 goals scored in the last 5 matches.
• They have also faced challenges in scoring, failing to score in 2 of their last 5 games.
• BTTS has landed twice in Orlando City SC’s last 5 games, indicating similar struggles in attacking as Charlotte FC.
• In bygone face-offs, these two teams have had a balanced outcome with each winning twice and drawing once in their last 5 encounters.
• Charlotte FC’s home form combined with Orlando City’s good away performances suggests a competitive match.
• The games between these two teams have typically been moderate scoring affairs, averaging 2.4 goals in their last few encounters.
• Charlotte’s home advantage and better recent form may give them the edge in this matchup, as reflected in the odds of 2.20 for their win.
• The previous encounter between these two teams ended in favor of Orlando City with a scoreline of 2-1.
• So far this season, Charlotte FC has a better average of 2.1 points per game at home compared to Orlando City’s 1.38 points per game in away matches. This home advantage could be a significant factor in the final outcome.
• Despite Orlando City’s recent scoring drought, 80% of their past meetings with Charlotte FC have ended with BTTS, hinting at an exciting match.

Match Forecast

• Charlotte FC’s strength in attacking down the wings may be an issue for Orlando City SC who have weaknesses in aerial duels which might come into play from wide crosses.
• Orlando City SC’s strength in creating chances using through balls and finishing scoring chances will likely cause problems for Charlotte FC, who have shown weakness in defending against through ball attacks.
• Charlotte FC’s ability to create chances through individual skill might cause problems for Orlando City SC, who struggle against skilled players.
• While Orlando City SC likes to attack through the middle and down the left, Charlotte FC’s strong set-piece defense might limit the effectiveness of these tactics.
• Given that both teams are known to play the offside trap, there could be a significant number of offside calls during the match.
• If Charlotte FC obtains a lead, they may struggle to maintain it due to their weakness in protecting leads. Especially when facing strong finishers like Orlando City.
• Charlotte FC’s aggressive play style could result in penalties if Orlando City SC can provoke them into fouling in dangerous areas – an area where the latter have been weak.

Match Facts

• Orlando City SC triumphed over Charlotte FC twice in the previous season, with identical 2-1 scores both at home and away.
• Interesting statistic: Charlotte FC netted 28% of their season’s goals in the 16-30 minute timeframe, the highest for any team in the league.
• Notably, Charlotte FC’s 6% goal record in the 76-90 minute timeframe is the lowest in the league.
• Orlando City SC, on the other hand, scored 33% of their goals within the 46-60 minute period.
• Charlotte FC boasts a consecutive winning streak of 4 home games.
• Additionally, Charlotte FC are unbeaten in their last 7 home matches.
• They haven’t managed to score in 3 out of their twelve home fixtures in the MLS this season.
• Similarly, Orlando City SC failed to register a goal in 3 out of twelve away matches this season.
• Charlotte FC’s performance at home this season comprises of 4 victories, 5 draws and 3 losses.
• Karol Swiderski is leading assist provider for Charlotte FC with 5, while Martin Ojeda tops the assist table for Orlando City with the same number.
• Charlotte FC’s Derrick Jones has more cautions (8) than any other player, comparatively, Antonio Carlos of Orlando City is on 6.
• Orlando City SC have failed to keep a clean sheet in their recent 7 matches.
• However, they have managed to score at least one goal in 6 consecutive games.
• Charlotte FC are more likely to win the 1st half (34% of matches) compared to Orlando City (24% of matches).
• In their most recent head-to-head, Charlotte FC emerged as the victors.
• Worth noting, Charlotte FC margin of victory was 1 goal in their last match against Orlando City.
• When leading by 1-0 at home, Charlotte FC secure victory in a hefty 80% of their games.
• Similarly, Orlando City triumphs 60% of their matches when they secure 0-1 lead away from home.
• If down 0-1 at home, Charlotte FC still manages to win 37% of their games; Orlando City comes back in 25% of their matches when trailing 1-0 away.
• Orlando City SC demonstrates better overall performance in the MLS than Charlotte FC.
• Over the course of their last four matches, both sides have won twice with no drawn games.
• Orlando City SC have suffered only one loss in their last three MLS matches against Charlotte FC.
• Conversely, Charlotte FC have just one win from their last three encounters against Orlando City SC.
• Both teams generally net an average of 1.25 goals when they play against each other.
• The usual number of goals scored in matches involving both teams is 2.5, with an average of 1 goal in the first half.
• At home, Charlotte FC averages 1.74 goals per match and Orlando City SC averages 1.21 away goals.
• Orlando City SC enjoys a current winning run of three consecutive MLS fixtures.
• Karol Swiderski is Charlotte FC’s top striker with 7 goals, while Facundo Torres is Orlando City’s leading scorer with 10 goals.