Orlando City vs Charlotte FC Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Florida outfit eye clinching a big win over Dean Smith’s side.

With the chants of “We will cheer for Orlando City until we die” the final fixture of the MLS Cup’s best of three playoffs takes us to the Inter and Co Stadium in Florida where Orlando City SC are set to lock horns against Charlotte FC.

Orlando City FC, the formidable Florida-based club, concluded the regular season in a commendable 4th place in the Eastern Conference. Their upcoming face-off with Charlotte FC promises to be a closely contested encounter, demonstrating the skill and resilience needed to advance. Orlando’s recent form has been varied.

While they secured notable wins over teams like Philadelphia and Cincinnati, they faced setbacks against rivals such as Atlanta United. In the first match of their Best-of-3 series, Orlando capitalized on Charlotte’s disadvantage with a 10-man squad, clinching the victory. However, Charlotte fought back in the second match.

Ultimately prevailing in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. Now, both teams will be gearing up for a decisive clash, with Orlando looking to harness the home advantage to break the deadlock.

All to play for on Saturday 👊

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) November 6, 2024

Charlotte FC narrowly missed out on overtaking Orlando City in the standings, needing just one more win to have potentially claimed 4th place. This North Carolina-based side have impressed with their resilience and consistency throughout the season, especially in recent fixtures. Nearly on the edge of elimination, Charlotte demonstrated remarkable composure in their previous match, holding Orlando City to a goalless draw before triumphing in the penalty shootout.

Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina played a pivotal role as the hero of the match, delivering crucial saves that kept Charlotte’s hope alive and secured them a hard-fought victory. As they head into the final showdown, Charlotte will look to capitalize on this momentum to overcome their Florida rivals.

KickOff:

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 4:30 AM IST

Venue: Inter and Co Stadium, Florida, United States

Form:

Orlando City SC (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-W

Charlotte FC (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Facundo Torres (Orlando City SC):

Facundo Torres, the 24-year-old Uruguayan international from Montevideo, has made a significant mark since his arrival at Orlando City in 2022. Having started his career with Penarol, Torres quickly adapted to life in Major League Soccer, making over a century of appearances and netting 37 goals for the Florida-based outfit. His impressive performances have also earned him 19 caps for the Uruguayan national team, with a goal to his name.

Torres, an attacking midfielder with a knack for creativity and scoring, has become a key figure for Orlando City. His contributions were integral to their triumph in the 2022 US Open Cup, and his inclusion in the Uruguayan Primera Division Team of the Year in both 2020 and 2021 speaks volumes of his talent. As Orlando City prepare to face a formidable Charlotte FC in the upcoming match, Torres will be determined to lead his side to victory, aiming to continue his legacy of excellence on the field.

Brandt Bronico (Charlotte):

Brandt James Bronico, the 29-year-old American midfielder from Westminster, Maryland, has crafted a diverse footballing journey that began with the North Carolina Fusion and later saw him transition to the Carolina Dynamo in 2013. Standing at 5-foot-8, Bronico’s playing style is marked by his ability to control the midfield, dictate tempo, and contribute both defensively and offensively.

Having spent time with clubs such as Chicago Fire and Tulsa Roughnecks, Bronico’s versatility and experience led him to Charlotte FC in 2022. After a brief loan spell with Charlotte Independence, he returned to his parent club and has since impressed with his performances. As Charlotte FC prepare to face Orlando City in a crucial clash, Bronico will be looking to dominate the midfield battle, orchestrating the game to secure a vital victory for his side.

Match Facts:

• Charlotte FC lost a solitary game in their last five fixtures.
• Orlando won three of their last five matches.
• In their previous encounter, Charlotte won in penalties.

Orlando vs Charlotte: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Orlando to win: 17/20 with bet365
• Facundo Torres to score first – 9/2 with Paddy Power
• Orlando 1-0 Charlotte: 13/2 with William Hill

Injuries and Team News:

For Orlando, there are no active injury concerns or suspension issues.

For Charlotte, Nikola Petkovic is set to miss the upcoming fixture.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 09

Orlando won: 03

Charlotte won: 04

Draws: 02

Predicted Lineup:

Orlando City SC Whitecaps predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Gallese (GK); Porhallsson, Schlegel, Jansson, Santos; Araujo, Cartagena; Torres, Ojeda, Angulo, Enrique

Charlotte predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kahlina (GK); Byme, Malanda, Privett, Ream; Westwood, Diani; Vargas, Bronico, Abada; Agyemang

Match Prediction:

Both teams are in good form and are equally capable enough to get the better of each other. We expect Orlando to emerge victorious by a slender margin.

Prediction: Orlando 1-0 Charlotte

Telecast Details:

All MLS 2024 matches can be streamed on Apple TV.

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