Charlotte vs Orlando City Prediction 5 July 2025
πThe upcoming clash between Charlotte and Orlando City promises to be an intriguing encounter given their recent form. Charlotte currently sit in tenth place in the standings, showing inconsistency with just two wins in their last ten matches. In contrast, Orlando City are positioned fifth and display a more confident form with five victories during the same stretch. Both teams tend to play an open game: the hosts boast a high scoring rate but also concede many goals, while the visitors exhibit a strong attack paired with an average defense. This match is set to be action-packed.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 May 2025 and ended with a 3-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Orlando City as the home side):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
πStatistical preview of official matches between Charlotte and Orlando City:
- 11 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 6, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 10 for Charlotte, 16 for Orlando City;
- average goals in the 1st half - 0.82, in the 2nd half - 1.55;
- average total goals per match - 2.36.
Head-to-head statistics Charlotte - Orlando City

Charlotte Team Overview
The last official match was played on in the MLS, featuring Chicago Fire as the hosts and Charlotte as the visitors. The game ended with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Charlotte vs Chicago Fire):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Charlotte are eager to improve their standing in the league following a string of setbacks, having secured just two wins in their last ten matches. Despite these struggles, the team boasts attacking potential, averaging 1.6 goals per game. However, their defense remains a concern, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match. Their most recent encounter with Orlando ended in a 1-3 defeat for Charlotte. The team is actively seeking ways to stabilize their performance and strike a balance between offense and defense.
Match Results: Charlotte

Orlando City Team Overview
The last official match for the visitors took place on in the MLS, with Orlando City hosting Cincinnati. The match ended in a 1-2 victory for the visitors.
Here are the match statistics (Orlando City vs Cincinnati):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Orlando City appear more confident than their opponents, thanks to their attacking prowess-averaging about 2.1 goals per game over their last ten matches. Their defense is equally impressive, conceding only an average of 1.3 goals, making it one of the team's strengths alongside their aggressive forward play. The team is always a threat from set pieces and quick counterattacks. Historically, Orlando hold the upper hand against Charlotte; their last head-to-head encounter saw them secure a 3-1 victory.
Match Results: Orlando City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 11;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.82;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.36, while the visitors net 0.45.
First-Half Stats: Charlotte (home) vs Orlando City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 10;
- wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 5 (50%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 1 (10%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 4 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1.1) vs 2.6 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 1.2).
- Orlando City have won the 1st half in last 5 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 6, draws - 2.
Statistics: Charlotte vs Orlando City
- matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- wins: 8 vs 9;
- win percentage: 40% vs 45%;
- losses: 11 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 8 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
- Charlotte have not won in last 7 games against Orlando City (MLS).
- Orlando City have not lost in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Orlando City have not lost in 8 of last 9 away games (MLS).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.91, the guests - 1.45;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.36;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Charlotte vs Orlando City
- average total in the tournament: 3.3 vs 3.15;
- average total goals scored: 1.6 vs 1.85;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.65 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.95 vs 0.8;
- Charlotte: average total at home in the tournament - 2.13;
- Orlando City: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 2.1 (away - 2.5).
- Charlotte have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Orlando City (MLS).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.09 (3.91 - for home team and 5.18 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10 (4.8 - for home team and 5.2 - for away team).
Charlotte: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.95; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 7.5.
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.2, away - 3.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 4.25.
- Charlotte have taken under 4.5 corners in 10 of last 11 games against Orlando City.
- Charlotte have taken under 4.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games against Orlando City (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.18 (2.09 for home team and 2.09 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.4 (1.2 for home team and 2.2 for away team).
Charlotte: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.75; at home - 1.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 2.
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 1.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 1.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 11;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 3 times.
Statistics: Charlotte vs Orlando City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Charlotte at home - 4 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Orlando City away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Charlotte at home - 2 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Orlando City away - 2 (50%).
- Charlotte have scored and conceded in 11 of last 12 games.
- Charlotte have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games (MLS).
β Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and statistical trends, we can anticipate an exciting match with plenty of chances at both ends. The trend of both teams scoring supports a high likelihood of goals from each side, especially considering the recent scoring form of both squads. Taking all this into account, a smart bet would be on both teams to score. This is backed by the general trend in Charlotte's games, where this bet has almost always paid off, and by the dynamics within this matchup, as goal exchanges have been quite frequent in their head-to-head encounters.