Orlando City vs Charlotte Prediction 14 May 2025
πIn the upcoming MLS clash, Orlando City host Charlotte. Both teams are showcasing intriguing performances, ensuring plenty of excitement in this encounter. Orlando are on a 10-match unbeaten streak, highlighting their consistent form. Their defense is solid, conceding only 0.7 goals per game over the last ten matches. Meanwhile, Charlotte have been impressive on the road, averaging 1.9 goals per match and securing victories in six of their last ten games. Expect a tense game with potential tactical surprises from both sides.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 November 2024 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the match statistics (Orlando City were the home side):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 4 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 6;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
πStatistical Preview of the official encounters between Orlando City and Charlotte:
- 10 matches played;
- home team victories - 5, away team wins - 3, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 13 for Orlando, 9 for Charlotte;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 0.6, in the 2nd half - 1.6;
- average total goals per match - 2.2.
Head-to-head statistics Orlando City - Charlotte

Orlando City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the MLS, with Orlando City hosting New England Revolution. The game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Orlando City vs New England Revolution):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
Orlando City extend their unbeaten streak to ten MLS matches. Their strength lies in a solid defense, having conceded just seven goals during this period, showcasing discipline and organization on the field. The team often settles for draws, with five out of their last six matches ending in stalemates, highlighting their determination to avoid defeat at all costs. Their playing style focuses on ball control and swift counter-attacks down the flanks, creating dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Orlando City

Charlotte Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the MLS, with Nashville hosting Charlotte. The game ended with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Charlotte vs Nashville):
- possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 12;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Charlotte have been surprising many with their attacking play and the high level of player preparation for each match. In their most recent head-to-head with Orlando, they managed a 1-1 draw, showcasing commendable resistance against a more experienced opponent. Despite lacking consistency, with five losses in twelve games, the team strives to impose their tempo, thanks to the active efforts of their forwards and the midfield's support in developing attacking moves. However, the club needs to bolster their defense, as they concede an average of 1.2 goals per game.
Match Results: Charlotte
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 3, draws - 2.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Charlotte
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- win percentage: 33% vs 50%;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 6;
- losses: 0 vs 4;
- draws: 6 vs 0.
- Charlotte won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 14 games (MLS).
- Charlotte won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.3, the guests - 0.9;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.2;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Charlotte
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.75 vs 1.58;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.83 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.92 vs 0.92;
- Orlando City: average total at home in the tournament - 2.67;
- Charlotte: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2.5) vs 1.9 (away - 1.6).
- Charlotte have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Orlando City.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.7 (5.6 - for home team and 4.1 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.4 (6 - for home team and 3.4 - for away team).
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 4.25.
Charlotte: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.75, away - 5.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.8.
- Over 9.5 corners in last 5 Orlando City games against Charlotte (MLS).
- Over 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Charlotte away games (MLS).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5 (1.8 for home team and 3.2 for away team).
Orlando City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.08; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.25.
Charlotte: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.58, away - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 3 times.
Statistics: Orlando City vs Charlotte
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Orlando City at home - 4 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Charlotte away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Orlando City at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Charlotte away - 3 (60%).
Editor's Prediction
Based on current trends and team statistics, we anticipate a closely contested match with few goals - under 2.5 total goals seems a promising bet for this encounter, given Orlando City's frequent draws and Charlotte's struggles to capitalize on opportunities against strong opponents. This prediction is also grounded in the fact that both teams tend to have low-scoring games: Charlotte scores less than one and a half goals in nearly all their head-to-heads with these clubs.