Charlotte vs Orlando City SC Prediction

Charlotte host Orlando City on 31 October 2026 at 20:00 in their MLS season finale at Bank of America Stadium. The Crown have already secured a playoff spot and arrive off a 4-0 win over CF Montreal. Allan Saint-Maximin has recovered from injury and is available again for the hosts. Orlando City remain in the playoff hunt after a 2-2 draw with Chicago Fire. Interim manager Martin Perelman has no fresh injury concerns, and Jonathan Bamba is expected to return to the starting XI after scoring off the bench in that draw.

Form and H2H

Charlotte have won four of their last ten matches at home, drawing three and losing three, averaging 1.90 goals for and 1.60 against per game. They have been particularly solid in their last four home outings, collecting 1.75 points per game and conceding just 0.75 goals on average. Orlando City have won four of their last ten away matches, drawn three, and lost three, averaging 2.50 goals for and 2.20 against per game. On the road they have won just one of their last six matches but have scored freely, averaging 2.17 goals per game while conceding 2.83.

The teams have met six times since 2023. Charlotte won 2-1 in March 2023 and 1-0 in May 2023, but drew 1-1 in August 2023 and 2-2 in June 2024. Orlando City won both meetings last season, 2-0 in September and 2-0 in October 2024.

Best Bet

Charlotte 2-2 Orlando City. Both sides possess attacking quality and Orlando have scored in every away match of late, while Charlotte average 1.75 goals per home game. Orlando's away fixtures this season have averaged 5.00 goals, and with the Lions needing points, an entertaining contest with goals at both ends is likely.

Odds to Watch

Both Teams to Score Yes carries strong appeal given Orlando's away form and Charlotte's home output. Over 2.5 Goals is another strong option with Orlando's away fixtures averaging 5.00 goals. Over 3.5 Goals offers value for a match expected to produce multiple goals from both teams.