Free MLS Pick Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City
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MLS Handicapping
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 07:30 PM
Venue: Exploria Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: Charlotte FC 370 / Draw 260/ Orlando City -139 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Montreal 0.5 / Orlando -0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Charlotte FC are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 9 matches, they have covered this margin 4 times. As for the Orlando City, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 9 matches, they have won by this margin 4 times.
Charlotte FC
The Charlotte FC travel to take on the Orlando City, with an above .500 record, at 3-1-5. This mark places them 8th in the Eastern Conference. Montreal comes into this match off having played to a 0-0 draw against Colorado Rapids. This game was the 4th time they were shut out on offense. On defense, they picked up their 3rd shutout of the year.
Through 9 matches, the Charlotte FC have struggled on offense, averaging just 0.89 goals per 90 minutes. This output places them 25th in the MLS. In terms of defense, Montreal is near the MLS average, giving up 1.22 goals per 90 minutes (15th).
On offense, Charlotte FC is led by the strong play of Karol Świderski and Christian Ortiz, who have each found the net 4 times. So far, their combined goals account for 62.5% of the team’s overall scoring. In terms of goalie play, Charlotte FC has gotten good performances from Kristijan Kahlina. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 43 shots on target, in which Kahlina has turned away at a rate of 81.4%. This percentage is good for 3rd in the MLS.
Orlando City
The Orlando City will host the Charlotte FC, with an above .500 record, at 4-2-3. This mark places them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, Orlando lost to the NY Red Bulls by a score of 3-0. This game was the 2nd time they were shut out on offense. While on defense, Orlando’s defense has given up at least two goals 3 times this year.
So far, the Orlando City are the 15th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.11 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, Orlando is near the MLS average, giving up 1.11 goals per 90 minutes (14th).
Heading into the match, Júnior Urso leads Orlando with 2 goals through 9 matches. Behind him is Alexandre Pato, who has also found the net 2 times. To start the season, goalie Pedro Gallese is turning home goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the Orlando City’s opponents having generated a total of 28 shots on target. Gallese is saving these attempts at a rate of 69.2%.
Free Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City MLS Final Analysis:
When looking at each team’s scoring opportunites, Orlando City holds the edge in attacking area possessions, ranking 7th in the league. On the other side, Charlotte FC is just 15th in the same category. Although neither team has excelled at generating possessions in the attacking zone, they both have benefited from strong defensive play. So far, Atlanta ranks 8th in fewest attacking possessions allowed, and Montreal ranks 11th.
Coming into this matchup, Charlotte holds a large advantage in their ability to generate shots. So far, the team ranks 12th in overall shots, but comes in 4th in on-target shots. This includes 41% of their shots being classified as “on-target”. Even though they are the underdog, look for Charlotte to cover the spread.
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