Our prediction for this MLS match:
Charlotte
Match Time & Date:
31/08/2023
01:30
Prediction: 1-1
Orlando City
Following a 2-1 win over title hopefuls Los Angeles FC, Charlotte will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Orlando City in a highly-anticipated Major League Soccer game. Charlotte restarted their MLS campaign in style and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the midweek clash. Experienced midfielder Scott Arfield is pushing for a start after scoring the winner as a substitutes against the Black and Gold, whereas all Vinicius Mello, Hamady Diop, and Enzo Copetti are out of contention through injuries.
The Lions, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win. Orlando City did well to beat Western Conference leaders St Louis City at the weekend, but defeating Charlotte on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, the share of spoils is on the cards at Bank of America Stadium.
Highlighted Team (Orlando City):
Orlando City are a member of the Eastern Conference in Major League Soccer. The Lions have been participating in the major league since 2015 and they host their rivals at Orlando City Stadium. The venue was opened in February, 2017 and the construction of the stadium cost $155 million. Orlando City finished the 2015 MLS season in seventh place in the Eastern Conference and they failed to make it to the play-offs in the 2016 season as well (8th place).
Brazilian ace Kaka is undisputedly the club’s most famous player and the former Real Madrid and Milan man became the highest-paid player in MLS history. His base salary was $6.6 million per year and it has to be noted that the Brazilian superstar found the net on his Orlando City debut against FC Dallas (friendly). Orlando City’s home kit is violet, while they wear white and violet shirts and white socks on the travels. The club’s official mascot is Kingston the Lion.
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