The action in the U.S. Open Cup steps up a gear this week, as the round of 32 gets underway. Two sides that will feel as though they have an excellent chance of claiming success in the competition this year will collide on Tuesday evening, as Charlotte FC chase a victory against Orlando City.
Both sides come into the US Open Cup soccer schedule in indifferent form, but a victory in this round of 32 clash could put them in a great position. You can find the latest odds to bet on US Open Cup soccer and our Charlotte vs Orlando City prediction here.
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC Information
Charlotte FC vs Orlando City SC
Location of the Game: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte.
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 9, 2023. 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: CBS
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC Recent Scores
This will only be the fourth clash between these two sides, while it will be the first time that the teams have collided in the U.S. Open Cup. Charlotte won the previous match this season by a 2-1 scoreline, which was their first ever win against Orlando.
The visitors for this fixture had won each of the previous two. It is worth pointing out before making a Charlotte vs Orlando City prediction that each of the three previous clashes between the sides have seen both teams find the net.
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC Betting Analysis
Charlotte FC Facts To Know
This will be a competition that Charlotte takes incredibly seriously this season, as they are yet to win the U.S. Open Cup. However, it is also worth mentioning that they were only formed three years ago. Last season, they reached the round of 16 of the competition, but they missed out on qualification for the playoffs.
Charlotte was excellent in the third round of the competition, as they secured a straightforward 4-1 home win against South Georgia Tormenta.
Kamil Jozwiak opened the scoring, before the visitors were reduced to ten men early in the second half. The MLS side took full advantage of that situation, with further goals being added by Enzo Copetti, Derrick Jones, and Karol Swiderski.
Orlando City SC Facts To Know
Orlando City enters the competition at this stage, and they will be bidding to bounce back to form after losing two of their last three in the MLS. They were favorites in their previous clash in the bet on US soccer markets, but they were easily brushed aside by Montreal.
They have struggled for consistency over the opening weeks of the season, with only three wins being recorded over their last seven matches.
However, they will come into this round in good confidence as they won the competition for the first time last season. They have also reached at least the last eight of the tournament in four of the previous six editions. But, they will certainly need to raise their standards following a poor showing in their previous outing.
Updates
Charlotte will be without Joseph More, Bill Tulloma, and Kamil Jozwiak for this clash on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Orlando will be without both Luca Petrasso and Mauricio Pereyra, who are both sidelined with thigh injuries.
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC Betting Preview
Moneyline:
- Charlotte FC: +140
- Orlando City SC: +175
- Draw: +225
Over/Under Total:
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (-125) Under 2.5 (+100)
Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC Betting Prediction
Orlando City has an excellent record in the U.S. Open Cup, and that is a challenging factor to overlook when making a Charlotte vs Orlando City prediction. We think that there is excellent value in siding with the defending champions in this round of 32 clash, and we could also see over 2.5 goals being scored.
- Pick 1: Orlando City (+175)
- Pick 2: Over 2.5 Goals (-125)
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