Matchday 21 of the 2025 MLS season brings a pivotal Eastern Conference showdown as Charlotte FC host Orlando City SC at Bank of America Stadium. With both clubs eyeing playoff positioning, this fixture promises high-stakes drama and tactical intrigue.
Match Details
| Fixture | Charlotte FC vs Orlando City SC |
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:15 PM ET |
| Venue | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC |
| Broadcast | Apple TV (MLS Season Pass), FS1 |
| Head-to-Head | Orlando leads 5W–4D–2L in 11 meetings |
Current Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Last 5 Matches |
| Orlando City SC | 9–5–6 | 33 pts (5th East) | L–L–W–W–L |
| Charlotte FC | 8–11–1 | 25 pts (10th East) | L–L–L–W–L |
Charlotte FC are on a 3-match losing streak, including a 3–2 defeat to Chicago Fire.
Orlando City recently fell 2–1 to FC Cincinnati but have won 2 of their last 3.
Tactical Breakdown
Charlotte FC
Strengths: Home form (6–2–0 at Bank of America Stadium), midfield creativity
Key Players:
Pep Biel: 6 goals, 8 assists – creative engine
Idan Toklomati: 3 goals in last 4 games
Injuries/Suspensions:
Wilfried Zaha (suspended)
Patrick Agyemang, Tim Ream (international duty)
Nathan Byrne, Nimfasha Berchimas (injured)
Orlando City SC
Strengths: Road resilience (unbeaten in 8 of last 9 away), attacking depth
Key Players:
Marco Pašalić: 9 goals, 4 assists – scored in 2 straight games
Martín Ojeda: 9 goals – joint top scorer
Injuries/Suspensions:
Duncan McGuire, Joran Gerbet, Yutaro Tsukada (injured)
Alexander Freeman (international duty)
Key Matchups to Watch
| Duel | Edge |
| Pep Biel vs. César Araújo | Even – Biel’s vision vs. Araújo’s ball-winning |
| Toklomati vs. Jansson/Schlegel | Orlando – physical edge in central defense |
| Ojeda & Pasalic vs. Charlotte backline | Orlando – superior finishing and movement |
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Metric | Charlotte FC | Orlando City SC |
| Goals Scored | 27 | 37 (1st in East) |
| Goals Conceded | 34 | 28 |
| xG (Expected Goals) | 29.1 | 34.0 |
| Clean Sheets | 3 | 5 (away) |
MATCH ODDS
Charlotte FC + 150 Draw + 260 Orlando City SC + 135
Over 3.5 + 125 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
