The Orlando City Lions and Charlotte FC face off in Matchday 13 of the MLS 2025 season at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET. Orlando is riding a 10-match unbeaten streak, while Charlotte looks to snap a three-game losing skid.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Orlando City (4-2-6, 8th in Eastern Conference, 18 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Draw, Draw, Win, Draw, Draw
- Home Record: 3-2-6
- Goals Scored: 21
- Key Players:
- Martín Ojeda – Leads the team with seven goals and three assists, including a hat-trick in the last match.
- Luis Muriel – Four goals and one assist in the last 10 matches.
- Pedro Gallese (GK) – A crucial presence in goal, helping Orlando maintain defensive stability.
Charlotte FC (6-5-1, 5th in Eastern Conference, 19 Points)
- Last Five Matches: Win, Loss, Loss, Win, Loss
- Away Record: 3-3-0
- Goals Scored: 17
- Key Players:
- Liel Abada – Five goals and one assist, scoring in Charlotte’s last two matches.
- Wilfried Zaha – Three goals in 10 matches, creating 10 chances and completing 26 dribbles.
- Kristijan Kahlina (GK) – Charlotte’s reliable shot-stopper, looking to contain Orlando’s attack.
Match Analysis & Tactical Breakdown
- Orlando’s Strategy: The Lions will look to extend their unbeaten streak by controlling possession and utilizing Ojeda’s attacking prowess. Their defense has been solid, but they need to convert draws into wins.
- Charlotte’s Strategy: The Crown must tighten their defense after conceding seven goals in their last three matches. They will rely on Abada and Zaha to create scoring opportunities.
- Head-to-Head Record: Orlando leads the all-time series 4-2-4, with Charlotte struggling in past visits to Inter&Co Stadium.
MATCH ODDS
Orlando City SC – 135 Draw + 275 Charlotte FC + 310
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
