Charlotte vs Austin Prediction: Driussi's Team to Earn Points Again

Prediction for the MLS Charlotte vs Austin match, which will take place on July 1st. Charlotte and Austin have only recently joined the MLS, so it's no surprise that their history will only begin now. The hosts of the upcoming match have won 6 of the last 7 home games, will they extend this streak?  Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

These are challenging times for the MLS newcomer: Charlotte has won just once in their last five games, dropping out of the Cup. They are currently sitting 10th in the East, four points behind the playoff. Perhaps the club lacks a standout offensive leader: Karol Świderski is the leading scorer with only four goals this season. In addition, Christian Fuchs has plenty of experience playing in Europe. He is best remembered for his Schalke and Leicester performances. By the way, Fuchs may not join, and Harrison Afful and Pablo Sisniega as well.

In the recent game against Montreal, the teams scored in the 9th minute before the game got a little dull. Charlotte had few chances to shoot, while their opponent deservedly took the lead. 

Austin is gradually settling into the League, contending for the playoffs. Sebastian Driussi gained experience in Zenit. Now with nine goals, he's 2nd top scorer in the MLS. Driussi forms an offensive combination with another Argentine forward, Maximiliano Urutti, who has played in the MLS for a long time. However, in the last four matches, Austin had the only away victory over Montreal - 1:0.

Last week, Austin sealed a hard-fought 2:2 draw at home against Dallas. The opponents led by two goals until the 74th minute. Then Driussi cut the gap, and Danny Hoesen restored the balance. All four goals were scored in the 2nd half. Austin made only a long shot which wasn't much of a problem for the goalie. In the end, Josh Wolff's team nearly missed their second goal, but their opponent failed to convert a chance. Despite the tie, Austin remained 3rd in the Western Conference, but the gap to the leader grew to 8 points.

Charlotte doesn't create many chances, and they are one of the worst in their conference in terms of xG. The newcomer to the MLS couldn't deal with Montreal, and the game had enough problems. The bookmakers are not expecting much and have put out a nice line on the totals. As for the outcome, the odds are about even, and it will be difficult for both teams to tip the scales in their favor.  

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