Orlando City SC vs Austin FC Prediction: why have the Bookmakers overrated Orlando City?

Orlando City and Austin FC are both in dire need of a good result at the moment, after a run of very poor results. Orlando City and Austin FC face each other in the 5th round of the league. The game will be played at the Exploria Stadium at 02:30.

Orlando City are in 14th position on the Eastern Conference table, with just 1 point. Their record so far is: 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats and their goal difference is -8.

While Austin FC are in 12th position on the Western Conference table, with 3 points. Their record so far is: 0 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss and their goal difference is -1.

Orlando City

Orlando's start to life this season has been disappointing and surprising when you consider the level of the team. They continued their search for their first win after the opening 4 games ended in 1 draw and 3 defeats. Beyond the domestic league, they also crashed out of the CONCACAF Champions League against UANL last week, so all they have to fight for now is the domestic league.

Orlando's most recent game was the defeat against Atlanta United last week. They conceded 2 goals in the 9th and 70th minutes of the game and failed to score any. And according to the stats, they managed to take more possession (57%), while they registered 4 shots on target and had 8 corner kicks. But they created 0 big chances throughout the game.

Manager Oscar Pareja is under immense pressure to turn things around and that starts with making changes to the team. He is expected to come up with a new setup against Austin FC.

Austin FC

Austin FC have much better status over Orlando City SC, but they are nowhere near their best when you consider the quality of the team. They also search for their first win after 1 loss and 3 draws in 4 games.

Austin's last game was against Philadelphia Union and it ended in a 2-2 draw. Austin FC went into the break behind by a goal after conceding from the penalty spot in just 14 minutes. And in the second half, they turned the game around as Diego Rubio and Jon Gallagher both scored in the 56th and 58th minutes. But they lost the lead in the 65th minute and settled for a draw at the end of the game. Statistics showed Austin FC had 54% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks in the game. They also created 2 big chances and had 1 counter attack.

Austin FC feel unlucky after their 3rd draw in 4 games but there's belief in the team that the win is quite closer than ever. They head into the game against Orlando City with optimism

Head to Head

Austin FC and Orlando City have played 1 game against each other according to the h2h record. That game ended in a draw.

Analysis and Predictions

Both teams are struggling obviously and there's a bit of anxiety growing in each team. This game is important for both sides and a win is much needed, similarly neither team will want to lose the game. There's a feeling that Austin FC are much closer to a win than Orlando City SC, but it would be poor to underestimate Orlando City who have the advantage of fighting for a win on their home ground.

• Austin FC to Play More than 3.5 Corners at 1.909 Odds
• Austin FC to Play More than 3.5 Corners at 1.90 Odds
• Draw FT at 3.75 Odds