Orlando City v Austin

Orlando City vs Austin FC Preview

Orlando City were handed another defeat in the MLS last weekend when the hosts lost 2-0 away from home at Atlanta United which became a third defeat in their opening four games of this new campaign, while Austin FC picked up a point last weekend with a 2-2 draw at home with Philadelphia Union, so it would be fair to say that both teams will be keen to post all three points here on Saturday when they face off at the Inter&Co Stadium.

Orlando City started this new term with a point in a 0-0 draw at home with Montreal but things have got out of control fairly quickly for the hosts as Oscar Pareja's side have been handed three defeats on the trot in subsequent matches, losing to the likes of Inter Miami 5-0, Minnesota United 3-2 and the aforementioned 2-0 loss at Atlanta United, so the home side's confidence may be fragile at best ahead of this upcoming encounter.

Orlando City had ended last season's campaign in impressive fashion as the hosts had collected six wins out of their final seven games overall in the MLS which included home wins against Montreal 3-0, New England Revolution 3-2 and a 1-0 victory over Nashville.

In addition, goals could feature here as six of Orlando City's last 10 home games have resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Austin FC are another side that have yet to pick up their first win of this new MLS season as the visitors have suffered one defeat and been involved in three draws, so they too will be seeking to post their opening win of this new MLS season here on Saturday.

An opening day 2-1 defeat at home to Minnesota United was not the best of starts for Josh Wolff's side but they have at least steadied the ship by picking up useful points in subsequent draws with Seattle Sounders in a 0-0 stalemate followed by high-scoring 2-2 draws with St Louis City and Philadelphia Union respectively.

However, picking up their first win of the season at the Inter&Co Stadium on Saturday may be easier said than done for the visitors as they have managed to capture just the single win from their last 15 matches overall in the MLS which came in the form of a 3-0 home win against DC United, but also includes seven draws as well as seven defeats.

The goals market therefore looks appealing here as 10 of Austin FC's last 15 matches overall have produced three goals or more.

Orlando City v Austin FC Verdict

There's been only one previous meeting between these two sides but it resulted in a 2-2 draw.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.66

Other side bets worth considering:

Austin FC win @ 5.00

Correct Score: Austin FC 2-1 @ 15.00