Orlando City vs FC Dallas tips and predictions

FC Dallas looking serious in this clash

On 21 points Orlando City are hosting FC Dallas, on 22 points. There's just 0 positions separating the two sides.

Some people will expect to see Orlando City score five goals here but it would be reckless to back the short price.

The hosts are widely expected to win but they are certainly not unbeatable. There have been a few concerns about Orlando City's defence. They conceded three or more goals in 2 of their last 7 home matches which is a fact that will give supporters of the away side some confidence.

Largely overlooked, the visitors will fancy their chances. FC Dallas have actually won 7 of their last 13 matches. Most of their good results have been underpinned by how clinical they can be in front of goal. They've scored two or more goals in 9 of their last 13 games which is something they'll have to take encouragement from to have any chance of doing things here. Their recent defensive displays could be a key for them too. They have conceded no more than once in 13 of their last 17 matches.

It's not a massively confident prediction and the visitors will feel they've exceeded expectations if they end up in stalemate. The betting markets suggest that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Orlando City. It's not difficult to see a clean sheet here. The BTTS No looks a bit more tempting on this occasion.

Orlando City have only won once in the last 7 matches between the two sides.