Charlotte FC have won 6 of their last 7 home matches (Major League Soccer). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Charlotte FC's last 6 home games (Major League Soccer). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Austin FC's last 6 games (Major League Soccer).
Charlotte will be desperate to make their home advantage count as the MLS' two newest teams go head-to-head for the first time, having dropped out of the play offs in the Eastern Conference following their recent loss to Montreal. Austin should have the quality offensively to overcome Charlotte, with the spectacular form of Sebastian Driussi contributing heavily to Austin scoring the second most goals across the whole of the MLS. 1:3
Charlotte will continue to be without young Brazilian forward Vinicius Mello following surgery on his left foot, who they will be anxious to get back to full fitness as soon as possible. Adam Armour also remains out with a knee injury, whilst Pablo Sisniega is still a doubt with concussion. Christian Fuchs is also a doubt with a right thigh issue. Freddy Kleemann will miss out due to an on-going knee issue, while Jhojan Valencia is also suffering from an injury to his knee and will be absent from the clash.
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