Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Huntsville City welcome Orlando City II to Joe W. Davis Stadium in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action on 14 June 2026, with the hosts looking to stabilise an erratic campaign and the visitors aiming to consolidate their position near the top of the standings. With both sides heavily involved in high-scoring games, this fixture shapes up as one of the more intriguing attacking matchups of the round.

Huntsville City sit on 19 points from 13 matches, having won 6 and lost 7 with no draws, and carrying a negative goal difference despite scoring freely. Orlando City II arrive with 25 points from the same number of fixtures, boasting 9 wins and only 4 defeats, and are firmly in the mix for the upper spots of MLS Next Pro. The clash at Joe W. Davis Stadium therefore has implications both for Huntsville’s push to stay in touch with the leaders and Orlando’s bid to maintain their strong early position.

Stats suggest this is a classic “attack-first” contest. Huntsville’s matches have averaged over two goals scored and two and a half conceded, while Orlando have been even more potent going forward, especially at home but still dangerous on their travels. With both teams involved in recent high-scoring head-to-heads, this encounter is likely to attract interest from bettors and neutrals looking for goals and late drama.

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Key Stats

• Huntsville City have taken 19 points from 13 league games, scoring 26 and conceding 30.
• In their most recent meeting on 3 March 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage, Orlando City II 1-3 Huntsville City at Osceola County Stadium.
• Huntsville City matches this season average 2.1 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per game across league play.

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II — Tale of the Tape

• Position: 5 vs 2
• Points: 19 vs 25
• Goals For: 26 vs 31
• Goals Against: 30 vs 25
• Clean Sheets: Huntsville City 3; Orlando City II 1

The season record shows Huntsville City as one of the league’s great entertainers: 13 games, 6 wins, 7 defeats, 26 goals scored and 30 conceded. They sit 5th in the standings, but the negative goal difference underlines how fragile they have been defensively. At Joe W. Davis Stadium they have split their six home games evenly between wins and losses, with 13 goals scored and 10 conceded.

Orlando City II, ranked 2nd, have been more balanced and efficient. With 25 points from 13 matches and 31 goals scored against 25 conceded, they combine a dangerous attack with a defence that, while not watertight, has held up better than Huntsville’s. Their away record of 3 wins and 2 defeats with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded suggests they can manage games on the road and are comfortable in tighter contests compared to Huntsville’s more chaotic profile.

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Key Matchups

Huntsville City attack vs Orlando City II defence

Without individual scorer data available, the battle is defined by unit strengths. Huntsville City average 2.1 goals per match across the season and have hit 14 at home, with their biggest home win a 4-0 scoreline. They are capable of explosive spells, as shown by a winning streak of four and a maximum of 4 goals in a home game. However, they also concede heavily, allowing 2.5 goals per match overall and suffering a 2-6 home defeat at their worst.

Orlando City II’s defence has been more solid, conceding 26 goals at an average of 2.0 per game, with 8 conceded in 5 away fixtures (1.6 per match). They have managed one clean sheet away from home and are less prone to collapses, with their heaviest away loss being 3-1. The numbers back Orlando to withstand periods of Huntsville pressure better than most, but Huntsville’s ability to score in every phase of the game means the visitors’ back line will be tested repeatedly.

Orlando City II attack vs Huntsville City defence

Orlando City II’s attack is among the most productive in MLS Next Pro, with 34 goals in 13 league games in the broader statistical sample and 31 in the standings context. At home they average 3.1 goals, but even away they still produce 1.8 per match, with a biggest away win of 0-2 and a maximum of 3 goals on the road. They are particularly dangerous late in games, with a high proportion of goals between minutes 61-90.

Huntsville City’s defence, by contrast, has been vulnerable throughout matches. They concede 2.5 goals per game overall, with 12 allowed in 6 home outings (2.0 per match). The heaviest defeats of 2-6 at home and 7-2 away illustrate how quickly things can unravel when they are put under sustained pressure. Against an Orlando side that finishes strongly and has scored in 12 of 13 league matches in the extended stats, Huntsville’s back line faces a stern examination.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

The recent head-to-head record between Huntsville City and Orlando City II is remarkably balanced, featuring several high-scoring encounters and momentum swings. Across the most recent five clashes listed below, each side has enjoyed periods of dominance, with Huntsville particularly strong in the latest meetings.

• 3 March 2026: Orlando City II 1-3 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro Group Stage)
• 21 September 2025: Orlando City II 0-1 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 37)
• 26 July 2025: Huntsville City 4-0 Orlando City II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 26)
• 7 June 2025: Huntsville City 2-3 Orlando City II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 16)
• 1 September 2024: Orlando City II 2-1 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34)

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Prediction

Analysis points to a finely balanced contest with a slight edge to the visitors. The prediction model rates the win probabilities at 10% for Huntsville City, 45% for the draw and 45% for Orlando City II, with advice leaning towards a double chance of draw or Orlando City II combined with at least two goals in the match. Huntsville’s form line over their last sequence of games is poor despite their attacking output, while Orlando’s recent run shows 80% form in their last five, with 14 goals scored and only 6 conceded.

Head-to-head patterns add nuance: Huntsville have won the last two meetings, including a convincing 3-1 away victory in March 2026, and a 4-0 home win in July 2025. However, Orlando’s overall season profile is stronger, and their defensive metrics away from home compare favourably with Huntsville’s leaky back line. With both teams involved in frequent high-scoring games and the recommendation of over 1.5 goals, a draw or narrow Orlando success in a game featuring multiple goals looks the most likely scenario.

Predicted Score: Huntsville City 2-3 Orlando City II

Huntsville City League Form

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Orlando City II League Form

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Huntsville City Possible Starting Lineup

GK: E. Arias, A. Delic, W. Mackay, X. Valdez; Defenders: G. Alonso, Z. Barrett, L. Christiano, K. Coulibaly, L. Devan, J. Gaines, J. Knight, M. Molina, N. Prince, A. Talabi, T. Williams; Midfielders: P. Amarh, C. Brunet, A. Jarvis, A. Krikorian, N. Pariano, A. Saliu, J. Van Deventer, M. Véliz, M. Yoshizawa, Matteo Zambrano; Forwards: X. Aguilar, L. Eke, M. Ekk, A. Iniguez, S. Mohammed, F. Reynolds, D. Salukombo, L. Stribling, Sullivan, J. Swanzy.

Huntsville City have a deep squad with multiple options in every line, including four goalkeepers and a broad mix of young defenders and midfielders. The presence of several attackers such as L. Eke, M. Ekk, A. Iniguez and S. Mohammed fits with their high-scoring profile. Without a fixed lineup provided, the expectation is that Huntsville will again prioritise attacking width and numbers in the final third, even at the cost of defensive solidity.

Orlando City II Possible Starting Lineup

GK: M. Crépeau, T. Himes, L. Maxim, M. Murillo, Javier Otero, J. Rojas; Defenders: P. Amoo-Mensah, C. Archange, N. Lasheras, N. Miller, L. Okonski, T. Reid-Brown, Z. Taifi, S. Titus Jr; Midfielders: D. Baczewski, N. Bobea, A. Chikamso, I. Gómez, Colin Guske, I. Haruna, J. Hylton, D. Judelson, B. Kendall, J. Ramirez, Bernardo Rhein Goncalves, C. Trombino; Forwards: M. Belgodere, Gustavo Caraballo Delgado, Justin Ellis, J. Garcia, Pedro Leao, T. Penders, Z. Rodriguez, Harvey Sarajian, L. Tsopanoglou, Y. Tsukada.

Orlando City II also boast significant depth, with a blend of experienced figures such as M. Crépeau and a raft of emerging talents across defence and attack. Their season statistics suggest a side comfortable both dominating possession and exploiting transitions, with enough attacking options to rotate without losing cutting edge. The variety of forwards available underpins their strong goal return and late scoring threat.

Huntsville City Team News

No significant absences reported.

Orlando City II Team News

No significant absences reported.

Injuries & Suspensions

Huntsville City:

• None reported.

Orlando City II:

• None reported.

Betting Tips: Huntsville City vs Orlando City II

Exactly 3 distinct tips from different markets:

• Result Tip: Draw or Orlando City II (Double Chance). With the win probabilities split at 10% Huntsville City, 45% draw and 45% Orlando City II, and Orlando showing 80% form over their last five compared to Huntsville’s 20%, backing the visitors on the double chance offers a pragmatic way to side with the stronger, more consistent team while protecting against another tight draw.
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Huntsville average 2.1 goals scored and 2.5 conceded per game, while Orlando average 2.6 scored and 2.0 conceded in the broader metrics. The advice explicitly points to “+1.5 goals”, and recent head-to-heads such as 3-1, 4-0 and 3-2 underline the likelihood of at least two goals being scored.
• Value Tip: Both Teams to Score. Huntsville have failed to score in only 2 of 13 league matches, and Orlando have failed to score just once, with both sides conceding in the majority of their fixtures. Huntsville’s defensive frailties and Orlando’s attacking strength suggest a high chance that each side finds the net, offering potential value in BTTS markets where prices may not fully reflect their attacking trends.

How to Watch Huntsville City vs Orlando City II

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• Spain: Movistar LaLiga
• UK: Premier Sports
• Australia: beIN Sports
• India: FanCode
• MENA: beIN Sports
• South America: ESPN / Disney+
• Africa: SuperSport

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