Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Prediction: Key Matchups and 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 make a statement against one of the conference’s pace-setters. The Alabama side have been wildly entertaining but inconsistent, while Orlando’s second team arrive with genuine promotion play-off ambitions.

In the standings, Huntsville City sit on 19 points from 13 matches, with 6 wins and 7 defeats and a goal difference of -4. They have been prolific going forward with 26 goals, but a leaky defence has shipped 30. Orlando City II, by contrast, have 25 points from 13 games, winning 9 and losing 4 with 31 goals scored and 25 conceded, underlining their status as one of the stronger outfits in MLS Next Pro this year.

This matchup between Huntsville City and Orlando City II has quickly developed into one of the more intriguing fixtures in MLS Next Pro, with a rich recent head-to-head history and plenty of goals. With both teams’ seasons defined by high-scoring encounters, this clash at Joe W. Davis Stadium has all the ingredients of another open, attacking contest.

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Key Stats

• Huntsville City have taken 19 points from 13 league games, winning 6 and losing 7 with 26 goals for and 30 against.
• 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, while Orlando City II average 2.6 scored and 2.0 conceded.

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 a clear contrast in consistency. Huntsville City, ranked 5th, are very much a boom-or-bust side: 6 wins, 7 losses, and no draws from 13 games, with 26 goals scored and 30 conceded. Their goal difference of -4 underlines how their attacking intent often leaves them exposed at the back.

Orlando City II, sitting 2nd with 25 points, have been more balanced and effective. They have 9 wins and just 4 defeats, with 31 goals for and 25 against, giving them a positive goal difference of +6. Their away record is solid too, with 3 wins and 2 losses from 5 away fixtures and an even 8 goals scored and 8 conceded, suggesting they can travel and still impose their game.

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Key Matchups

Attacking Units vs Fragile Defences

Without individual scorer or assist data available, the key battle is collective: Huntsville City’s attack against Orlando City II’s defence, and vice versa. Huntsville average 2.1 goals per game across the campaign, but concede 2.5, highlighting how open their matches tend to be. Orlando City II are even more potent in front of goal, averaging 2.6 scored per game while conceding 2.0. Both sides have only a handful of clean sheets — Huntsville with 3 and Orlando with 1 — so the forward lines on each team are likely to enjoy space and chances throughout the 90 minutes.

Late-Game Resilience and Concentration

Another crucial matchup lies in how both teams handle the latter stages. Huntsville City concede heavily late on, with 26.67% of their goals against coming between minutes 76-90, while Orlando City II score 30.00% of their goals in that same period. That imbalance suggests Orlando’s attack is especially dangerous in closing stages, while Huntsville’s defence tends to tire or lose concentration. If the game is level or close heading into the final quarter of an hour, Orlando City II’s late scoring profile could be decisive.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

The recent head-to-head record between Huntsville City and Orlando City II is rich and competitive, with both sides enjoying big wins. Across their last nine meetings, each team has produced high-scoring performances and several multi-goal victories.

• 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)
• 26 May 2024: Orlando City II 5-0 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34)
• 23 March 2024: Huntsville City 1-1 Orlando City II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34)
• 9 July 2023: Huntsville City 6-2 Orlando City II (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34)
• 31 March 2023: Orlando City II 2-1 Huntsville City (MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 34)

Huntsville City vs Orlando City II Prediction

Analysis points to an open, attacking contest with a slight edge towards the visitors. Orlando City II are given a 45% chance to win and a 45% chance of a draw, compared to just 10% for a Huntsville City victory. That double-chance profile (“win or draw” for Orlando) reflects their stronger league position, better recent form, and more efficient balance between attack and defence.

Huntsville’s matches are high variance — they have some emphatic wins but also heavy defeats, and their defensive numbers (32 goals conceded in 13 league fixtures across all venues) raise concerns against a side averaging 2.6 goals per game. Orlando City II’s away record is solid and their late-game scoring strength matches up well against Huntsville’s tendency to concede late. Expect Huntsville to contribute on the scoresheet at home, but Orlando’s overall quality and form should see them take at least a point, and more likely all three.

Predicted Score: Huntsville City 1-3 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, from several goalkeepers to a long list of defenders, midfielders and attackers. Without a confirmed formation, the coaching staff can choose between experienced defenders such as Z. Barrett and J. Gaines, a busy midfield group including N. Pariano and M. Véliz, and a youthful, energetic forward line featuring players like L. Eke and M. Ekk. Given their attacking statistics and high goals-per-game average, Huntsville are likely to set up on the front foot, even if that leaves them vulnerable to counters.

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’s roster is similarly deep, with multiple goalkeepers and a large pool of defenders and attacking options. With strong attacking averages and a positive goal difference, they are likely to lean into an expansive style, using width and pace from forwards such as Justin Ellis, Pedro Leao, Z. Rodriguez and Y. Tsukada. The presence of experienced figures like M. Crépeau and Javier Otero among the goalkeepers also suggests stability at the back despite their open, attacking approach.

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: Back Orlando City II on the double chance (win or draw). With the prediction giving Huntsville City only a 10% chance of victory against 45% each for draw and away win, and Orlando sitting higher in the table with a stronger record, the safer angle is to side with the visitors avoiding defeat. (No odds data available.)
• Goals Tip: Over 1.5 total goals. Both teams are heavily involved in high-scoring matches, with Huntsville averaging 4.6 total goals per game (2.1 for, 2.5 against) and Orlando averaging 4.6 total (2.6 for, 2.0 against). Their head-to-head history is full of multi-goal encounters, making a low-scoring game unlikely. (No odds data available.)
• Value Tip: Orlando City II to score in the second half. Orlando score a large share of their goals late (26.67% between 61-75 minutes and 30.00% between 76-90), while Huntsville concede heavily in those same periods. That pattern offers value in backing an Orlando goal after the interval. (No odds data available.)

How to Watch Huntsville City vs Orlando City II

Broadcast coverage varies by region. General guide:

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

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