After handing out eight straight losses to opposing teams in league play, Orlando City SC (14-0-3, 45 points) are set for a difficult test on Thursday when the Lions take on Sacramento Republic.

Heading into the match against the Republic FC, OrlandoCitySC.com took a look at some key facts, notable numbers, head-to-head record, and team statistics between the two clubs.

Fast Facts

• Sacramento is in its expansion year and have seen a tremendous amount of fan support. Sacramento set the regular season attendance record at 20,231 earlier in the season and have also sold out six of its seven home games.

• Orlando City is accustomed to playing in front of a vociferous crowd of its own, but the Republic are 5-1-1 at home and prove to be a difficult task for any visiting team.

• With Midfielder Kevin Molino’s assist to Dennis Chin for the first goal of the match against the Hammerheads, the Trinidad and Tobago native tied the club record for assists in a season (7).

Team Leaders (regular season)

Team Stats (regular season)