Orlando City vs New York City FC Prediction: Not an easy game even for in-form Orlando City

Orlando City continue to impress with eye-catching performances lately and as a result they are looking invincible. Orlando City recorded their 4th straight win against Nashville SC last week, and they are back for more when they welcome New York City to the Exploria Stadium this week. And for New York City, they continue to find a win after going winless in 3 straight matches. They managed a draw in their last match against Atlanta United, and now they head to the Exploria Stadium hoping to put an end to the winless run.

According to the current standings, New York City is ranked 5th on the eastern conference table with 37 points, while Orlando City is ranked 7th with 33 points.

Orlando City SC

Orlando City continued their brilliant form last week when they trashed Nashville SC away from home. The team is playing with so much confidence at the moment and the odds are behind them to continue in their fine form. Orlando City SC will challenge a team in the top end of the table this week, and their quality is surely going to be tested. Orlando City hosts New York City FC at the Exploria Stadium this week.

Orlando City’s last 5 results were 4 wins and 1 defeat (LWWWW), and at home their results were 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats (DLLWW). Across 10 league matches, Orlando City had 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats (DLLDWLWWWW).

Orlando City defeated Nashville SC 3-0 in their last match. They had a 2-goal cushion by the end of first half, courtesy of goals from Cesar Araujo (19’) and Alex Muyl (OG 40’). And in the second half, Orlando City moved further ahead through Ramiro Enrique’s goal in the 81st minute. In the end, Orlando City’s stats were: 53% possession, 4 big chances, 1 goalkeeper saves, 1 corner kick and 5 shots on target.

New York City FC

New York City FC hope to keep fighting for a win in this upcoming match against Orlando City SC. By all odds, New York City are heading into a difficult fixture because of the current form of the Orlando City SC. New York City were able to pull off a draw in their last match against Atlanta United away from home, and their winless run was extended to 3 matches in a row.

According to records, New York City’s last 5 results ended in 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat (WWLDD), and away from home they recorded 2 draws and 3 defeats (LLLDD). And across 10 matches they had 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats (WWWLLLWWLDD).

New York City’s match against Atlanta United ended in a 2-2 draw last week. Atlanta United had a 2-goal cushion by the end of the first half and in the 65th minute New York City got the first goal through Monsef Bakrar. In the 82nd minute, Talles Magno converted a penalty to bring New York City level until the end. According to stats, New York City had 60% possession, 2 big chances, 7 goalkeeper saves, 5 corner kicks and 5 shots on target.

Head to Head

In the past 20 meetings between both clubs, New York City won 8 matches, while Orlando City won 6 and 6 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

New York City is unbeaten in the last 4 matches

Orlando City is without a clean sheet in the last 19 matches

Both teams scored in 8/10 matches

6/7 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

Expert Betting Tips

This match is tough for both sides and not just New York City FC. Orlando City have the momentum no doubt, but New York City is no pushover despite where this game is being played. Orlando City SC have been in fantastic form in their last 4 matches and it’s almost impossible to see them lose this match, but New York City are also anxious not to lose this game. By the h2h, we can see New York City are pretty comfortable in this fixture in the past and Orlando City have conceded in the last 19 meetings between both teams. The most possible outcome of this matchup is goals coming from both teams at least once during this game.

• 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.68 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.60 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds