'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as Orlando City take on an impressive New York City FC side in an important clash at the Yankee Stadium on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
New York City FC vs Orlando City Preview
Orlando City are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side eased past Chicago Fire by a comfortable 4-2 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The hosts slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Nashville SC in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Trending
New York City FC vs Orlando City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a slight edge over Orlando City and have won eight out of the 24 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Orlando City's seven victories.
- New York City FC are unbeaten in their last six matches at home against Orlando City in MLS and have won each of their last three such games in the competition.
- After a run of only one defeat in 11 matches on the trot in MLS, New York City FC have lost their last three games in the competition.
- Orlando City were on a winless run of five consecutive games in MLS before they secured a 4-2 victory against Chicago Fire last week.
New York City FC vs Orlando City Prediction
New York City FC have an impressive squad at their disposal but are in the midst of a slump. Maximiliano Moralez and Santiago Rodriguez can be effective on their day and will look to make their mark this week.
Orlando City have been resurgent over the past week and have a point to prove going into this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: New York City FC 1-1 Orlando City
New York City FC vs Orlando City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Orlando City to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Santiago Rodriguez to score - Yes
