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The 2025 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as New York City FC take on Orlando City in an important encounter at the Yankee Stadium on Saturday. 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 sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side defeated Toronto FC by a comprehensive 4-2 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have not been at their best so far this season. The hosts slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
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New York City FC vs Orlando City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York City FC have a good recent record against Orlando City and have won nine out of the last 26 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Orlando City's seven victories.
- New York City are unbeaten in their last seven matches at home against Orlando City and have won each of their last four such games, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline in April 2017.
- New York City FC are winless in consecutive matches in MLS for the sixth time in their last seven seasons in a run dating back to 2019.
- Orlando City have been at both ends of a 4-2 scoreline in their first two matches in MLS.
New York City FC vs Orlando City Prediction
New York City FC can pack a punch on their day and have a particularly impressive record in this fixture. The hosts can be lethal on their day and have a point to prove this weekend.
Orlando City have blown hot and cold this season and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this fixture. New York City FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 Orlando City
New York City FC vs Orlando City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Orlando City to score first - Yes
