With a game in hand and four points behind Orlando City, New York City FC travel to Inter&Co Stadium in a bid to close the gap to the MLS Eastern Conference top four on Thursday, 14 July.
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Orlando City vs New York City prediction: A third consecutive draw for Orlando
Key Stats
- Orlando City are winless in six H2Hs against New York City.
- The Florida natives have drawn back-to-back league matches.
- New York City have won just twice in their last six fixtures (D1, L3).
- The Pigeons are winless in five straight away matches across all competitions (D2, L3).
Correct score prediction: Orlando City 2-2 New York City
Orlando City were held to a 1-1 draw at home to CF Montreal, making their third successive winless outing, having last triumphed 4-2 away at St. Louis City. Oscar Pareja’s Lions sit in sixth position, trailing Inter Miami, who have played three games lesser, by three points. They welcome a New York City side winless in four of their last six league outings, with Pascal Jen’s men traveling down south with the aim of closing the four-point gap to Orlando. With both sides struggling to find consistency of late, we see this matchup heading for a high-scoring draw at Inter&Co Stadium..
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back Orlando City
- HOME: 8/13 (1.61) – 62.1%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.6%
- AWAY: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Without reservations, the Lions are clear favourites to claim all three points thanks to their home advantage despite their shaky form on home turf. The hosts are backed by favourable odds of 8/13 (1.61), implying a 62.1% chance of winning.
The visitors need a victory if they wish to increase their one-point lead over neighbours New York Red Bulls. New York City carry 17/5 (4.40) odds, giving them a 22.7% probability of returning home with all three points.
You can find all our prediction for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: NYC with the edge
New York City have won five of their previous 10 H2Hs, with Orlando emerging victorious just twice and the rest three being draws.
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Orlando City SC
USA MLS 21/07/24
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New York City FC
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Orlando City SC
USA MLS 21/09/23
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Orlando City SC
USA MLS 18/05/23
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Orlando City preview: A first win in four games?
Joran Gerbet and Robin Jansson are both doubtful to star for the hosts, while Yutaro Tsukada, Duncan McGuire and Wilder Cartagena are confirmed absentees.
Predicted lineup: Otero (GK), Santos, Freeman, Schlegel, Brekalo, Araujo, Pasalic, Rodriguez, Ojeda, Muriel & Enrique
USA MLS 10/05/25
D
New England Revolution
3
Orlando City SC
3
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Tampa Bay Rowdies
0
Orlando City SC
5
USA MLS 04/05/25
D
Chicago Fire
0
Orlando City SC
0
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
Atlanta United
0
Orlando City SC
3
USA MLS 19/04/25
D
CF Montreal
0
Orlando City SC
0
New York City preview: Back to winning ways?
Jansen will miss the likes of Keaton Parks, Maximo Carrizo, Malachi Jones with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Freese (GK), Martins, O’Toole, Gray, Wolf, Moralez, O’Neill, Haak, Perea, Ojeda, & Batista
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
CF Montreal
1
New York City FC
0
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
L
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
1
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
FC Cincinnati
0
New York City FC
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
Toronto FC
0
New York City FC
1
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
New England Revolution
2
New York City FC
0
Player to watch: Martin Ojeda
Orlando City’s top scorer this MLS campaign with 10 goals, Ojeda has been in impeccable form for the hosts. The Argentine forward has a goal contribution in each of his last six appearances (G2, A5), including the opening strike in the 1-1 draw against Montreal last time out.