The match between New York City and Orlando City will be played on the 9th of March and we can’t wait for the kick-off. Both teams are eager to get the ball rolling, as they are hopeful that the 2025 Major League Soccer campaign will be one to remember. Which side will enjoy the three points this week? Let’s see the key New York City vs Orlando City betting tips and find out.
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New York City vs Orlando City prediction: Finally, a New York City win
Key Stats
- We saw goals galore in four of the last five New York City vs Orlando City head-to-heads.
- The two teams scored 13 goals against each other in their last three encounters in New York City alone.
- The Lions both scored and conceded six goals this season.
Correct score prediction: New York City 4-2 Orlando City
One of the last two games between the two clubs resulted in a 4-2 New York City win. We trust our top New York City vs Orlando City prediction will succeed, as the home team’s players did quite well in the difficult matches against Inter Miami and LAFC.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lions to do their best
- HOME: +120 – 43.4%
- DRAW: +250 – 27.0%
- AWAY: +215– 29.6%
*These New York City vs Orlando City odds are subject to change
The bookmakers have pegged the Lions as the underdogs in this competition, as the visitors only seem to have a 29.6% chance of scooping the three points this week. The expected winners are New York City who have a 43.4% likelihood of picking up a win at home.
Our hot New York City vs Orlando City prediction is a risky one. The odds behind over 5.5 total goals are priced at +290, meaning the two teams have a 25.64% chance of scoring six or more in New York.
Last five H2Hs: Three-year dry spell for Lions
USA MLS 21/07/24
Orlando City SC
New York City FC
USA MLS 29/06/24
New York City FC
Orlando City SC
USA MLS 21/09/23
New York City FC
Orlando City SC
USA MLS 18/05/23
Orlando City SC
New York City FC
USA MLS 02/10/22
New York City FC
Orlando City SC
We highly advise you to go through our key New York City vs Orlando City statistics this week. They paint the full picture of this rivalry.
New York City team news and form: New York City deserve points
The team did very well in the match against the Herons at DRV PNK Stadium. In fact, coach Pascal Jansen’s players were about to get the three points away from home. If only it wasn’t for that Telasco Segovia last-second equalizer.
Predicted lineup: Freese (GK), O’Toole, Risa, Tanasijevic, Gray, Haak, Parks, Wolf, Moralez, Bakrar & Martinez
USA MLS 28/06/25
L
CF Montreal
1
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 12/06/25
W
Atlanta United
0
New York City FC
4
USA MLS 31/05/25
D
Nashville SC
2
New York City FC
2
USA MLS 28/05/25
L
Houston Dynamo
3
New York City FC
0
USA MLS 25/05/25
W
Chicago Fire
1
New York City FC
3
Orlando City team news and form: When will the Lions break the curse?
As mentioned earlier in our professional New York City vs Orlando City prediction, the Lions haven’t won a game against this opponent in a while now. The last time they managed to succeed is on the 29th of August, 2022.
Predicted lineup: Gallese (GK), Smith, Santos, Schlegel, Freeman, Atuesta, Araujo, Pasalic, Ojeda, Angulo & Enrique
USA MLS 28/06/25
L
FC Cincinnati
2
Orlando City SC
1
USA MLS 26/06/25
W
St. Louis City SC
2
Orlando City SC
4
USA MLS 15/06/25
W
Colorado Rapids
0
Orlando City SC
1
USA MLS 31/05/25
L
Chicago Fire
3
Orlando City SC
1
USA MLS 28/05/25
L
Atlanta United
3
Orlando City SC
2
Player to watch: Marco Pasalic
Marco Pasalic earned the right to be featured as the player to watch in our New York City vs Orlando City prediction. He scored two goals for Orlando City this season already. Surely, he will do his very best to prove our predictions wrong.
Second player to watch: Martin Ojeda
It goes without saying that Ojeda has a secured place on the Lions’ starters. He scored and assisted already. He will surely be a force to be reckoned with during the 2025 MLS campaign.