New York City FC vs Orlando City Prediction: On Friday, matchday 23 of the 2024 Major League Soccer season, New York City FC hosts Orlando City at Yankee Stadium to start a two-game homestand.
After a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Fire last weekend, Orlando FC is unbeaten in their previous two domestic games. New York City FC’s losing streak in Major League Soccer was extended to three games with a 1-0 loss over Nashville SC.
NYFC vs ORL Match Info
- Date: Saturday 29th June
- Kick-off time: 05:00 AM IST
- Location: NY 10451, United States
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Last meeting: NYFC 2 – 0 ORL
New York City FC vs Orlando City Predictions
NYCFC is the favourite to win this match because of their impressive home record and the return of important players. The offensive prowess of NYCFC may prove too much for Orlando City’s patchy road defense. Moralez might soon be prepared to play a complete game, and the Boys in Blue could significantly benefit from his presence on Friday.
- ✅ More than 1.5 goals – NYFC to score first.
- ✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
- ✅ NYFC to win the match
- ✅ Moralez to score for NYFC
NYFC vs ORL Team Previews
New York City FC Team Preview
- New York FC is currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference league standings after winning twelve of their last twenty league games.
- New York City FC has won nine games and lost eight in the 19 games played. At the moment, they trail Inter Miami, the league leaders, by 12 points.
- Nick Cushing’s team travelled to Nashville for their away game in the previous round, where they were defeated 0-1. They had now lost three games in a row.
Orlando City Team Preview:
- As of right now, Orlando FC is ranked tenth in the Western Conference league rankings. They’ve only managed to won five, lost eight, and drawn six games.
- Orlando City defeated the Chicago Fire 4-2 at home in their previous round of play. Their run of five games without a win was ultimately broken with this triumph.
- In nine away games, Orlando City has experienced three victories and three losses.
NYFC vs ORL Last Five Head-to-Head
- New York City FC: 3 games won
- Orlando City: 1 game won
- Draw: 1 game draw
NYFC vs ORL Possible Lineups
New York City FC Possible Playing XI: Freese, O’Toole, Risa, Martins, Ilenic, Sands, Parks, Ojeda, Moralez, Rodriguez, Bakrar
Orlando City Possible Playing XI: Gallese, Schlegel, Cartagena, Brekalo, Araujo, Angulo, Torres, Lodeiro, Santos, Borhallsson, McGuire
NYFC vs ORL Win Probability
- HOME (NYFC): 52%
- DRAW: 24%
- AWAY (ORL): 24%
NYFC vs ORL Players to watch:
New York City FC: Santiago Rodriguez has led New York City in scoring and assists since the season’s beginning with seven goals and four assists. Coach Nick Cushing will undoubtedly start the gifted attacking midfielder.
Orlando City: Duncan McGuire of Orlando City is the team’s top finisher. The American-born striker will undoubtedly give it his all in the New York City vs. Orlando City encounter. He has scored six goals overall since the current MLS season began.
NYFC vs ORL Dream11 Team
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