On Saturday, July 20th, at 7:30 PM, Orlando City SC will host New York City in an MLS match. This game features an Orlando City team that has won four straight games and is 9-9-6 (7th) in the Eastern Conference. New York City is 11-9-4 (5th) and has drawn their last two matches. The line for a draw is paying out at +270, and the over/under goal line is 2.5 goals. The money line for an Orlando City win is +102 compared to +230 for a New York City victory. This match is being played at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, FL.
New York City vs. Orlando City SC Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: New York City at Orlando City SC
- Where: Orlando, FL at Inter&Co Stadium
- Date: Saturday, July 20th
- Betting Odds ORL +102 | NYC +230 O/U 2.5
New York City Preview
Through 24 matches, New York City has a record of 11-9-4, which has them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been on a draw streak, tying their last two matches. Overall, they have been favored in 13 matches, going 8-4-1 in those contests. On the road, they have struggled, going just 3-6-3. Their last win came on July 3rd against CF Montréal. After this match, they will return home to face Chicago Fire FC on August 24th.
So far this season, New York City has been averaging 1.5 goals per match, which is 15th in the MLS. Santiago Rodríguez is the team's leading scorer, as he has found the back of the net eight times, which is 30th in the league. He also leads the club in shots on goal, with 22. Hannes Wolf is the team's leader in assists, as he has six on the year, which is 18th in the MLS. He also has four goals, which is 83rd in the league.
Heading into their match against Orlando City SC, the New York City defense is currently 5th in MLS, allowing 1.2 goals per match. However, they are coming off a match against Atlanta United FC in which they gave up two goals. Overall, they have given up two goals in two of their last four matches. Keeper Matt Freese is 3rd in MLS with 94 saves and has five clean sheets this season.
Orlando City SC Preview
Orlando City SC is set to take on New York City at home in this match. So far this season, Orlando City has a record of 9-9-6, which has them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. They have won four straight matches and have a record of 6-4-3 on the road. At home, they are just 3-5-3. Over their last three matches, they have gone 3-0, including a 5-0 win over D.C. United. After this match, they will head on the road to take on Sporting Kansas City on August 25th.
Facundo Torres is the top scorer for Orlando City SC, and his eight goals are 28th in MLS. He also leads the club in shots on goal, which is 39th in the league. Nicolás Lodeiro is the leader in assists for Orlando City SC and 17th in MLS. His six assists are 1st on the club and 211th in the league. This season, Orlando City SC is 16th in MLS in goals per match, averaging 1.5. They have scored more than their season average in three straight matches. They are 22nd in shots on goal per match, but they have taken more shots on goal than their season average in three straight matches. They are also 2nd in MLS in corners, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 62.5% of their matches. Their passing percentage of 85.0 is 7th in the league.
Over their last six matches, Orlando City SC has given up eight goals (1.3 goals allowed per match). They have been up and down over this stretch, including a four-goal performance against New York City FC. However, they have also posted two clean sheets, including their most recent match against Nashville SC. On the season, they are 15th in goals allowed per match (1.5) and 9th in blocked shots per match (3.7). Keeper Pedro Gallese is 10th in MLS with five clean sheets.
New York City vs. Orlando City SC Head To Head
In the only matchup between these two teams this season, New York City came away with a 4-2 victory. Despite having fewer shots on goal, New York City was able to capitalize on their opportunities and secure the win.
New York City vs Orlando City SC Free Pick
Coming into this match, New York City has been one of the better defensive teams in the MLS, allowing the 5th fewest goals per match. Our prediction is that they will hold Orlando City to their season average of two goals, but we have Orlando City SC coming away with a 2-1 win. Luis Muriel is our top projected goal scorer for Orlando City, and they are also expected to have the edge in shots on goal (4-3). Look for Maxi Moralez to score for New York City. The payout for an Orlando City win is at +102.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Orlando City SC +102
