After they managed to end the long losing streak last time out, New York City FC will look to make it back to back wins in the MLS this weekend when they square off Orlando City at Yankee Stadium. Match day schedules for October 2 at 20:00 EAT.
Despite the five game winless run, New York City FC is fourth in the Eastern Conference standing with 49 points after the 32 matches they have played so far. Nick Cushing squad enjoyed their first half of the campaign however things have been shaky in the second half. Coming into this game, New York City won only one of their last six matches.
New York City FC enters this meeting confident following 2-0 MLS victory over New York Red Bulls in their previous game. In that match, New York City FC had 55% possession, six shots with three of them on target and goals scored by Alexander Callens (1′) and Santiago Rodríguez (23′). New York Red Bulls got nine shots with one of them on target.
Meanwhile, Orlando City is sixth in the same division as Sunday’s hosts with 45 points after 31 matches. Óscar Pareja’s men will be battling to confirm their spot in the playoffs as they are only three points above Columbus in the eighth place. Coming into this game, Orlando City won four and lost two of their last six matches.
Orlando City will heads into this game after 4-0 MLS victory to beat Toronto FC in their last game. In that match, Orlando City had 44% possession, 18 shots with seven of them on target an goals scored by Facundo Torres (9′), Ercan Kara (22′) and Tesho Akindele (84′). Toronto FC got 11 shots with three of them on target and a goal by Lukas MacNaughton (47′ OG).
New York City FC vs. Orlando City head to head
Orlando City holds a sight upper hand in the head to head history of this match having won 10 times from the 23 encounters since 2015; seven matches ended in draws while New York City won six times.
- Orlando 2-1 New York City 29/08/22
- New York City 5-0 Orlando 26/07/21
- Orlando 1-1 New York City 09/05/21
- Orlando 6-5 New York City 21/11/20
- Orlando 1-1 New York City 15/10/20
Home
- New York City 2-0 New York
- New York City 2-0 Atlas
- Charlotte 1-0 New York City
- New York City 1-1 Cincinnati
- New England 3-0 New York City
Away
- Orlando 4-0 Toronto
- Orlando 0-1 Atlanta
- Philadelphia 5-1 Orlando
- Orlando 3-0 Sacramento Republic
- Orlando 3-2 Seattle
New York City FC team news
Boss Nick Cushing has not confirmed any injuries or suspension concerns ahead of this match.
Orlando City team news
Boss Óscar Pareja will be unable to call upon the services of Alexandre Pato and Gastón González who have been ruled out through injuries.
Prediction and odds
- Draw
- Both teams to score
- Double Chance 1 or 2
