Orlando City vs New York City prediction and betting tips - July 21, 2024
Jack Read
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
New York City FC
On Sunday, July 21, Orlando City will face off against New York City in the upcoming match of the MLS at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando FL. The match will kick off at 01:30 Central European Time. Analysts at DailySports have prepared a forecast and betting tips for this encounter.
Orlando City
Orlando City is currently ranked 7th in the league standings, having won nine matches, played six draws, and lost nine matches from their 24 matches played. Orlando has been impressive in terms of scoring goals so far, with 38 goals scored. However, their defense has been weak, having conceded 37 goals, leaving the team with a goal difference.
Orlando has been in impressive form recently, as they are currently on a four-match winning streak. In their last match, they secured an impressive victory as they thrashed out Nashville SC 3-0 away from home. They had a two-goal advantage in the first half courtesy of Cesar Araujo and an own goal from Alex Muyl, and in the second half, Ramiro Enrique sealed the victory.
New York City
New York City is currently ranked 5th in the MLS league standings, with 37 points having a total of eleven wins, four draws, and nine losses from their 24 matches played. They have been impressive as well in terms of scoring goals; they have scored 35 goals so far in the league while conceding 29, resulting in a goal difference of six.
New York City's recent form has been poor, as they have remained winless in their last three matches, recording two consecutive draws and a loss. In their last match, they managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United after going two goals behind in the first half, but goals from Monsef Bakrar and Talles Magno helped New York City salvage a point in the match.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- New York City has remained unbeaten in their last four meetings against Orlando City, winning three while drawing one.
- Both teams have been on the score sheet in four of their last five meetings.
- New York City won the last meeting between the two sides with a 4-2 scoreline.
Orlando City vs New York City prediction
We anticipate a tightly contested match between the two sides, despite Orlando City's impressive recent form and New York's three-match winless run. I will bet on both teams to score in the match at 1.57 odds.
