Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.25
|
3.20
|
3.40
|
| Prob. |
44.4%
|
31.2%
|
29.4%
|
Key points
• Orlando City's recent form includes 4 losses in 6 games, with defensive struggles and a need to improve performance.
• New York Red Bulls are in 3rd position with mixed recent form, 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 6 games.
• Orlando City's home form shows solidity, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 6 games.
• New York Red Bulls have a tendency for high-scoring away matches, with 80% of recent games featuring over 2.5 goals.
• Historically, Orlando City and New York Red Bulls have a balanced head-to-head record with each team winning 9 matches apiece in 20 encounters.
Recent form
Orlando City
Orlando City's recent form has been concerning, with the team suffering a string of four consecutive defeats across all competitions before securing a much-needed 2-0 win against Austin in their latest Major League Soccer match. During this six-game period, Orlando City has struggled defensively, conceding 14 goals at an average of 2.33 goals per game, while only managing to score 6 goals themselves. The 5-0 loss to Inter Miami on March 2nd stands out as a particularly disappointing result, highlighting the team's defensive frailties. Despite their current 13th position in the league table, Orlando City will need to improve their performance and consistency to climb up the standings and compete for a playoff spot.
New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls are currently in 3rd position in the league, having collected 10 points from their first 5 games. Their recent form has been mixed, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Despite the inconsistency, they have managed to score 8 goals during this period, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while conceding 7 goals at a rate of 1.17 per game. The Red Bulls have kept 2 clean sheets in their last 6 games, and their matches have been relatively high-scoring, with 70% of them featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, they secured an impressive 4-0 victory against Inter Miami in their most recent game, but this was preceded by a 3-0 defeat to Columbus Crew, highlighting the ups and downs of their current form.
Orlando City
LDLLLW
W1 D1 L4
6
1
14
2.3
-8
2
3.33
33%
50%
50%
New York Red Bulls
LDWWLW
W3 D1 L2
8
1.3
7
1.2
+1
2
2.5
33%
33%
67%
Recent home/away form
Orlando City
Orlando City's recent home form has been solid, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six games across all competitions. They have managed to keep three clean sheets during this period, showcasing their defensive resilience. However, their 2-3 loss against Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Orlando City's attacking prowess is evident, as they have scored 10 goals in these six home games, averaging 1.67 goals per game. With a goal difference of +4 and an average of 2.67 total goals per game, fans have been treated to some entertaining matches at Orlando City's home ground.
New York Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls have had a mixed run of form in their recent away matches, with a notable pattern of high-scoring games. In their last six away fixtures, they have managed to secure one win and four draws, while suffering only one defeat. Interestingly, 80% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for the Red Bulls to be involved in entertaining, goal-filled encounters on the road. The team's most recent away game resulted in a 3-0 loss to Columbus Crew, which snapped their unbeaten streak of five matches (1 win and 4 draws). Despite this setback, the Red Bulls have shown an ability to find the back of the net consistently, averaging 1.5 goals per game in their last six away matches.
Orlando City
WDWDLW
W3 D2 L1
10
1.7
6
1
+4
3
2.67
50%
50%
50%
New York Red Bulls
DDDDWL
W1 D4 L1
9
1.5
11
1.8
-2
1
3.33
67%
17%
83%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Orlando City and New York Red Bulls indicate a balanced historical performance based on the provided sources:
- Both teams have met a total of 20 times (as per source), with each team winning 9 matches apiece and having 2 draws (source,).
- Since 2016, specifically, they have faced off in 17 games, where Orlando City secured 8 wins and there were 2 ties (source).
- The average number of goals per match between these teams is 3 goals (source).
- In the last 5 matches, Orlando City has won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 (source).
These statistics suggest a competitive and evenly matched rivalry between Orlando City and New York Red Bulls.