New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC Prediction: Can't trust the Red Bulls 100%

The Red Bulls are back in action and this week they prepare to host Orlando City at the Red Bull Arena for another round of MLS games. 

The New York Red Bulls had the much needed win last week against Charlotte FC and now they hope to build a consistent winning run. Orlando City played a draw in their last game against Chicago Fire to extend their winless run to 2 games in a row. They are very much interested in getting back to winning ways in this game against the New York Red Bulls. 

According to current standings, New York Red Bulls is 4th on the Eastern Conference table having 26 points while Orlando City is 11th having 17 points.

The Red Bulls hope to build on their last win against Charlotte FC. They have not been excellent in recent games as results from their last 5 games shows they had 3 wins and 2 defeats. So, the Red Bulls are coming into this game against Orlando City with the need to win. 

The Red Bulls were able to put 3 goals past Charlotte FC last week as the game ended 3-1. The game was tight throughout the first half and neither side was able to break the deadlock. And in the 74th minute Emil Forsberg scored the first goal for the Red Bulls and it was goals galore after that, as the Red Bulls got 2 extra goals in the 76’ and 83’ minutes. Emil Forsberg scored a brace and Andres Reyes scored once. Charlotte FC managed to pull one goal back in the 90+6’ minute, but the Red Bulls went on to win the game 3-1 in the end. According to stats, New York Red Bulls had 49% possession, 3 big chances, 4 corner kicks, 6 shots on target.

Orlando City are eager to get their next win and they are willing to fight for it against the New York Red Bulls here, even though the odds are against them. Orlando City have had a tough run of games especially in their last 2 games where they had a draw and a defeat. Results of their last 5 games showed signs of struggles for Orlando City SC, as they had 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. 

Orlando City held Chicago Fire to a 1-1 draw. In the end, it was a fair result for Orlando, who was playing away from home. Facundo Torres gave Orlando City the early lead in just 4 minutes into the game and the score remained that way until the 70th minute when Chicago Fire got the equalizer. After that, both sides couldn't go ahead and the game ended as a draw. According to stats, Orlando City had 51% possession, 2 big chances, 4 corners and 2 shots on target.

Record of the last 20 meetings between New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC, shows Orlando won 9 games while New York Red Bulls won 8 and 3 games ended as a draw.

Both teams have a good chance at winning this game despite recent results. The bookmarkers fancy New York Red Bulls to get a win here because obviously they have the advantage of playing at home, but the Red Bulls are not popular for consistency.

Match Facts:-

Orlando City are unbeaten in the last 5 meetings.

New York Red Bulls have not clean sheet in the last 5 meetings 

6/8 meetings ended with more than 4.5 cards 

8/8 meetings ended with less than 10.5 corners 

• 3 Way Total New York Red Bulls Over 1 Goal at 1.81 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.78 Odds
• New York Red Bulls Win at 1.75 Odds