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New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC Prediction, Tips & Odds

New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC

Major League SoccerRegular Season - 18
New York Red Bulls
#8 · Major League Soccer
WLLWD
3 - 2
Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison
Referee: F. Dujic
Orlando City SC
#10 · Major League Soccer
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★ OUR PICK
New York Red Bulls to Win
Slight home form and superior underlying numbers over Orlando City SC make New York Red Bulls the value pick here.
Moneyline
2.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 2.29 (implied 43.7%) for New York Red Bulls to Win. Our experts calculate a 46.2% probability (an expert ratio of 2.16). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (46.2% vs 43.7%), driven by New York Red Bulls's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours New York Red Bulls to win against Orlando City SC, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Currently sitting in 5th place, the Red Bulls have shown resilience this season, recording six wins alongside four draws and five losses. With a total of 25 goals scored and 32 conceded, their goal difference of -7 highlights some defensive vulnerabilities, yet they have managed to secure points consistently, particularly in their last five matches where they achieved three wins, one draw, and one loss. In contrast, Orlando City SC finds themselves in a challenging 13th position, having secured only four wins in their 15 games. Their season has been marred by inconsistency, as evidenced by their goal difference of -21, with 23 goals scored and 44 conceded. Their recent form reflects this struggle, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches, indicating difficulties in both attacking and defensive phases. The model output suggests a win probability of approximately 60% for New York Red Bulls, with a projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat for the Red Bulls could be their defensive frailty, which might allow Orlando to capitalize on any mistakes. For further details on how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is provided by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, utilizing an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
New York Red Bulls Win44%2.29
Draw20%4.01
Orlando City SC Win36%2.64
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.2973.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3174.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
New York Red Bulls 1-1 Orlando City SC
8.8211.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 11.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
New York Red Bulls -0.5
2.1638%

New York Red Bulls have been the stronger side, winning 37% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
8.82
11.4%
2-2
9.33
10.8%
2-1
9.39
10.7%
1-2
10.19
9.9%
3-1
13.51
7.6%
3-2
14.28
7.2%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 11.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
New York Red Bulls
-0.0
1.76
Orlando City SC
+0.0
2.03
New York Red Bulls
-0.3
2.05
Orlando City SC
+0.3
2.40
New York Red Bulls
-0.5
2.16
Orlando City SC
+0.5
2.56
New York Red Bulls
-1.5
3.75
Orlando City SC
+1.5
5.00

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. New York Red Bulls are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City SC
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.224.202.641.303.401.303.20
Marathonbet
2.244.002.661.253.301.273.34
Betfair
2.304.002.701.303.401.303.40
Pinnacle
2.344.152.741.323.50
SBO
2.313.832.53
William Hill
2.254.002.501.303.20
Bet365
2.403.902.621.303.501.303.40
Unibet
2.204.002.751.333.251.303.15
888Sport
2.254.002.501.293.401.303.20
Betano
2.323.902.751.343.301.303.30
Superbet
2.354.002.671.333.401.313.30
BetVictor
2.254.102.631.293.501.253.50

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
87.7%
Over 2.5 Goals
74.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
53.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNew York Red Bulls or Draw
65%1.44
12New York Red Bulls or Orlando City SC
80%1.22
X2Draw or Orlando City SC
56%1.60

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Orlando City SC leads 4-3)
3 New York Red Bulls3 Draw4 Orlando City SC
22 Feb
Orlando City SC
1-2
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
Apr 25
Orlando City SC
0-0
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
Mar 25
New York Red Bulls
2-2
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Dec 24
Orlando City SC
0-1
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
Jun 24
New York Red Bulls
1-0
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Mar 24
Orlando City SC
1-1
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
Jun 23
New York Red Bulls
0-3
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Feb 23
Orlando City SC
1-0
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
Aug 22
New York Red Bulls
0-1
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
Jul 22
Orlando City SC
5-1
New York Red Bulls
US Open Cup

In the last ten matches between New York Red Bulls and Orlando City SC, the record stands at 3 wins for New York, 3 draws, and 4 wins for Orlando. This indicates a competitive rivalry, with Orlando holding a slight edge. The scorelines reflect a mix of narrow victories, as seen in several 1-0 and 2-1 results, while also featuring a notable 5-1 win for Orlando. The matches have generally been tightly contested, but Orlando's recent success, including two consecutive wins, suggests they have been more effective in recent encounters.

Major League Soccer Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Nashville SC
18124235142140
DLWWW
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
17104338172134
DDLWL
2
Los Angeles FC
19104535191634
DWWWW
2
Inter Miami
18115245321338
DWWWW
3
New England Revolution
189362823530
LDWDL
3
San Jose Earthquakes
18103537241333
LDLWL
8
New York Red Bulls
187472939-1025
WLLWD
10
Orlando City SC
1862103047-1720
LWWLD
14
CF Montreal
1844102435-1116
DLLDD
15
Atlanta United FC
1833121933-1412
LLDLL
15
Sporting Kansas City
1842121846-2814
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
New York Red BullsHome
4W2D3L
9 playedGF 16 · GA 181.56 pts/game
Orlando City SCAway
2W1D7L
10 playedGF 15 · GA 340.70 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
New York Red BullsOrlando City SC
1.74Goals p.g.1.79
2.19Goals conceded p.g.2.45
7%Clean sheets10%
37%Win rate38%
3.93Avg goals in match4.24
1.43xG per game1.51
-0.11xGA per game-0.71
49%Possession %49%
3.8Shots on target / game5.0
5.0Corners per game4.1
New York Red Bulls
Recent Form

New York Red Bulls have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include beat Orlando City SC 3-2 and lost to Charlotte 0-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 4D 13L from the last 27 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: New York Red BullsAll competitions
01 Aug
New York Red Bulls
3-2
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
25 Jul
New York Red Bulls
0-2
Charlotte
Major League Soccer
22 Jul
Philadelphia Union
3-1
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
24 May
Sporting Kansas City
1-2
New York Red Bulls
Major League Soccer
16 May
New York Red Bulls
1-1
New York City FC
Major League Soccer
13 May
New York Red Bulls
3-2
Columbus Crew
Major League Soccer
10
Win
37%
4
Draw
15%
13
Lost
48%
Orlando City SC
Recent Form

Orlando City SC have won 5 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Orlando City SC 1-2 and lost to New York Red Bulls 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 3D 15L from the last 29 games (38% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Orlando City SCAll competitions
05 Aug
Monterrey
1-2
Orlando City SC
Leagues Cup
01 Aug
New York Red Bulls
3-2
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
25 Jul
Orlando City SC
1-0
Nashville SC
Major League Soccer
23 Jul
San Jose Earthquakes
0-4
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
23 May
FC Cincinnati
6-2
Orlando City SC
Major League Soccer
19 May
Orlando City SC
4-1
Atlanta United FC
US Open Cup
11
Win
38%
3
Draw
10%
15
Lost
52%

Lineups

Confirmed

New York Red Bulls4-3-3Confirmed

12Dylan NealisDEF
56Matthew Dos SantosDEF
14Julián BazánDEF
2Justin CheDEF
7Cade CowellFWD
91Mijahir JimenezFWD
16Julian HallFWD
34Ethan HorvathGK
10Emil ForsbergMID
48Ronald DonkorMID
4Gustav BerggrenMID
3Jahkeele Marshall-RuttyDEF
6Robert VoloderDEF
26Tim ParkerDEF
37Mohammed SofoFWD
17Cameron HarperFWD
33Roald MitchellFWD
77John McCarthyGK
39Nehuen BenedettiMID
80Nathan WorthMID

Orlando City SC4-4-1-1Confirmed

24Griffin DorseyDEF
3Adrián MarínDEF
6Robin JanssonDEF
4David BrekaloDEF
22Justin EllisFWD
7Antoine GriezmannFWD
71Maxime CrépeauGK
20Eduard AtuestaMID
8Braian OjedaMID
77Iván AnguloMID
11Tiago SouzaMID
57Iago SilvaDEF
14Tyrese SpicerFWD
23Harvey SarajianFWD
44Bernardo RheinFWD
12Javier OteroGK
65Gustavo CaraballoMID
16Wilder CartagenaMID
5Luis OtávioMID
19Zakaria TaifiMID

Unavailable Players

11 players

New York Red Bulls5

A. Marcucci
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
A. Mehmeti
Missing FixtureRed Card
J. Ruvalcaba
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
O. Valencia
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
R. Mosquera
Missing FixtureThigh Injury

Orlando City SC6

C. Guske
Missing FixtureInternational duty
D. Brekalo
QuestionableInjury
J. Ellis
QuestionableInjury
J. Gerbet
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
M. Ojeda
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
N. Miller
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.31 (74.3%)
Both Teams Score1.29 (73.4%)
Value Bets
New York Red Bulls Win2.29 (44.3%)
Orlando City SC Win2.64 (35.5%)
Under 2.5 Goals3.40 (25.7%)
BTTS No3.30 (26.6%)
Speculative
Draw4.01 (20.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

F. Dujic has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by F. Dujic to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

New York Red Bulls have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Orlando City SC 4.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

New York Red Bulls have generated 1.43 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 37% of them. They put 3.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. New York Red Bulls player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
New York Red Bulls to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.