As the 2025 MLS season continues, New York City FC (NYCFC) will host Orlando City SC in a match that is anticipated to be thrilling as well as tactically interesting. The two teams have had contrasting starts, with NYCFC seeking their first win and Orlando seeking to keep their recent good form going. This match at Yankee Stadium will test the willpower and strategy of both teams.
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With direction from manager Pascal Jansen, NYCFC has experienced a challenging start to the season. They are 10th on the MLS table with a 0-1-1 record. They have scored just one point from two games away and this game will be their first at home. Their expected goals (xG) is 1.4 and defensive xG is 3.0, reflecting inconsistency both in attack and defense.
Injuries & Suspensions:
• Tayvon Gray (injury)
• Malachi Jones (injury)
• Thiago Bueno (injury)
Last Match Report: NYCFC lost their last game against Los Angeles FC on March 1, 2025, by a score of 2-0. They had 53% possession and took 12 shots, but only 3 were on target. Defensively, they allowed 15 shots, with 6 on target, showing weaknesses in their defense.
Team Streaks:
• No wins in their last 2 games.
• Conceded at least a goal in their previous 2 games.
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Trained by Óscar Pareja, Orlando City SC started the season strongly, with 1-0-1 and 6th place in the MLS standings. Their home games have been impressive, gaining three points from two matches, and they have yet to play an away match. The team's xG is a massive 3.9, with an xG defense of 2.2, indicating an extremely potent attacking side and a relatively solid defense.
Injuries & Suspensions:
• Robin Jansson (injury)
• Favian Loyola (injury)
• Yutaro Tsukada (injury)
• Duncan McGuire (injury)
Last Game Report: Orlando City SC beat Toronto FC 4-2 on March 1, 2025. They dominated possession with 60% and recorded 18 shots, 10 of which were on target. Defensively, they allowed 8 shots, 3 of which were on target, illustrating a well-rounded performance.
Team Streaks:
• Scored in both of this season's games.
• Unbeaten in their previous 2 games.
Head to Head
Historically, NYCFC vs. Orlando City SC matches have been closely fought. Their last match on July 20, 2024, was a 1-1 draw at Inter&Co Stadium. Earlier, on June 28, 2024, NYCFC had won 4-2 at Yankee Stadium. Total, NYCFC have won 9, drawn 10, and lost 7 against Orlando, scoring 45 goals and conceding 31 goals. The record suggests that there is a slight edge for NYCFC, especially at home.
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Expert Betting Tips
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) @ 1.62 Odds on 1xbet: Both Orlando's high-scoring offense (3.9 xG) and NYCFC's defense problems (3.0 defensive xG) make it sensible that both teams score.
• Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.80 Odds on Betway: Considering Orlando's last 4-2 win and NYCFC's need to win at home, an open, shoot-out one is on the table.
• Draw or Orlando City SC Double Chance @ 1.72 Odds on Betway: Orlando's recent streak of not losing any games and NYCFC's current trend suggests that the visitors should gain at least a draw.
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