New England v Orlando City

New England vs Orlando City Preview

New England will be seeking back-to-back wins in the MLS when they play host to Orlando City in this all-Eastern Conference match-up at Gillette Stadium on Saturday night but with both teams sitting in the top seven pack in the table, this could be another tight encounter.

Following recent losses to Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union, both of which were away from home, New England have put together a four-match unbeaten run in subsequent weeks which includes an important 3-1 home win against Inter Miami along with three draws that have helped maintain New England's fourth place position in the Conference.

The bigger picture shows New England have lost just two of their last 14 matches overall in the MLS while also still remaining unbeaten at home so far this season, picking up five wins and drawing the other three of their eight matches played to date this term at Gillette Stadium.

Orlando City have also produced something of an uplift in terms of results lately in the MLS as the visitors bring a six-match unbeaten sequence into this Saturday's clash at Gillette Stadium which consists of three wins and three draws, which in turn have helped lift Orlando into the top seven pack and one of the automatic Finals Series places.

Victories against Inter Miami and New York RB, both of which were away from home along with a 2-0 home win against Colorado Rapids will also give Orlando plenty of reason to be confident and upbeat about their chances against New England this weekend.

In addition, despite having had to endure a four-match losing streak on their travels towards the end of last season, losing at Philadelphia Union, New York City, Inter Miami and Montreal respectively, Orlando City have produced a positive response on the road this time around as they have lost just once in their seven away games to date this term.

Wins collected on their travels at Philadelphia Union, Minnesota United, Inter Miami and New York RB should also give Orlando a welcome boost ahead of this Saturday's trip.

New England v Orlando City Verdict

New England have held the upper hand over Orlando City in previous exchanges as the hosts are unbeaten in the last eight meetings, picking up five wins along the way, but Orlando City have been a much tougher proposition on the road this season and the visitors might just sneak a narrow win to surprise their hosts this Saturday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Orlando City win @ 4.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Orlando City win & Under 2.5 goals @ 8.50

Correct score: Orlando City 1-0 @ 13.00