Orlando City v New York City

Orlando City vs New York City Preview

Orlando City sit in the last of the Finals Series places in the Eastern Conference and the hosts will be in confident mood as they registered a fourth league win on the trot in midweek when they recorded a 3-0 win away from home at Nashville, while New York City drew a second game on the trot after claiming a point in a 2-2 draw away from home at Atlanta United which means the visitors remain occupying fifth place in the Eastern Conference ladder.

Orlando City had previously racked up earlier wins against the likes of Toronto, DC United and New England Revolution respectively and along with the aforementioned victory away at Nashville, Oscar Pareja's side will be eager to keep their impressive momentum going in this upcoming top seven clash against New York City.

However, the bigger picture shows the hosts have managed to capture just five wins out of their last 11 matches overall in the MLS which includes an earlier 4-2 home win against Chicago Fire but also includes four defeats as well within this period.

Losses at the hands of Columbus Crew, New York RB, Los Angeles and New York City (away from home) suggest the straight win market may be a risky proposition; the goals market appeals though as seven of Orlando City's last 10 games overall have resulted in both teams scoring.

New York City still remain in the top seven pack of the Eastern Conference table but recent results have been questionable to say the least as the visitors have managed to capture just two wins from their previous eight matches overall in the MLS.

Recent victories gained over Orlando City and Montreal in 4-2 and 2-0 wins were both achieved on home turf at their Yankee Stadium but the visitors have also succumbed to four defeats as well which has seen Nick Cushing's side slip to losses against Columbus Crew, LA Galaxy, Nashville and Austin - the latter three losses all being away from home as well.

Results away from home have also been pretty disappointing for a side who currently occupy fifth place in the Eastern Conference ladder as New York City have registered just three wins from their previous 17 outings on the road which is a poor return for the visitors.

Five of New York City's last 10 away games in the MLS have also resulted in both teams scoring and the possibility of a draw also cannot be ruled out as the visitors have drawn their last two games on the trot.

Orlando City v New York City Verdict

The goals market is definitely worth exploring for this upcoming fixture as four out of the last five encounters have seen both teams hit the back of the net.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.75

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 7.50