Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips | 30th November 2024
The MLS Cup is back in action with a set of Conference Finals this weekend as Orlando City lock horns with an impressive New York Red Bulls side in a crucial knock-out encounter at the Inter & Co Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have stepped up to the plate this season and will be determined to win this knockout game.
Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York Red Bulls finished in seventh place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings but seemed to have peaked at the perfect time in the playoffs. The Red Bulls eased past local rivals New York City FC by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous round and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Orlando City, on the other hand, finished in fourth place in the Eastern Conference league table in the regular season and have been fairly impressive so far. The home side edged Atlanta United to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have a slight edge over Orlando City and have won 10 out of the 22 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Orlando City's nine victories.
- New York Red Bulls were on a losing streak of four matches on the trot against Orlando City in all competitions before they secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home against them in June this year.
- Orlando City have reached the Conference finals for the first time in the club's history and have conceded only one goal in their four games in the MLS playoffs.
Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
New York Red Bulls are in the midst of a purple patch and will be intent on making the most of their form over the next week. Dante Vanzeir has scored crucial goals for his side in the playoffs and will look to make an impact yet again this weekend.
Orlando City have also managed to fight their way into the Conference finals and will need to be at their best in this fixture. New York Red Bulls are on an impressive streak, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Orlando City 1-2 New York Red Bulls
Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York Red Bulls to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Orlando City to score first - Yes