Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls – Match Preview

Under the lights of Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando City is set to host New York Red Bulls. This thrilling Major League Soccer Playoff Semi-Final is scheduled for Thursday, December 1st at 00:30 GMT. Both teams aimed for the top six this season and are now strong contenders. The winner will not only earn bragging rights but also a spot in the MLS Playoff Final. This match is a chance to crown their season’s efforts with ultimate glory.

Orlando City – Form

Orlando City has had varied results in their recent games at Inter&Co Stadium. They narrowly defeated Atlanta United 1:0 on November 24 in a Major League Soccer quarterfinal. Ramiro Enrique scored the decisive goal, surprising many who expected a high-scoring game. The team drew 1:1 with Charlotte FC in the game before that, with Facundo Torres scoring after a missed penalty. Earlier, they beat the same team 2:0, thanks to Torres and Martin Ojeda. These matches typically featured fewer than 3.5 goals.

New York Red Bulls – Form

The New York Red Bulls enter this match with momentum, winning two of their last three games. They beat New York City FC 2-0 on November 23, 2024, in the Major League Soccer Quarter Finals. Felipe Carballo and Dante Vanzeir scored the goals. This victory matched expectations for a closely contested derby. Before this win, they had a 2:2 draw with Columbus Crew at home and a 0:1 away victory against the same team. These results highlight their ability to secure wins when necessary.

Orlando City – New York Red Bulls – Head to Head

The last game between Orlando City and New York Red Bulls was on June 1, 2024. The Red Bulls won 1:0 in this Major League Soccer match. In their last 10 games, both teams have won 4 times each, with 2 games ending in a draw. This shows an equal level of competition. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 of them. Notably, 12 of the last 14 matches saw fewer than 3.5 goals. Orlando City scored in 9 of their last 11 games against the Red Bulls and has not lost in 5 of their last 6 encounters.

Orlando City – New York Red Bulls – Standings

As the Semi Finals approach, the focus shifts from the regular season standings to the playoff performance. Both teams had similar expectations at the season’s start and were considered middle-of-the-pack contenders. Their advancement to the semi-finals shows they have met or exceeded those expectations. Now, the emphasis is on seizing the opportunity, with past performances providing context for this crucial match.

Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls – Top scorers

Orlando City’s attack is led by Facundo Torres, who has scored 17 goals. Duncan McGuire and Ramiro Enrique have also been key, with 10 and 9 goals respectively. Luis Muriel and Ivan Angulo have added 7 and 5 goals. On the other side, Lewis Morgan is the top scorer for the Red Bulls with 13 goals. Emil Forsberg has contributed 11 goals, while Elias Manoel and Dante Vanzeir have scored 9 and 6 goals respectively. Cameron Harper has also made a significant impact with 5 goals.

Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.00 for all outcomes: a home win, draw, and away win. This shows their uncertainty in this match-up. Orlando has been solid at home, while the Red Bulls have shown resilience on the road. The head-to-head history is evenly matched, but Orlando’s recent edge could be decisive. For those looking at alternative betting markets, “halftime-fulltime” offers intriguing odds. “Draw-no-bet” and “double-chance” markets are safer options, given the tight record and recent form of both teams.

Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls – Over/Under Betting

The over/under betting odds suggest a game with fewer goals, as 12 of the last 14 meetings had under 3.5 goals. Orlando’s recent games and the Red Bulls’ last five matches show a pattern of inconsistent scoring. Given these trends and the semi-final stakes, the “Under 2.5” market might be appealing for those expecting a lower-scoring game.

Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls – BTTS Betting

The BTTS market for this MLS Playoff semi-final is worth considering. Historical data shows both teams scored in 4 of their last 10 meetings. Orlando City and New York Red Bulls have seen BTTS in 2 of their last 5 home and away games, respectively. Given the cautious nature of playoff soccer, a close match is likely. However, both teams have shown they can score, making the BTTS odds set at 1.00 reflect the fixture’s unpredictable nature.

Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls – Prediction