Our New York City FC vs Orlando City SC Prediction: 2-2
New York City FC vs Orlando City SC in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This New York City FC vs Orlando City SC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
Determined to get back to winning ways, New York City FC must win after their 1-1 USA MLS draw against LA Galaxy on February 23. In that match, New York City FC saw 64% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LA Galaxy | 36% | 7 (5) | 0.35 | 36 |
New York City FC | 64% | 8 (0) | 1.4 | 77 |
Orlando City SC's Last Match – Orlando City SC vs New York Red Bulls
Orlando City SC will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 USA MLS defeat against New York Red Bulls on February 22. In that match, Orlando City SC recorded 47% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando City SC | 47% | 9 (6) | 2.41 | 38 |
New York Red Bulls | 53% | 21 (13) | 3.89 | 66 |
New York City FC vs Orlando City SC Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | Orlando City SC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 10/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Orlando City SC average 1.4 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.



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