Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC preview: probable lineups, team news, game prediction, Same Game Parlay picks and odds for Saturday's MLS clash.
Jade Griffiths - October 24, 2026, 3:37 PM EDT
7 minutesOrlando City SC vs New York City FC Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer (MLS) |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Inter.co Stadium |
Orlando City SC host New York City FC in MLS on Saturday night, and this matchup pits one of the East's hottest attacks against a visitor fighting for its playoff life.
Orlando City sit seventh in the Eastern Conference and are chasing an automatic playoff spot. Antoine Griezmann is the engine, and the home attack has been close to unplayable lately.
New York City FC have gone five games without a win. They trail the New York Red Bulls by two points in the race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
The visitors do own this matchup. New York City FC have won 5 of their last 6 games against Orlando City in all competitions, so the hosts have a hex to break.
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Recent Results
Orlando City are rolling. They took DC United apart 4-1 at home last time out, with Antoine Griezmann at the heart of it again, and the hosts have scored at least two goals in each of their last seven MLS games. Martín Ojeda and Iván Angulo give the attack extra bite from wide areas.
New York City FC are in a slump. Their 1-1 tie with Los Angeles FC last time out ended a four-game losing streak, but they have failed to win 12 of their last 13 MLS games. Nicolás Fernández Mercau and Hannes Wolf have to carry the creative load if this playoff push is going to survive.
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Orlando City SC: T. Spicer (Injured/out), R. Jansson (Injured/out), V. Nogueira (Injured/out), L. Otávio (Suspended)
New York City FC: M. Moralez (Injured/out), K. Trewin (Injured/out), K. Parks (Injured/out), D. Baiera (Injured/out), A. Farnós (Injured/out)
Orlando City SC
Vinícius Nogueira and Robin Jansson have joined the injury list, and Luis Otávio is suspended after crossing the yellow card threshold. Justin Ellis and Joran Gerbet are both in line to start, with Ellis leading the line.
New York City FC
On the road end of this one, the main question up top is whether Bénie Traoré replaces Luighi. Pascal Jansen is not expected to make further changes, and Keaton Parks heads an injury list of five.
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Predicted Lineup
Orlando City SC
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Crépeau, I. Angulo, I. Teodoro, D. Brekalo, Z. Taifi, W. Cartagena, J. Gerbet, M. Ojeda, A. Griezmann, E. Atuesta, J. Ellis
New York City FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Freese, K. O'Toole, J. Sands, T. Martins, T. Gray, A. O'Neill, A. Perea, H. Wolf, N. F. Mercau, A. Ojeda, B. Traoré
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Key Stats & Game Facts
- New York City FC have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 games against Orlando City (Major League Soccer).
- There have been 28+ shots taken in 7 of Orlando City's last 7 games (Major League Soccer).
- Antoine Griezmann has scored or assisted in 10 of his last 10 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Iván Angulo has recorded 1+ shots on target in 8 of his last 8 appearances (Major League Soccer).
- Nicolás Fernández Mercau has won 3+ fouls in 8 of his last 9 appearances (Major League Soccer).
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction for this one is an Orlando City win in a game where both sides score. The hosts are favorites at +120 (Polymarket), and that is the right side. Griezmann and Martín Ojeda give Orlando more ways to hurt you, and New York's problems defending the wings play straight into an attack built on width and through balls. Orlando's back line will give up looks, so the visitors get on the board, but a slumping team on the road against this front line is a tough ask. Orlando take it.
Best Picks
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Orlando City and New York City FC are both expected to find the net. That selection sits in the Both Teams To Score market, and it tops our list of picks for this one. The projections put both teams scoring at a 67.6% implied probability, and New York City FC have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 games against Orlando City in all competitions. Orlando's defense leaks too much to keep this visitor quiet.
Total Goals Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals in the match. This one lives in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Orlando City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 games against New York City FC in all competitions, and the projected total sits at 3.5. We stop at Over 2.5, though, because the Over 3.5 line carries less than an even implied probability.
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Same Game Parlay
This Same Game Parlay backs the home attack to show up big: Ojeda on target, Over 4.5 goals, Griezmann scoring and an Ellis assist.
Martín Ojeda has recorded at least one shot on target in 10 straight MLS appearances. Starting on the left of the attacking three, he will get his looks.
Over 4.5 goals is the bold leg. Orlando's last seven MLS games have all cleared 2.5 goals, and New York's soft spot down the wings could turn this into a shootout.
Antoine Griezmann has found the net in three straight MLS outings. He runs the show from the No. 10 role and is the first name we want in the Anytime Goalscorer market.
Justin Ellis is in line to start up top, per the team news. With Griezmann and Ojeda arriving in the box, a lay-off from the striker is a live angle.
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Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Talking Points
The headline act is Antoine Griezmann. He has 12 MLS goals since arriving from Atlético Madrid, and Orlando's whole attack runs through him in the pocket behind Justin Ellis. The question is whether the visitors can live with that. They like the ball and lean on their left side, and Hannes Wolf has found the net against Orlando City three times in his last five outings in MLS. Orlando's back line struggles against counterattacks and through balls, so New York City will create. The difference is that Orlando create far more, which is why the betting odds for this one side with the hosts despite the history.
Orlando City SC vs New York City FC Predictions FAQs
When is the Orlando City SC vs New York City FC US MLS game?
The game kicks off at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where is Orlando City SC vs New York City FC being played?
The game is scheduled to be played at Inter.co Stadium.
Who are the probable starting lineups for Orlando City SC vs New York City FC?
Probable Orlando City starters include M. Crépeau, I. Angulo, I. Teodoro, D. Brekalo, Z. Taifi, W. Cartagena, J. Gerbet, M. Ojeda, A. Griezmann, E. Atuesta and J. Ellis. Probable New York City FC starters include M. Freese, K. O'Toole, J. Sands, T. Martins, T. Gray, A. O'Neill, A. Perea, H. Wolf, N. F. Mercau, A. Ojeda and B. Traoré.
What is the recent head-to-head record between Orlando City SC and New York City FC?
New York City FC have won 5 of their last 6 games against Orlando City in all competitions. They have also scored at least 2 goals in 5 of those 6 games.
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