New York City FC vs. Orlando City SC 10/2/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions

New York City FC hosts Orlando City SC on Sunday in a MLS Eastern Conference fixture. New York City FC is fourth in the conference table at 14-7-11 on 49 points with a goal difference of +14. New York City FC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on September 17 in its most recent MLS fixture. Alexander Callens and Santiago Rodriguez each scored for NYCFC in the match.

New York City FC’s victory against the Red Bulls was only its second win over the last 11 matches that includes two draws and seven losses. In the two wins over the last 11 matches, both have been clean sheets for NYCFC. Heber and Gabriel Pereira are the leading goal scorers for New York City FC with seven each while Santiago Rodriguez is the leader in assists with 11.

Orlando City is sixth in the conference table at 13-6-12 on 45 points with a goal difference of -6. Orlando City is only three points ahead of eighth place Columbus and must take points in each of the final two matches to ensure a spot in the postseason. Orlando City defeated Toronto FC 4-0 in its most recent MLS fixture. Facundo Torres, Ercan Kara and Tesho Akindele each scored one goal for Orlando, while Toronto had an own-goal. 

Orlando City was defeated in its most recent road match but has lost only four times on the road this season and only Columbus with three losses has fewer defeats on the road. Ercan Kara is the leading goal scorer for Orlando City with 10, while Facundo Torres has scored seven. Mauricio Pereyra and Torres are the leaders in assists with seven each.