New York vs Orlando City SC Picks and Prediction – 12/1/2024

Orlando City SC hosts the New York Red Bulls on Saturday in the MLS Eastern Conference Finals as part of the MLS Cup playoffs. Orlando City SC has never played in the MLS Cup final but this season has a great opportunity after finishing the regular season on a strong note and playing in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. Orlando City defeated Charlotte in two penalty shootouts in the first round of the postseason. Keep up to date with all the soccer action, with our expert soccer picks.

The Lions followed that opening series victory with a 1-0 victory in the conference semifinals over Atlanta United. Orlando City has been red hot dating back to the beginning of July losing just three of 18 matches over that span after beginning the season slow, taking just one point from its first four matches. Orlando City opened as the -120 favorite in its match with New York.

The New York Red Bulls battled to 14 draws during the regular season which was the most in the MLS. The Red Bulls pulled off a big upset over Columbus Crew in the best-of-three opening series when sweeping the third seed. The Red Bulls then faced arch rivals New York City FC in the semifinals of the conference.

The Red Bulls defeated New York City 2-0 in the semifinals. A big worry for the Red Bulls heading into this match is a disappointing record on the road during the regular season, winning just four of 17 matches away from home. New York has also conceded seven goals over its last three matches played in Orlando. New York is facing what is arguably the hottest club in the MLS.

Orlando City will put an end to New York's Cinderella run in the MLS Cup playoffs with a victory on Saturday at home but the play here is OVER. Both clubs have scored in four the last six meetings played between these two and with what is expected to be a fast-paced match, expect many chances from both clubs resulting in at least four goals being scored between the two. Final Score Prediction, Orlando City SC win by our best play is OVER 3-1.