Orlando City vs New York City – Major League Soccer – Preview

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Sreya

Orlando City takes on New York City at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on 28th August, Sunday in the twenty-fifth gameweek of the Major League Soccer. These two clubs are on the opposite spectrum of the Eastern Conference standings – Orlando City on the seventh position with twenty eight points from their five wins while New York City are on the second position with forty one points from eleven wins.

The New York-based club have an opportunity to climb atop the league table should they win, as Toronto FC are only two points ahead having played a match more at this stage. Orlando City are coming off a 1-2 loss against Toronto FC as their string of disappointing results have continued in the past four games.

New York City returned to their winning ways in the last game as they secured a 1-0 victory over LA Galaxy, following their two consecutive draws against San Jose Earthquakes and Columbus Crew.

Team News

Pedro Ribeiro is absent due to a back surgery while Kevin Molino, Rafael Ramos and Carlos Rivas are doubtful for Orlando City. New York City’s injury concerns include Connor Brandt and Jefferson Mena.

Orlando City Possible Starting Lineup: Joe Bendik, Kevin Alston, Seb Hines, David Mateos, Luke Boden, Antonio Nocerino, Servando Carrasco, Julio Baptista, Kaka, Kevin Molino, Cyle Larin.

New York City Possible Starting Lineup: Josh Saunders, Jason Hernandez, Frederic Brilliant, Jefferson Mena, Diego Martinez, Frank Lampard, Andoni Iraola, Andra Pirlo, Jack Harrison, David Villa, Thomas McNamara.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Head-2-Head statistics, the last six matches between these two clubs have resulted in two wins for Orlando City and one win for New York City. There have been over 2.5 goals scored in seven of Orlando City‘s last eight Major League Soccer home games. New York City FC will start as favorites and are likely to win 2-1.