Orlando City SC vs New York City FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Orlando City SC vs New York City FC — MLS at Exploria Stadium.
- Orlando City SC 15 games · 14 pts (2026/26)
- New York City FC 15 games · 19 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | Internacional CF Miami | 15 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | 25 |
| 5 | New York Red Bulls | 15 | 22 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 15 | 21 |
| 7 | FC Cincinnati | 15 | 20 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 15 | 19 |
| 9 | D.C. United SC | 15 | 18 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew SC | 15 | 16 |
| 11 | Toronto FC | 14 | 14 |
| 12 | Montreal Impact FC | 14 | 14 |
| 13 | Orlando City SC | 15 | 14 |
| 14 | Atlanta United FC | 14 | 11 |
| 15 | Philadelphia Union | 15 | 7 |
| 16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 14 | 32 |
| 17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 15 | 32 |
| 18 | Real Salt Lake | 14 | 26 |
| 19 | FC Dallas | 15 | 25 |
| 20 | Los Angeles FC | 15 | 24 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders FC | 13 | 24 |
| 22 | Houston Dynamo | 14 | 22 |
| 23 | Minnesota United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 24 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 15 | 20 |
| 25 | San Diego FC | 15 | 17 |
| 26 | Colorado Rapids SC | 15 | 16 |
| 27 | St. Louis City | 14 | 16 |
| 28 | Portland Timbers | 14 | 14 |
| 29 | Austin FC | 15 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 14 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | New York City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Columbus Crew SC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 May | Montreal Impact FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Los Angeles Galaxy | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | D.C. United SC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | Minnesota United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May | Orlando City SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | New York Red Bulls | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | Charlotte FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Apr | Toronto FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Apr | FC Dallas | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Nashville SC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Orlando City SC | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #8 |
| 14 | Points | 19 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 4 / 2 / 9 | W / D / L | 5 / 4 / 6 |
| 23 | Scored | 25 |
| 44 | Conceded | 21 |
| -21 | GD | +4 |
| 0.93 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 27% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Orlando City SC this season
Orlando City SC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
New York City FC this season
New York City FC this season
Orlando City SC are 13th (14 pts). New York City FC are 8th (19 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Orlando City SC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
–/5
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/2
76+
1/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
New York City FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/2
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Exploria Stadium as Orlando City SC face off against New York City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Thiago Martins is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for New York City FC tonight.
- 7' The Austria Ercan Kara breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 1-0!
- 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ercan Kara makes it 2-0.
- 9' New York City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Talles Magno is hanging Matias Pellegrini on the field on 9 minute.
- 10' Talles Magno gets the nod from New York City FC. He replaces Matias Pellegrini and will look to change the dynamic.
- 15' Iceland international Dagur Dan Thorhallsson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Orlando City SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Antonio Carlos, as he is very good at scoring at Exploria Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for Orlando City SC. Kyle Smith will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' New York City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 43' Orlando City SC currently sit 17 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Another substitution for New York City FC to replace Richard Ledezma by Gabriel Segal on 46 minute.
- 51' Orlando City SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 59' The whistle greets Facundo Torres Perez as he departs to be replaced by Mauricio Pereira.
- 63' The crowd applauds Tayvon Gray as he leaves the pitch. Mitja Ilenic steps in for New York City FC.
- 66' Orlando City SC ring the changes. Ivan Angulo has done his job and it is now time for Martin Ojeda to step up.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Duncan McGuire.
- 71' The referee has no hesitation. Maxime Chanot is booked for New York City FC — Yellow card on 71.
- 76' Orlando City SC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against New York City FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 81' Orlando City SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined New York City FC backline.
- 84' Orlando City SC make a change. Wilder Cartagena trudges off to be replaced by Dagur Dan Thorhallsson on 84 minutes.
- 85' Fresh legs for Orlando City SC! Rafael Santos comes on to replace Kyle Smith.
- 88' Andres Jasson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Keaton Parks at the 88 minute mark.
- 90' What a strike from Gabriel Segal! The score is 2-1.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Orlando City SC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 25
- 1
- 16
- 6
-
24
Kyle Smith ↓ Rafael Santos 85'
- 22
-
77
Ivan Angulo ↓ Martin Ojeda 66'
-
9
Ercan Kara ↓ Duncan McGuire 66'
- 26
- 17
- 5
Bench
- 15
-
11
Martin Ojeda ↑ 66'
- 8
- 31
-
3
Rafael Santos ↑ 85'
-
10
Mauricio Pereira ↑ 59'
- 7
-
23
Dagur Dan Thorhallsson ↑ 85'
-
13
Duncan McGuire ↑ 66'
Coach
Óscar Pareja
New York City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 17
- 4
- 6
-
55
Keaton Parks ↓ Andres Jasson 88'
- 1
-
24
Tayvon Gray ↓ Mitja Ilenic 63'
- 11
- 10
-
20
Richard Ledezma ↓ Gabriel Segal 46'
- 22
Bench
- 3
- 49
- 80
-
43
Talles Magno ↑ 9'
-
21
Andres Jasson ↑ 88'
- 93
- 34
-
35
Mitja Ilenic ↑ 63'
-
19
Gabriel Segal ↑ 46'
Coach
Nick Cushing
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Maxi Moralez | 5 |
| Christopher Mueller | 4 |
| Hannes Wolf | 3 |
| Tesho Akindele | 3 |
| Nani | 3 |
| Ismael Tajouri | 3 |
| Ismael Tajouri | 3 |
| Maxi Moralez | 3 |
Head to Head
Orlando City SC Form
2023-05-17
Orlando City SC
1–1
New York City FC
D
2023-05-13
Columbus Crew SC
2–2
Orlando City SC
D
2023-05-06
Montreal Impact FC
2–0
Orlando City SC
L
2023-04-29
Orlando City SC
2–0
Los Angeles Galaxy
W
2023-04-22
Orlando City SC
1–3
D.C. United SC
L
2023-04-16
Minnesota United FC
1–2
Orlando City SC
W
New York City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.39
Orlando City SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.14
New York City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Orlando City SC or Draw
54%
Draw or New York City FC
70%
Orlando City SC or New York City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Orlando City SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
3.5%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Orlando City SC
| Handicap | Orlando City SC covers | Push | New York City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Orlando City SC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
New York City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

