Orlando City SC 2-2 New York City FC: result and AI prediction

Orlando City SC – New York City FC, MLS, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Exploria Stadium

Orlando City SC is #7 in the table (41 pts) and New York City FC #12 (34 pts). Orlando City SC is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. New York City FC has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Orlando City SC 0, draws 1, New York City FC 5. Their last meeting, on March 7, 2026, ended New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City SC. Absent for Orlando City SC: R. Jansson, Luis Otavio, T. Spicer +3.

Orlando City SC

Final score2 - 2

New York City FC

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 2-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Orlando arrive with home momentum, a revived attacking identity and major playoff stakes, while NYCFC are trying to arrest a poor league run. The Lions’ attacking quality is the defining home advantage, particularly with Griezmann and Ojeda driving their post-summer improvement. NYCFC have enough history in this matchup to be dangerous, but their depleted midfield makes a composed away performance harder to sustain. Orlando’s own defensive absences keep this from being straightforward and should leave openings for the visitors.

Head-to-head analysis

NYCFC have held the upper hand in the recent series, winning five of the last nine competitive meetings and taking the March fixture emphatically. Orlando have not beaten NYCFC since August 2022, though the current Orlando side has been reshaped since that reverse.

Injuries and absences

Orlando are without Jansson and suspended midfielder Luís Otávio, a damaging combination for central defensive organisation and transition coverage. NYCFC’s loss of Parks and Moralez is equally significant in possession, leaving less experience to control rhythm or supply the final pass.

Form (last 5)

Orlando City SCLeague position #7 · 41 ptsW D W

New York City FCLeague position #12 · 34 ptsL L D

Orlando City SC vs New York City FC stats

	Orlando City SC	New York City FC
Played	30	30
Goals scored	58	43
Goals conceded	70	41
Clean sheets	4	5

Last meetings

2026-03-07New York City FC 5-0 Orlando City SC
2025-07-17Orlando City SC 1-2 New York City FC
2025-03-09New York City FC 2-1 Orlando City SC
2024-07-20Orlando City SC 1-1 New York City FC
2024-06-28New York City FC 4-2 Orlando City SC
2023-09-20New York City FC 2-0 Orlando City SC

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