New England Revolution 3-4 Orlando City SC: result and AI prediction

New England Revolution – Orlando City SC, US Open Cup, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Gillette Stadium

Last 6 head-to-head meetings: New England Revolution 0, draws 1, Orlando City SC 5. Their last meeting, on July 19, 2025, ended New England Revolution 1-2 Orlando City SC.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-4Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a tricky cup tie because New England arrive in better rhythm, while Orlando come in with a more uneven recent run but a strong recent record in this specific matchup. The biggest on-field issue is Orlando's midfield availability, which could make it harder to control Carles Gil and New England's runners. New England also have a small defensive question of their own with Ethan Kohler's status, so the game is not one-sided. In a single-elimination setting, the team that handles rotations and transitions better should take control.

Head-to-head analysis

Recent history leans Orlando's way. The Lions have consistently troubled New England over the last two seasons and won the most recent meeting in Foxborough, so this is not a comfortable stylistic matchup for the Revolution despite their stronger current form.

Injuries and absences

Orlando look thinner in central midfield with Eduard Atuesta and Wilder Cartagena unavailable, which can weaken both ball progression and defensive coverage in front of the back four. New England's only notable concern from the latest reporting is Ethan Kohler's minor injury doubt, while Peyton Miller is reported fit.

Form (last 5)

New England RevolutionW
Orlando City SCW

New England Revolution vs Orlando City SC stats

New England RevolutionOrlando City SC
Played11
Goals scored21
Goals conceded10
Clean sheets01

Last meetings

  • 2025-07-19New England Revolution 1-2 Orlando City SC
  • 2025-05-10Orlando City SC 3-3 New England Revolution
  • 2024-09-14Orlando City SC 3-0 New England Revolution
  • 2024-07-13New England Revolution 1-3 Orlando City SC
  • 2024-02-11Orlando City SC 3-1 New England Revolution
  • 2023-10-07Orlando City SC 3-2 New England Revolution

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