MLS returns with another loaded Saturday slate, including an Eastern Conference matchup between Red Bull New York and Orlando City SC at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey. The two clubs last met in the season opener on Feb. 21, when New York earned a 2-1 victory behind Julian Hall’s two-goal performance.
Neither team is among the top clubs in MLS this season, but both are battling for playoff positioning. Red Bull New York currently occupies one of the Eastern Conference’s two play-in spots with 22 points, while Orlando City sits just outside the playoff picture with 20 points.
Orlando City appears to have some momentum, winning each of its first two matches since returning from the World Cup break while posting a 3-1-1 record over its last five MLS matches. Red Bull New York, meanwhile, has lost both of its matches since returning from the extended break.
Red Bull New York vs. Orlando City SC Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists both teams with plus-money odds but gives Red Bull New York the edge as the favorite, as Orlando City is expected to be without leading goalscorer MartĆn Ojeda, who is dealing with a thigh injury.
- Red Bull New York: +115
- Orlando City SC: +190
- Draw: +300
Red Bull New York vs. Orlando City SC Predictions
With important playoff positioning on the line, be sure to check out the Stats Hub at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for soccer betting insights, trends, and picks like the one below before Saturday night’s action:
Orlando City SC vs. Red Bull New York Best Bet: Orlando City SC (+190)
While Red Bull New York sits higher in the standings, only two points separate the clubs, and they’re trending in opposite directions since MLS play resumed. Not only has Orlando City won each of its last two matches, but it did so with back-to-back shutouts – first against San Jose, which is currently tied for the most points in the Western Conference, and then against Nashville, the current Eastern Conference leader.
As mentioned above, Red Bull New York has lost both of its matches since returning from the break and has scored just one goal during that span. In its first match back, it suffered a 3-1 loss to Philadelphia, which sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, before being shut out 2-0 by Charlotte last Saturday.
- Orlando City SC vs. Red Bull New York Three-Way Moneyline Pick for Aug. 1: Orlando City SC (+190)
Popular Props for Red Bull New York vs. Orlando City SC
Antoine Griezmann made his MLS debut in Orlando City’s 4-0 win over San Jose on July 22, scoring in the 48th minute. Although he didn’t find the back of the net against Nashville last time out, he’s still drawing plenty of attention in the player prop markets heading into Saturday’s match:
- Antoine Griezmann – To Score or Assist (Yes)
- Antoine Griezmann – Anytime Goalscorer
- Julian Hall – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
Red Bull New York vs. Orlando City SC Match Info
- š Location: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
- š Date: Saturday, Aug. 1
- ā° Start Time: 7:30 PM ET
- šŗ Where to Watch: Apple TV
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