{"id":795,"date":"2026-02-18T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=795"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:37:09","slug":"orlando-city-vs-new-york-red-bulls-predictions-odds-picks-stats","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/orlando-city-vs-new-york-red-bulls-predictions-odds-picks-stats\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls prediction: Odds, picks & stats – MLS game preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Orlando City and New York Red Bulls kick off their 2026 MLS<\/a> campaigns in a fixture laced with intrigue and history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stage is Exploria Stadium, where Orlando will look to build on a potent attack from last season, while the Red Bulls aim to tighten their grip defensively and flip the narrative in a rivalry that has seen both sides claim the upper hand. As these Eastern Conference foes renew hostilities, both teams are eager to set the tone for the new year after Orlando finished just ahead of RBNY in the 2025 standings. With recent head-to-head clashes razor-tight and no clear dominance, expect a fiercely contested opener that could signal which side is set for a brighter season ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on the attacking strengths of Orlando City and the defensive resilience of New York Red Bulls in 2025, here are our top betting recommendations for this Eastern Conference clash. We’re particularly confident in Orlando City to win, given their superior goal output and home advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Orlando City SC to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n-110 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking Orlando for their 41% win rate and 16 more goals than New York RB last season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n+105 @ Bet365<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue here due to both teams averaging over 1.4 goals per game and recent H2H trends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n+120 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nStrong trend shows Orlando City SC games averaged 3.4 goals in 2025.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Orlando City to win, add Both Teams to Score for parlay potential.
Odds correct at the time of writing<\/small>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orlando City and New York Red Bulls both competed in the 2025 MLS Eastern Conference, with Orlando finishing ninth and Red Bulls 10th in the regular season standings. Orlando made the Playoffs, securing a top-nine finish with a strong attack, while RBNY missed out despite a resilient defense. The following table summarizes the final regular-season positions for both teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 MLS Eastern Conference Standings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Orlando City SC<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n+12<\/td>\n53<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York Red Bulls<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep an eye on these players, who could tip the scales in their team’s favor (all stats from the 2025 MLS regular season):<\/p>\n\n\n\n