New York City vs Orlando City: match statistics
New York City presents significantly better form than Orlando City, which is clearly visible in the last five matches. The hosts have won three of their last five meetings (form: wwldw) with an 8:8 goal record and an average of 2 points per match, while the visitors have lost all five recent games (form: lllll), conceding as many as 15 goals while scoring only 7. In the current season, New York City holds a positive record (1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses) with a positive goal difference of 3:2, whereas Orlando City lost both season matches, conceding twice as many goals as they scored (3:6). The difference in the disposition of both teams is enormous, and the home advantage further strengthens the hosts' position. Considering all statistical data, a New York City victory is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
New York City vs Orlando City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
New York City play Orlando City in MLS (United States). The match date is 7 March 2026 at 20:30. Final score: 5:0.
Current form
New York City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Orlando City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
New York City scores 1.67 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Orlando City scores 1.53 and concedes 2.93. League average: 3.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: New York City 60%, Orlando City 67%. Over 2.5: New York City 53%, Orlando City 73%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
New York City has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.29. New York City: 11.4 shots per match, Orlando City: 11.1.
Match halves
New York City: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Orlando City: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
New York City: 16-30 (6 goals). Orlando City: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
MLS: 3.30 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
New York City presents significantly better form than Orlando City, which is clearly visible in the last five matches. The hosts have won three of their last five meetings (form: wwldw) with an 8:8 goal record and an average of 2 points per match, while the visitors have lost all five recent games (form: lllll), conceding as many as 15 goals while scoring only 7. In the current season, New York City holds a positive record (1 win, 1 draw, 0 losses) with a positive goal difference of 3:2, whereas Orlando City lost both season matches, conceding twice as many goals as they scored (3:6). The difference in the disposition of both teams is enormous, and the home advantage further strengthens the hosts' position. Considering all statistical data, a New York City victory is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| New York City | Orlando City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
New York City is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - New York City · 1.53 goals / match - Orlando City
New York City is 109% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - New York City · 2.93 goals / match - Orlando City
New York City scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Orlando City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 15 matches).
Orlando City scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while New York City keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — New York City
Over / Under — Orlando City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
New York City is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / match - New York City · 1.2 pts / match - Orlando City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Orlando City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 27%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
New York City
Orlando City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| New York City | Liga | Orlando City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.07 | 3.30 | ▲ 4.47 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 62% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 80% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City vs Orlando City?
The MLS match finished New York City 5:0 Orlando City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City vs Orlando City?
New York City score 1.67 goals per game on average and Orlando City 1.53. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 60% of New York City's matches and 67% of Orlando City's.
What form are New York City and Orlando City in?
Over the last 5 games New York City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Orlando City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City vs Orlando City?
The statistical background for New York City vs Orlando City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.