The Major League Soccer season is beginning to get into a real rhythm as all clubs involved find their feet and start to build some momentum. There are plenty of reasons to believe this could be the best MLS campaign yet, with teams across North America getting better and better. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fascinating encounter between Orlando City and New York Red Bulls.
Orlando Form GuideLast year, Orlando City had the kind of campaign that had many believing in them all over again. The boys in purple were able carve out a really solid season and managed to reach the playoffs, with the big question now being whether or not they can repeat that success. There’s no guarantee one way or the other, but one thing is for sure, they have a fanbase that’s hungry to see them go even further.
Orlando started off their new campaign with a 0-0 draw against Montreal and from there, suffered a handful of consecutive setbacks. They were beaten three games in a row by Miami, Minnesota and Atlanta, before rebounding with an impressive 2-0 win over Austin.
NY Red Bulls Form GuideFor so long now, New York Red Bulls have been one of the most notable franchises in the MLS - but they’ve never really been able to take that next step. They struggle more than most to live up to the hype surrounding them, but they’ll hope to turn the tide in the weeks and months that lie ahead. In terms of belief, we think their fans have it in abundance, which is a good start.
Following a dull 0-0 draw with Nashville, New York Red Bulls battled back with two straight wins over Houston and Dallas. They proceeded to drop a 3-0 loss to Columbus, but they bounced back in dramatic and unexpected fashion as they dominated Miami 4-0.
Match PredictionBoth of these teams have the potential to be really electric when they get going and in a collision like this, they have the potential to really stand out and make a statement. With that being said, we’re going to be optimistic with our prediction and suggest over 2.5 goals will be scored.
