Orlando City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction 22 February 2026
🔊 We're in for an exciting match as it's the season opener. Orlando City and New York Red Bulls will face off in the MLS. Both teams are known for their attacking style, but their current form remains a mystery. As always, our editorial team provides their prediction for the match. The betting tip will be revealed at the very end.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 12 April 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative look at the stats from that encounter (Orlando City were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Orlando City and New York Red Bulls:
- 25 matches played;
- home victories - 9, away wins - 11, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 34 for Orlando, 33 for New York;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.12, in the 2nd half - 1.56;
- average total goals per match - 2.68.
Head-to-head statistics Orlando City - New York Red Bulls
Orlando City Team Overview
Have Orlando learned their lesson? It's been a few months since their downfall. The team was comfortably mid-table during the last regular season, but then their performance plummeted. As a result, they had to play a playoff match, which ended in a 1-3 defeat to Chicago. Curtain down, offseason begins. Looking at their preparations for 2026, it's clear the team sticks to their usual aggressive style. They score a lot but concede just as much. It's possible that tactically, this is the same old Orlando. If so, they might be in trouble.
Match Results: Orlando City
NY Red Bulls Team Overview
The team wrapped up last season ahead of schedule, finishing with a significant gap from 10th place. New York struggled with consistency throughout the regular season. They often failed to secure points in crucial matches. More disciplined opponents easily dismantled the "Red Bulls." As for their preparation for the new season, they've recorded two wins and four losses. This poor result raises some concerns.
Match Results: NY Red Bulls
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 25;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 2; for the visitors (away) - 6; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.12;
- Today's home team averages 0.52 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.6.
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in 15 of last 16 home games.
- Orlando City scored in the 1st half in 12 of last 13 home games (MLS).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 25;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 11, draws - 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- New York Red Bulls cover the +1.5 spread on the road in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
- New York Red Bulls cover the +1.5 spread in 13 of their last 14 matches.
- New York Red Bulls cover the +1.5 spread in 9 of their last 10 MLS games.
- New York Red Bulls cover the +1.5 spread on the road in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (average total):
- home team - 1.36, away team - 1.32;
- overall head-to-head - 2.68;
- both teams scored: all-time - 12 times; at home field - 6 times.
- Orlando City score under 1.5 goals at home in 6 consecutive head-to-head MLS matches.
Corners Prediction
Trends- New York Red Bulls take fewer than 4.5 corners on the road in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 25;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- at home field - 6 times.
- Orlando City both score and concede in 22 of their last 23 matches.
- Orlando City both score and concede in 17 consecutive MLS matches.
- Orlando City both score and concede at home in 11 consecutive matches.
- Orlando City both score and concede at home in 9 consecutive MLS matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are struggling to find their rhythm, which is not surprising given that it's still early in the season. It takes time to hit full stride. Historically, both opponents play aggressively, which is well-documented. Orlando City has a strong trend that has been consistent over time, particularly the both teams to score option. We suggest betting on this outcome as it seems the most promising at the start of the regular season. A 1-1 draw is a reasonable prediction.
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