Orlando City SC vs New York City FC: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch 2021 MLS season

Orlando City SC and New York City FC will meet on Saturday, May 8, at6:00 PM (ET) at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando for the2021 MLS season. Check out how to watch this game in the US, the match preview, all the information, predictions, and odds.

Two teams that entered the 2021 MLS season with high aspirations will look to continue their solid start of the year when Nani and Orlando City SC host the red-hot New York City FC offense on Saturday.

Neither of these teams have missed a bit since the start of the season and both look to be contenders after a somewhat disappointing end to their campaigns last year, so this will be must-watch television for MLS fans.

Orlando City vs NYCFC: Match Information

Date: Saturday,May 8,2021
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: Exploria Stadium, Orlando

Orlando City vs NYCFC: Time By State In The U.S

ET: 6:00 PM
CT: 5:00 PM
MT: 4:00 PM
PT: 3:00 PM

Orlando City vs NYCFC: Storylines And Head-To-Head

Orlando City have yet to lose a game this season, as they tied 0-0 with Atlanta United, 1-1 with Sporting Kansas City, and thrashed FC Cincinnati with a convincing 3-0 win. They have been one of the most solid teams when it comes to defense this season.

As for New York City FC, they enter this game with 8 goals scored and have conceded only a couple,losing 2-1 to DC united before demolishing FC Cincinnati 5-0 and beating Philadelphia Union 0-2.

These teams have tied on their past two meetings and the all-time series is as close as it gets, with Orlando City SC holding a slight edge over New York City FC with 6 victories, 7 ties, and just 5 losses.

Orlando City vs NYCFC:Leading Scorers

Orlando City SC: Nani(2)

New York City FC: Jesús Medina (3)

How To Watch Or Live Stream Free Orlando City vs NYCFC In The U.S

The 2021 MLS game between Orlando City SC and New York City FC to be played on Saturday 8 at the Exploria Stadium in Orlando will be broadcasted in the US byESPN Deportes, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes+.

Orlando City vs NYCFC: Predictions And Odds

As you’d expect, bookmakers believe that this game will go down to the wire, although they’re slightly favoring Orlando City SC with +130 odds. New York City FC have +165 odds, while a tie would result in a +250 payout.

* Odds via FanDuel