New York City FC desperately need points on Sunday, Oct 25 at 1:30 AM in the MLS. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Orlando City come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). New York City FC travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Orlando City won their last outing, while New York City FC suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Despite playing at home, Orlando City face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. New York City FC have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Orlando City won 0–5. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Orlando City a slight edge, but New York City FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.