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New York City vs Orlando City

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AI Match Summary

New York City play Orlando City in the MLS. It looks like a close match. Recently, New York City averaged 1.53 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Orlando City averaged 1.67 goals scored and 2.47 conceded. In past meetings, New York City won 4, Orlando City won 0, and they drew 1. Their last match on Mar 7, 2026 ended 5:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.88 for New York City and 1.88 for Orlando City. This points to a New York City double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

48%
New York City
20%
Draws
32%
Orlando City
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: New York City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • New York City picked up more points recently compared to Orlando City.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.88 vs 1.88 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 63%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 86%
Over 2.5 Goals 63%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 19%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
New York City Clean Sheet 10%
Orlando City Clean Sheet 10%
First Half Goal 77%
Second Half Goal 82%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric New York City Orlando City
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 11 9
Draws 6 6
Losses 13 15
Goals Scored 1.53 1.67
Goals Conceded 1.4 2.47
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 2.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.38 2.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 7, 2026 MLS
New York City vs Orlando City
5:0
Jul 17, 2025 MLS
Orlando City vs New York City
1:2
Mar 9, 2025 MLS
New York City vs Orlando City
2:1
Jul 20, 2024 MLS
Orlando City vs New York City
1:1
Jun 28, 2024 MLS
New York City vs Orlando City
4:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

New York City Compare

Top Goalscorer Parks K.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Ojeda A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Orlando City Compare

Avg xG / game 2.16
Avg xA / game 1.32

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

New York City 45 / 100
Orlando City 31 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
New York City Orlando City

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: New York City or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +20%
2.50
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +10.3%
1.75
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

New York City attacking → ← attacking Orlando City

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

New York City scored in 77% of their last 30 games.

Orlando City let in goals in 97% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 3.80 goals.

New York City went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Orlando City lost 2 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

39 Points in last 5 33
1.63 Goals expected (xG) 2.38
1.38 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 2.13

League Standings

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6Charlotte FC1563624:2321
7FC Cincinnati1555536:3720
8New York City1554625:2119
9DC United1546521:2518
10Columbus Crew1544721:2316
11CF Montreal1442822:3114
12Orlando City1542923:4414
13Toronto FC1435622:2914
14Atlanta United1432914:2311
15Philadelphia Union15141018:307