We will have an unexpected duel for the Eastern Conference Final, as many favorites fell short in favor of Orlando City and NY Red Bulls.
The Lions beat Atlanta United 1-0 in the Conference Semifinals, disposing of the team that ended Leo Messi’s team run.
The Red Bulls come in a high mood after getting to this stage following a victory in the New York City Derby, with a comfortable 2-0.
Orlando City vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Odds and Info
Orlando City 1.795 | NY Red Bulls 4.105 | Draw Offs: 4.025 |
When? | Saturday, November 30th, 7:30 pm ET, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MT, and 4:30 pm PT |
Where? | Inter & Co Stadium |
Where can I watch it? | MLS Season Pass on Apple TV |
Why bet on Orlando City?
The locals have been excellent in the MLS Cup, following a regular season where they got from less to more with 15 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses.
This will be a historic game for Orlando City, as this is the first time the Lions are through to the Conference Finals after a near-flawless defensive display in their semifinal affair.
Oscar Pareja’s men did not concede a single effort on target to the Five Stripes, collecting their 15th clean sheet of 2024 across all competitions.
They are undefeated after 90 minutes in their last four MLS encounters, conceding just once in three playoff games this season at Inter & Co Stadium. Now they aim to become the first side from the Sunshine State to book a place in the MLS Cup final.
Why bet on the NY Red Bulls?
The visitors are the NY Red Bulls, who had to work hard to make their way to this final. They finished 7th in the regular season with 11 wins, 14 draws and 9 losses.
We have to give props to Sandro Schwarz, who is in his first season as head coach and opted to play a little more with the ball than we are used to seeing with most Red Bull teams.
However, In the postseason they returned to what they know best, possessing no more than 35% of the ball in any of their previous three games.
Last Saturday, they did the most of their chances, scoring on two of their three targeted efforts to advance into the Conference Finals for the first time since 2018, but they have lost at this stage in their last three appearances and have not made it beyond since 2008.
Final Betting Analysis: Orlando City vs. NY Red Bulls
These teams faced 24 times since Orlando’s introduction to the league and things are pretty balanced, with nine victories for the Floridians, ten for the New Yorkers, and there where nine draws.
Like the Red Bulls, Orlando City have no problem playing the waiting game, but we believe they are better equipped to convert opportunities that fall their way.
We expect the Lions to take the shot and score the first goal, which will halt their opponents, allowing the hosts to easily snag the Conference title and reach their first MLS Cup Final.
Go for a victory for the locals at 1.795. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $79.5 for a total payout of $179.5.