Orlando City Game Preview: New York Red Bulls

Feb 11, 2023; Indio, CA, USA; New York Red Bulls John Tolkin (47) moves the ball ahead of Minnesota
Feb 11, 2023; Indio, CA, USA; New York Red Bulls John Tolkin (47) moves the ball ahead of Minnesota | Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 13, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Orlando City SC defender Robin Jansson (6) deflects the
Aug 13, 2022; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Orlando City SC defender Robin Jansson (6) deflects the | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Predictions

This is going to be a special season for Orlando City, but this is a brutal opening draw. The Red Bull system is really hard to play against, especially early in the season. This will be an ugly, physical battle to grind out chances and create opportunities.

New York thrives off of pressing and transition moments, and early season Orlando could struggle to break through that intensity. This will be a close, intense game to open the year, but New York squeaks by with a close win late.

Score Prediction: 1-0 Red Bull victory (Lewis Morgan PK)

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The game will be broadcast (in front of the paywall) on Apple TV.