Orlando City SC boss Oscar Pareja is on a mission to shake up his team’s attack after recent struggles in front of goal. Despite being one of the top scorers in the Eastern Conference with 40 goals, they failed to find the back of the net in their last game against CF Montreal.
Pareja acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, “We’re trying. We’re exploring different ways to improve. We haven’t had a bad record offensively this year, but still, we want to do better.”
Their next challenge comes against New York City FC, who are also looking to bounce back from a defeat. NYCFC coach Pascal Jansen highlighted defensive lapses in their loss to Charlotte FC, emphasizing the need for better communication and organization at the back.
Key players to watch in this matchup include Orlando’s Martin Ojeda, who has been in fine form with 10 goals this season, and NYCFC’s Maxi Moralez, who has a history of scoring against Orlando but has struggled to find the net recently.
In terms of predictions, Orlando City are favored to come out on top based on their recent form and head-to-head record against NYCFC. The Opta win probability gives Orlando a 53.3% chance of victory, with a draw at 23.9% and NYCFC at 22.8%.
