New York Red Bulls hold the edge through superior form and a stronger league position, sitting 8 points above Orlando City SC with 22 points from 15 games. Orlando City SC have lost 9 of their 15 matches this season, the worst record in the bottom half of the table.

New York Red Bulls’ midfield trio of **B. Kaltefleiter**, **R. Donkor**, and **A. Mehmeti** will look to control possession against Orlando’s **W. Cartagena** and **I. Gómez**, who have struggled to protect a defense that has conceded 44 goals. Orlando City SC’s attack, led by **Marco Pasalic** and **Harvey Sarajian**, must break through a New York backline anchored by **J. Bazán**.

**Roald Mitchell** and **J. Ruvalcaba** are the key attacking threats for New York Red Bulls, combining for goals and assists in their recent good form. For Orlando City SC, goalkeeper **M. Crépeau** faces a heavy workload against a team that has scored 25 goals, while **Gustavo Caraballo Delgado** offers pace on the counter.

New York Red Bulls are without **E. M. Choupo-Moting**, **C. Harper**, and **A. Marcucci** for this fixture. Orlando City SC will miss **J. Gerbet**, **N. Miller**, and **R. Jansson** due to injury.