- Minnesota form: Minnesota have won only once in their last ten competitive games (4 draws and 5 defeats).
- Orlando form: Orlando have won five of their last ten, losing four and drawing one.
Minnesota vs Orlando could be a good watch
Minnesota United, who are currently 1.73 favorites to beat Orlando City SC at Allianz Field, can take the lead in the MLS 2026 race by beating the Lions on Sunday, who are 4.0 and the draw is 4.1.
New Loons head coach Cameron Knowles has already brought a few changes to the side, including a higher defensive line and more aggressive pressing. The Loons have done well to win the ball back upfield and get forward quickly, but they have lacked a killer instinct in their attacking third.
Orlando City SC, on the other hand, were a different beast under Martin Perelman, who has brought a fresh approach to the club during his interim spell. The Lions have utilised more varied tactics and player rotations in recent weeks and seem to be playing with more belief.
Their attack has been good enough to keep scoring goals with Antoine Griezmann, who has three in his last five appearances, chipping in.
- Minnesota beat CF Atlante 1-0 in the CONCACAF Leagues Cup, then played out a 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake before losing 0-0 to Atlanta United in MLS.
- Orlando drew 1-1 with FC Cincinnati, lost 1-2 to Chicago Fire and beat Real Salt Lake 2-1.
Loons have momentum but Lions have bite
Orlando strengths
Orlando's best bits come from the balance of the team, with a disciplined holding midfielder allowing the system to function and some asymmetric overloads out wide. The tempo they play with and the localized pressing they do in the attacking third are also attractive.
Midfield battle
The battle in midfield will be key here and Minnesota's high line might be a bit susceptible to an Orlando side that can play through a press.
Betting view
Both teams to score looks overpriced at 1.44, as does Over 2.5 goals at 1.44. We are taking the visitors to get a result by backing them in the double chance wager.
