New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City: Preview, How to Watch, & Prediction Lineups

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·1 Agustus 2026

New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City: Preview, How to Watch, & Prediction Lineups

We are gathering around for another MLS Matchday. After an action-packed week capped by an MLS All-Star Game victory, our attention now turns to the weekend and the thrilling matchup ahead.

After defeating the number one team in their conference, Orlando City has to travel to play against the New York Red Bulls. This encounter could be tagged as the more even matchup of the weekend.

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Currently, the Lions trail the NYRB by just two points, making this a must-win for both sides as they chase their postseason hopes.

With this being said, join us for this New York Red Bulls vs. Orlando City preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

Jul 25, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando City SC starting eleven before the game against the Nashville SC at Inter.Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When is the kick-off? Saturday, August 1st
What time is kick-off? 7:30 pm ET
Where is it played? Sport Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey

Predicted lineups for NYRB vs the Lions

New York Red Bulls:

Goalkeeper: Ethan Horvath
Defenders: Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Justin Che, Dylan Nealis, Matthew Dos Santos
Midfielders: Ronald Donkor, Gustav Berggren, Emil Forsberg
Forwards: Cade Cowell, Julian Hall, Mohammed Sofo

Orlando City:

Goalkeeper: Maxime Crépeau
Defenders: Griffin Dorsey, Iago Teodoro, Robin Jansson, Bernardo Rhein
Midfielders: Iván Angulo, Luis Otávio, Braian Ojeda
Forwards: Tiago Souza, Antoine Griezmann, Justin Ellis

Where to watch the New York Red Bulls vs Orlando City

The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:30 pm ET at Sport Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

New York Red Bulls:

Orlando City:

Clovis Archange - International Duty (Out)
Joran Gerbet - Knee (Questionable)
Colin Guske - International Duty (Out)
Nolan Miller - Knee (Out)
Martín Ojeda - Thigh (Out)

Score Prediction

As one of the most evenly matched games of the weekend, this matchup has all the ingredients to become a tactical battle in midfield, much like we predicted for the clash between the Union and the Five Stripes.

The key difference, however, is the presence of Antoine Griezmann in Orlando City's attack. Since his arrival, the Lions have won back-to-back matches, while the Red Bulls head into this contest on a two-game losing streak.

One could assume that the Lions will take the lead at the start, but one thing is clear: whoever scores first will have the outcome at the end, for sure.