Orlando Pride vs Gotham
ORLANDO, Fla. (Interstat) — A pivotal National Women’s Soccer League match with playoff implications is set for Sunday as the Orlando Pride host NJ/NY Gotham FC.
The Pride (13-9-9) enter the contest with a slight edge in the standings over Gotham (11-9-9). Orlando is coming off a 2-0 victory over the Seattle Reign on Nov. 7, while Gotham looks to rebound from a 3-2 road loss to the North Carolina Courage on Nov. 2.
This season series is split, with each team securing a 2-0 victory on the road. Gotham won the most recent meeting in Orlando on Aug. 29, but the Pride took the match in New Jersey on March 23.
Orlando has found form late in the season, losing just once in its last five matches. Gotham’s recent results have been more volatile, with a 3-0 win over Portland on Sept. 26 sandwiched by a pair of losses and draws in its last five outings.
According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. The result would see Orlando solidify its playoff positioning, while Gotham would continue its push for a postseason berth.
Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday at Exploria Stadium.