NWSL Match Preview: Orlando Pride (11-8-7) vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC (9-8-9)

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Venue & Game Information

Location: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, FL

Kickoff: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET

Broadcast: ESPN2 / Paramount+

Weather Forecast: Kickoff temperature around 80°F, humidity near 78–80%, winds 8–10 mph. 40–50% chance of thunderstorms in the hours before kickoff, which could affect pitch conditions.

Injury Report

Orlando Pride:

Barbra Banda (season-ending injury, knee) – out

Marta – available, veteran leadership role

Lizbeth Ovalle – newly signed, fitness uncertain after transfer from Tigres UANL

NJ/NY Gotham FC:

Tierna Davidson (knee) – out

Ella Stevens (knee) – out

Mandy Freeman – suspension served, available for selection

Team Recent Form

Orlando Pride:

Winless in last 5 matches, scoring just 2 goals in that span

Home record: 6–3–4, strong defensive performances at Inter&Co Stadium

Key stat: averaging 1.4 goals per game, conceding 1.2 goals per game

NJ/NY Gotham FC:

Fighting for playoff survival, currently holding final postseason spot

Winless in last 3 matches, struggling offensively (just 1 goal scored)

Away record: 3–5–5, inconsistent on the road

Player Matchups

Orlando Pride:

Marta – creative playmaker, 5 assists this season

Adriana – 7 goals, pace on the wing

Anna Moorhouse – goalkeeper, 1.15 GAA, reliable shot-stopper

Gotham FC:

Gabi Portilho – returning from Copa América success, 4 goals, 6 assists

Jaelin Howell – midfield anchor, defensive stability

Lynn Williams – 6 goals, veteran forward with playoff experience

Series History

Orlando defeated Gotham 2–0 in New Jersey earlier this season.

Gotham last beat Orlando in 2024, one of only two Pride losses that year.

Overall head-to-head: Orlando holds a slight edge in recent meetings.

Betting Trends

Orlando: winless in last 5, but 3–1–1 ATS at home in last 5 matches

Gotham: 1–3–1 in last 5 overall, 2–3 ATS on the road

Over has hit in 2 of last 5 Orlando games; Gotham trending Under in 4 of last 6

Summary: This late-season clash at Inter&Co Stadium carries playoff implications. Orlando Pride look to snap a winless streak without Barbra Banda, while Gotham FC fight to secure the final postseason spot. Expect a tense, low-scoring battle with Orlando’s home advantage and Marta’s creativity giving them the edge. Betting value leans toward Orlando ML and Under 2.5 goals.

MATCH ODDS

Orlando Pride + 135                       Draw + 210         NJ/NY Gotham FC + 175

Over 2.5 – 110                   Under 2.5 – 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 15, 2025

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