New York City vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2026
New York City vs New York Red Bulls Predictions
City should be able to deliver a return when they go up against the Red Bulls, with odds of -143 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.
Check out the complete New York City vs NY Red Bulls betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
New York City vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York City take on New York Red Bulls in the Hudson River Derby at Yankee Stadium, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Friday 18 September.
New York City FC got the win in their last game. A 2-0 victory occurred on the road at America First Field when meeting Real Salt Lake. Pascal Jansen's side had 48% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Nicolas Fernandez and Luighi each scored one goal.
New York Red Bulls won their previous game 1-0. This was an away victory at Lower.com Field against Columbus Crew. The Red Bulls had five shots on goal and 41% possession, with Ronald Donkor striking late with the winner.
H2H: 1-1 Draw When Teams Last Met
City have not lost to the Red Bulls in the past four meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in six City victories and two Red Bulls wins. There have also been two draws.
| MLS | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |  NY Red Bulls |
32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 43 | 59 | -16 | 43:59 | 39 |
| 22 |  NYCFC |
33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 48 | 45 | 3 | 48:45 | 39 |
3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 11.2 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. City have had 49.7% possession and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 12.5 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal, while earning 4.4 corners.
Nicolas Fernandez leads the way with 5 goals, while Luighi and Agustin Ojeda have scored 4 and 2 respectively. The leading assistor is Agustin Ojeda with 5.
The Red Bulls have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 0.8 goals. Michael Bradley's team average 53.4% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 14.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
The leading scorers have been Emil Forsberg and Mijahir Jimenez with 2, while Ronald Donkor has 1. Cade Cowell has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
New York City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese (GK), Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, James Sands, Nico Cavallo, Aiden O'Neill, Andres Perea, Agustin Ojeda, Nicolas Fernandez, Hannes Wolf, Luighi.
New York Red Bulls confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ethan Horvath (GK), Dylan Nealis, Tim Parker, Julian Bazan, Matthew Dos Santos, Ronald Donkor, Adri Mehmeti, Mohammed Sofo, Cameron Harper, Julian Hall, Cade Cowell.
Main Match Prediction
There are several reasons to back New York City, especially considering that you can get value odds of -143. We think that the Pigeons will have too much in hand in the Hudson River Derby.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We study the MLS form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
If you want to pimp the odds about City to win on the Full-Time Result market, you might consider going down the Bet Builder route and combine this pick with other selections.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Red Bulls
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by City. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Player Prop Picks
Emil Forsberg (NY Red Bulls) is available at -108 to have at least one shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Hannes Wolf (NYCFC) has racked up four goals in his past eight MLS games on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +185 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five consecutive Red Bulls away matches, while the same outcome has happened in two straight City games. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll bet the Total Corners line to be covered which is on offer at odds of -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: New York City to win, two or less goals to be registered accompanied by Emil Forsberg (NY Red Bulls) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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New York City vs New York Red Bulls Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 58% chance of winning according to the latest odds, New York City FC are favourites to prosper in this MLS encounter and they’re available at -139 with the bookies. New York Red Bulls are regarded as the least likely winner at +320.
A 2+ goal margin of victory for City against Red Bulls means a full payout at -112 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -222.
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There is +120 available that Alonso Martínez finds the net at any stage. He is available at +380 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: Last 10 MLS matches only.
New York City haven’t won any of their past three games at Yankee Stadium. The Pigeons have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
The Red Bulls have finished with five defeats, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
City enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium. There have been three City victories, one Red Bulls win and one draw in the past 5 H2H games at Yankee Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Home Stats |
4-4-2 | 3.60 | 2.30 | 1.30 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| New York Red Bulls Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.80 | 1.10 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- MLS: 17/05 2026 Red Bulls 1 City 1
- U.S. Open Cup: 30/04 2026 Red Bulls 1 City 3
- MLS: 28/09 2025 Red Bulls 2 City 3
- MLS: 17/05 2025 City 2 Red Bulls 0
- MLS: 23/11 2024 City 0 Red Bulls 2
- MLS: 29/09 2024 Red Bulls 1 City 5
- MLS: 19/05 2024 City 2 Red Bulls 1
- MLS: 16/09 2023 City 0 Red Bulls 0
- MLS: 14/05 2023 Red Bulls 1 City 0
- MLS: 17/09 2022 City 2 Red Bulls 0
New York City League Stats
New York Red Bulls League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for New York City this season are Nicolas Fernandez (15), Agustin Ojeda (5), Hannes Wolf (5)
- Top Assistors for New York City this season are Agustin Ojeda (8), Maxi Moralez (6), Nicolas Fernandez (4)
New York City vs New York Red Bulls Lineups & Team News
Double-check the City vs Red Bulls team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the MLS together with updated injury news.
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
New York Red Bulls Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
New York City Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
New York Red Bulls Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
New York City Substitutes
- 9Benie Traore
- 16Alonso Martinez
- 22Kevin O'Toole
- 23Maxwell Murray
- 30Tomas Romero
- 32Jonathan Shore
- 34Raul
- 35Mitja Ilenic
- 88Malachi Jones
New York Red Bulls Substitutes
- 6Robert Voloder
- 8David Ruiz
- 10Emil Forsberg
- 11Jorge Ruvalcaba
- 13E. M. Choupo-Moting
- 59Devin Padelford
- 60Sekou Kone
- 77John McCarthy
- 92Dennis Nelich
Previous New York City Lineups
Previous New York Red Bulls Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pascal Jansen
New York Red Bulls Player Stats & Squad
MLS Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 66:23 | 71 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 32 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 54:44 | 58 |
| 3 | Vancouver | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 67:33 | 58 |
| 4 | Inter Miami | 32 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 75:55 | 56 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 61:50 | 55 |
| 6 | FC Dallas | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 59:50 | 55 |
| 7 | Charlotte FC | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 63:48 | 53 |
| 8 | SJ Earthquakes | 33 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 56:48 | 52 |
| 9 | St. Louis | 33 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 58:48 | 51 |
| 10 | Houston Dynamo | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 42:39 | 51 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 62:51 | 47 |
| 12 | Los Angeles FC | 32 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 50:35 | 47 |
| 13 | FC Cincinnati | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 67:73 | 46 |
| 14 | Columbus Crew | 33 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 55:49 | 44 |
| 15 | LA Galaxy | 33 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 49:55 | 44 |
| 16 | Colorado Rapids | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 46:47 | 43 |
| 17 | Orlando City | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 62:78 | 43 |
| 18 | Seattle Sounders | 32 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 41:40 | 43 |
| 19 | Real Salt Lake | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 51:51 | 42 |
| 20 | Portland Timbers | 32 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 57:60 | 40 |
| 21 | NY Red Bulls | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 43:59 | 39 |
| 22 | NYCFC | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 48:45 | 39 |
| 23 | Toronto FC | 32 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 50:60 | 39 |
| 24 | San Diego | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 57:62 | 38 |
| 25 | Minnesota Utd | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 50:56 | 38 |
| 26 | Austin FC | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 42:63 | 34 |
| 27 | D.C. United | 33 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 39:60 | 33 |
| 28 | Atlanta United | 32 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 40:56 | 30 |
| 29 | CF Montréal | 33 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 37:67 | 26 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 39:81 | 23 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 45:12 | 44 |
| 2 | NE Revolution | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 30:18 | 35 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 37:16 | 34 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 31:19 | 33 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 39:15 | 32 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 31:15 | 31 |
| 7 | St. Louis | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 36:23 | 31 |
| 8 | Orlando City | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 32:22 | 30 |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 31:21 | 30 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 39:30 | 30 |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 29:19 | 29 |
| 12 | Chicago Fire | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 30:21 | 29 |
| 13 | FC Dallas | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 29:22 | 29 |
| 14 | Houston Dynamo | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 19:14 | 29 |
| 15 | Portland Timbers | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 34:27 | 28 |
| 16 | LA Galaxy | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 26:21 | 27 |
| 17 | Toronto FC | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 36:33 | 27 |
| 18 | Inter Miami | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 43:28 | 26 |
| 19 | Philadelphia | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 20 | SJ Earthquakes | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30:26 | 26 |
| 21 | Seattle Sounders | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 24:22 | 25 |
| 22 | San Diego | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37:29 | 23 |
| 23 | NYCFC | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 30:24 | 21 |
| 24 | NY Red Bulls | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 24:29 | 21 |
| 25 | D.C. United | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20:28 | 20 |
| 26 | Minnesota Utd | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 22:21 | 19 |
| 27 | Austin FC | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 22:23 | 18 |
| 28 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19:23 | 17 |
| 29 | Atlanta United | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 23:32 | 14 |
| 30 | Sporting KC | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 24:35 | 14 |
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