Main prediction: both to score

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

New York City FC and New York Red Bulls have a track record that never disappoints football fans.

The two teams meet this 19/09 (Saturday), at Yankee Stadium, at 00:30, and the MLS 2026 gets another chapter of this rivalry.

In their last 5 across all competitions, New York City FC have won 1 time(s) and score 1 goals per match. Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls have won 1 time(s). New York City FC have a 52.63% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls.

Prediction for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

New York City FC are favourites, with a 52.63% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a New York Red Bulls win are at 4.33 and a draw at 4.42.

In the MLS Soccer, New York City FC have accumulated 8 win(s), 8 draw(s) and 9 defeat(s), with 39 goal(s) scored and 33 conceded. Nicolás Fernández leads the scoring chart with 15 goal(s). Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls have accumulated 8 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 11 defeat(s), with 33 goal(s) scored and 48 conceded, with Julian Hall as top scorer with 9 goal(s).

In the last 7 clashes between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls, all had over 9.5 corners.

New York City FC are unbeaten against New York Red Bulls in 3 matches.

New York City FC have conceded goals in all of their last 3 clashes against New York Red Bulls.

In the last 4 matches involving New York City FC, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.

In the last 3 matches involving New York Red Bulls, all had under 2.5 goals.

In the last 4 matches involving New York Red Bulls, all had over 9.5 corners.

Head-to-head between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls

In 32 clashes, New York Red Bulls have the advantage over New York City FC: 14 win(s) against 13 and 5 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/05/2026, in the MLS, the match score was: New York Red Bulls 1-1 New York City FC.

This data can contextualise the predictions for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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New York City FC: current form

New York City FC have played 25 match(es) in the MLS.

See the team's performance in the MLS Soccer 2026:

8 win(s), 8 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.28 point(s) per match

39 goals scored (1.56 per match)

Top scorer: Nicolás Fernández (15 goal(s))

New York Red Bulls: current form

For the visitors, New York Red Bulls have played 25 match(es) in the MLS Soccer.

See their performance:

  • 8 win(s), 6 draw(s), 11 defeat(s)

  • Performance: 1.2 point(s) per match

  • 33 goals scored (1.32 per match)

  • Top scorer: Julian Hall (9 goal(s))

New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls key players

In the MLS, Nicolás Fernández carries New York City Football Club's attack with 15 goal(s).

The playmaker is Agustin Ojeda, leading in assists with 8. In the whole season, Nicolás Fernández has 15 goal(s).

On the other side, Julian Hall is the name that frightens the most for The Red Bulls with 9 goal(s) in the MLS.

In terms of playmaking, Cade Cowell leads in assists with 6. In the whole season, Julian Hall has accumulated 9 goal(s).

New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls statistics in the MLS

New York City FC have an average of 8.56 corners and 1.76 cards per match. New York Red Bulls have 10.88 corners and 2.16 cards. The statistics for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls are in the table below.

Home Team

New York City FC Team Logo

New York City FC

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D D

1.2

Home L D L D W

1

Away W D D L W

1.6

Away Team

New York Red Bulls Team Logo

New York Red Bulls

USA - MLS

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D L D

1

Home L D L W L

0.8

Away W L D L L

0.8

More tips for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls in the MLS:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that New York City FC and New York Red Bulls both find the back of the net.

Correct score prediction for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

The favoritism in the odds points to New York City FC. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: New York City FC 1-0 New York Red Bulls. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

Check out where to watch the live match between New York Red Bulls and New York City FC:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for New York City FC and New York Red Bulls

The line-ups for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls in the MLS Soccer are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

New York City Football Club line-up

  • 2

    Nico Cavallo

    Defender

  • 6

    James Sands

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Nicolás Fernández

    Forward

  • 8

    Andrés Perea

    Midfielder

  • 13

    Thiago Martins

    Defender

  • 17

    Hannes Wolf

    Forward

  • 20

    Luighi Santos

    Forward

  • 24

    Tayvon Gray

    Defender

  • 26

    Agustin Ojeda

    Forward

  • 32

    Jonathan Shore

    Midfielder

  • 49

    Freese Matthew

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

New York Red Bulls line-up

  • 11

    Jorge Ruvalcaba

    Forward

  • 12

    Dylan Nealis

    Defender

  • 14

    Julián Medina

    Defender

  • 15

    Adri Mehmeti

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Julian Hall

    Forward

  • 17

    Cameron Harper

    Forward

  • 26

    Tim Parker

    Defender

  • 34

    Ethan Horvath

    Goalkeeper

  • 37

    Mohammed Sofo

    Forward

  • 48

    Ronald Donkor

    Midfielder

  • 56

    Matthew Dos Santos

    Defender

The New York Red Bulls starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

Match: New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls

Tournament: MLS Soccer 2026

Date: 19/09/2026

Time: 00:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Yankee Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 15 September 2026, at 20:11 Last updated on 15 September 2026, at 20:11
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.