New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – Match Preview

The Red Bull Arena is gearing up for an exciting clash between the New York Red Bulls and New York City FC. This Round 1 match is scheduled for a Friday night kickoff on September 28th, 2024, at 23:30 GMT. The Red Bulls are currently in 12th place with 44 points. New York City FC is four spots below at 16th with 41 points, both after 30 games. Aiming for the top six at the season’s start, this derby is crucial for both teams. A victory here could kickstart their campaigns and set a positive tone for the rest of the season.

New York Red Bulls – Form

The New York Red Bulls have shown mixed results in their last three Major League Soccer games. They drew 2-2 with Atlanta United at Red Bull Arena on September 21st. Dante Vanzeir and Elias Manoel scored for the home side. Before that, they faced a 2:1 defeat against Chicago Fire FC. Dennis Gjengaar scored in that match. Their game before these was a 1:1 draw with Sporting Kansas City.

New York City FC – Form

New York City FC’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with no wins in their last three Major League Soccer games. They drew 1-1 with Inter Miami CF at home on September 21, 2024. Before this, they faced a 1-5 defeat against Philadelphia Union. Their last away game ended in a 1-1 draw against DC United, with Santiago Rodriguez scoring a penalty.

New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on May 18, 2024. New York City FC won 2:1. In their last 10 matches, both teams have won 4 times each. The last five clashes saw both teams scoring in 2 matches. The Red Bulls have a strong defensive record, with 4 clean sheets in these encounters. At home, the Red Bulls have been dominant. They have not lost in 14 of the last 16 home matches against New York City FC.

New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – Standings

The Red Bull Arena is ready for this exciting derby. The standings show the Red Bulls in 12th place with 44 points from 30 matches. New York City FC is close behind in 16th place with 41 points. Both teams aimed for the top 6 at the start of the season. This match is crucial for both sides, as a win could significantly change their fortunes.

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – Top scorers

Lewis Morgan leads the home team’s scoring with 12 goals this season. Elias Manoel has added 7 goals. Emil Forsberg and Cameron Harper have contributed 6 and 5 goals, respectively. Wikelman Carmona has scored 3 goals. For the away team, Alonso Martinez also has 12 goals. Santiago Rodriguez has contributed 9 goals from the midfield. Hannes Wolf and Monsef Bakrar have scored 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Agustin Ojeda has added 3 goals.

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor the New York Red Bulls with odds of 2.10 for a home win. A draw is at 3.60, and an away win for New York City FC is at 3.20. The Red Bulls have a strong home record and have conceded fewer goals this season. However, NYCFC’s resilience makes the match outcome uncertain. For alternative betting markets, the “halftime-fulltime” option offers odds of 2.625 for the home team leading at both intervals.

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are 1.65, and “Under 2.5” goals are at 2.20. The last 10 encounters have seen fewer than 3.5 goals. The Red Bulls have scored in 14 of their last 16 home games against NYCFC. NYCFC has scored less than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 away games against the Red Bulls. The “Under 2.5” option at 2.20 odds could be valuable, considering the trend towards tighter games.

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are 1.571 for “Yes” and 2.25 for “No”. In their last 10 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. The Red Bulls’ recent home form and NYCFC’s away form show a similar trend. Given their previous meetings and current scoring form, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.571 seems likely.

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC – Prediction