New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Prediction: Can’t be too sure of either side

The two New York teams face each other for their first clash of the season as The Red Bulls welcome New York City FC to the Red Bulls Arena. New York Red Bulls are having one hell of a season and they are without a win in their last 7 matches. While New York City have suffered back to back defeats in their last 2 games, but are having a much better season than the hosts. New York City are also placed higher in the eastern conference table than the host as they are in 5th with 15 points from 11 matches and New York Red Bulls are 15th with 9 points from 11 matches.

New York Red Bulls (LDLDD)

New York Red Bulls play in this game with the worst possible record after 11 games played. They are without a win in their last 7 matches in the MLS. And their last 5 MLS games ended in 3 draws and 2 defeats. Their last game in the MLS was against Philadelphia Union on home soil and they lost 1-0. They went behind in the 31st minute after Daniel Gazdag scored from the penalty spot. The single goal was enough for Philadelphia Union to take home all 3 points. New York Red Bulls were the better team according to match statistics as they had 53% possession, 3 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

New York Red Bulls are ranked 15th in the eastern conference and 27th on the MLS table, with 9 points from 11 games played. Their overall match records are 1 win, 6 draws and 4 defeats and their goal ratio is 7:11.

• Team streak: no wins (7), without a clean sheet (9), less than 2.5 goals (7/7), first to concede (6/6), more than 4.5 cards (7/8), less than 10.5 corners (8/8).

New York City FC (LLWWD)

New York City FC have worries of their own despite being the better team in this match. They have suffered back-to-back defeats in the league and another loss here will definitely look really bad. Their last 5 matches ended in 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats and their last game was a 3-2 defeat against Charlotte FC. The first half was dramatic as both sides attacked each other and scored goals at both ends. Charlotte FC scored two goals in the 8th and 39th minute through Enzo Copetti and New York City scored one through Gabriel Pereira in the 37th minute. In the second half, New York City grabbed the equalizer as Santiago Rodriguez scored from the penalty spot but unfortunately they fell behind through Richard Ledezma own goal. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Charlotte FC. According to match statistics, New York City had 58% possession, 6 shots on target and 7 corner kicks.

• Team streak: without a clean sheet (8), both teams scoring (5/6), first to concede (5/7), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Head to Head

New York City and New York Red Bulls have played against each other 20 times. New York Red Bulls have 9 wins, while New York City have 8 wins and 3 matches ended in a draw.

• There were less than 2.5 goals in 5/7 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 7/8 meetings.

Expert Analysis and Tips

New York Red Bulls have scored 7 goals and conceded 11 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 0.6 goals per game and had a 5% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.6 chances per game and played an average of 14.1 shots per game. They played an average of 4.2 shots on target per game and an average of 4.6 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.0 goals per game and they have kept 1 clean sheet.

New York City FC have scored 14 goals and conceded 14 in 11 games this season. They scored an average of 1.3 goals per game and had a 11% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.9 chances per game and played an average of 11.4 shots per game. They played an average of 4.1 shots on target per game and an average of 4.5 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.3 goals per game and they have kept 1 clean sheet.

Betting Tips:-

• Away Over 0.5 Goal at 1.60 Odds
• Home Under 1.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds
• Both Teams to Score No 1.82 Odds