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New York City FC 2-1 New York Red Bulls


Major League Soccer Matchday 20
Citi Field

3'
H. Wolf
25'
C. Harper
32'
J. Sands
45+1'
C. Harper
S. Nealis
64'
M. Bakrar
66'
F. Amaya
67'
S. Nealis
90'
J. Tolkin
90+2'
S. Schwarz
90+3'
S. Nealis
🔮 AI Prediction Home win
Result ✓ Home win

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.60
3.25
2.80
Prob.
38.5%
30.8%
35.7%

Key points

• New York City FC is in good form, sitting 5th in the league with 17 points from 12 games and has won 5 of their last 6 matches.
• New York City FC has scored 11 goals in their last 6 games, averaging 1.83 goals per game, and conceded only 6 goals, showcasing a positive goal difference of 5.
• New York Red Bulls have won their last 2 matches convincingly, scoring 13 goals in the last 6 games (2.17 goals per game), but have conceded 12 goals in the same period.
• New York City FC has had a solid run at home with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 home games, maintaining a low goals conceded per game average of 0.83.
• New York Red Bulls have had a mixed run in their recent away games, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, scoring 11 goals but conceding 14 goals in the last 6 away matches.
• In head-to-head MLS matches, New York Red Bulls have won 15 times against New York City FC's 8 wins, with 4 draws, showing an average of 2.59 goals per match between the teams.

Current streaks

New York City FC

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
4

New York Red Bulls

Wins
2
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
5

Recent form

New York City FC

New York City FC is currently in good form, sitting in 5th position in the league with 17 points from 12 games. In their last six matches, they have won five and lost only one, showcasing their consistency. The team is on a three-game winning streak, having secured victories against Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC, and Colorado Rapids. Notably, their match against Toronto FC was a high-scoring affair, ending 3-2 in favor of New York City FC. The team has scored 11 goals in their last six games, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while conceding only six goals, resulting in a positive goal difference of five. They have also kept two clean sheets during this period, highlighting their defensive stability.

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls are currently in a strong run of form, having won their last two matches convincingly against DC United (4-1) and New England Revolution (4-2). These high-scoring victories have significantly contributed to their impressive goal tally of 13 in the last 6 games, averaging 2.17 goals per game. However, their defensive record is a concern, conceding 12 goals in the same period, including a heavy 6-2 defeat against Inter Miami. Prior to their recent wins, the Red Bulls had a streak of three consecutive draws. With an average of 4.17 total goals per game and 67% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals, their games have been entertaining for neutral fans.

New York City FC

4th · 6-2-5 · 16-15 (+1) · 20 pts
Last 6
WWWLWW
Results
W5 D0 L1
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+5
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Major League Soccer
Philadelphia Union
1 - 2
New York City FC
· Major League Soccer
Toronto FC
2 - 3
New York City FC
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
0 - 2
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 1
Charlotte FC
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 0
DC United
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 0
New England Revolution

New York Red Bulls

3th · 6-5-2 · 24-19 (+5) · 23 pts
Last 6
DDDLWW
Results
W2 D3 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
12
Per game
2
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
DC United
1 - 4
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls
4 - 2
New England Revolution
· Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
6 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls
1 - 1
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls
0 - 0
Chicago Fire

Recent home/away form

New York City FC

New York City FC has had a solid run of form at home in their recent matches, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six home games. They had a three-game winning streak at home, where they kept two clean sheets and scored two goals in each of those victories against Charlotte FC, DC United, and New England Revolution. However, their most recent home game ended in a 0-2 defeat against Colorado Rapids, which was their first loss at home in this sequence. Despite this setback, NYCFC has maintained a relatively low goals conceded per game average of 0.83 and has seen 67% of their home games feature under 2.5 goals, suggesting that their defense has been performing well at home.

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls have had a mixed run of form in their recent away games, with their last six matches resulting in two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite their inconsistency, they have managed to score 11 goals in these six games, averaging 1.83 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding 14 goals at an average of 2.33 per game. The Red Bulls have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net. A notable result was their 6-2 defeat against Inter Miami on May 4th, 2024, which showcased their defensive vulnerabilities. On the other hand, they bounced back with an impressive 4-1 victory over DC United in their most recent away game on May 15th, 2024.

New York City FC

4th · 6-2-5 · 16-15 (+1) · 20 pts
Last 6
WDWWWL
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
5
Per game
0.8
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
0 - 2
Colorado Rapids
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 1
Charlotte FC
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 0
DC United
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 0
New England Revolution
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
1 - 1
Atlanta United
· Major League Soccer
New York City FC
2 - 1
Toronto FC

New York Red Bulls

3th · 6-5-2 · 24-19 (+5) · 23 pts
Last 6
LDWDLW
Results
W2 D2 L2
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
14
Per game
2.3
Goal difference
-3
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
DC United
1 - 4
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
Inter Miami
6 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
Los Angeles FC
2 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
FC Cincinnati
1 - 2
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
Orlando City
1 - 1
New York Red Bulls
· Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
3 - 0
New York Red Bulls

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between New York City FC and New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer (MLS) are as follows:

- New York City FC has won 8 direct matches.
- New York Red Bulls has won 15 direct matches.
- There have been 4 draws between the two teams.

On average, in these direct matches, both teams have scored a total of 2.59 goals per match. In the 2024 season, New York City FC's average goals per match were 1.07, while New York Red Bulls' average goals per match were 1.50.

Key stats include:

- In 9 (90.00%) of New York City FC's home matches, there were over 1.5 goals.
- In 5 (50.00%) of New York City FC's home matches, there were over 2.5 goals.
- In 9 (81.82%) of New York Red Bulls' away matches, there were over 1.5 goals.
- In 8 (72.73%) of New York Red Bulls' away matches, there were over 2.5 goals.

These statistics are based on the data provided from the sources, including FcTables, AiScore, and fscore.net.

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