New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 September

New York City FC
LLWWD
8th place in USA Major League Soccer
? - ?
18/09/2026 19:30
New York Red Bulls
LLWWD
5th place in USA Major League Soccer
USA Major League Soccer
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls on 18 September 2026 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls preview before placing your bet.

  • New York City FC will face New York Red Bulls in USA Major League Soccer on September 18, 2026 at 19:30.
  • New York City FC are currently 8th with 19 points after 15 matches.
  • New York Red Bulls sit 5th with 22 points from 15 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/09/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Nashville SC Nashville SC
36 15 11 3 1 32 11 21
02 Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF
31 15 9 4 2 39 28 11
03 Chicago Fire Chicago Fire
26 14 8 2 4 27 16 11
04 New England Revolution New England Revolution
25 14 8 1 5 22 18 4
05 New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
22 15 6 4 5 25 32 -7
06 Charlotte FC Charlotte FC
21 15 6 3 6 24 23 1
07 FC Cincinnati FC Cincinnati
20 15 5 5 5 36 37 -1
08 New York City FC New York City FC
19 15 5 4 6 25 21 4
09 DC United DC United
18 15 4 6 5 21 25 -4
10 Columbus Crew Columbus Crew
16 15 4 4 7 21 23 -2
11 CF Montreal CF Montreal
15 15 4 3 8 22 31 -9
12 Toronto FC Toronto FC
15 15 3 6 6 22 29 -7
13 Orlando City Orlando City
14 15 4 2 9 23 44 -21
14 Atlanta United Atlanta United
11 15 3 2 10 14 24 -10
15 Philadelphia Union Philadelphia Union
7 15 1 4 10 18 30 -12
01 Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Whitecaps
32 14 10 2 2 34 12 22
02 San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes
32 15 10 2 3 34 15 19
03 Los Angeles FC Los Angeles FC
27 16 8 3 5 27 17 10
04 Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake
26 14 8 2 4 26 19 7
05 FC Dallas FC Dallas
25 15 7 4 4 30 22 8
06 Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders
24 14 7 3 4 18 16 2
07 Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo
22 14 7 1 6 19 23 -4
08 Minnesota United FC Minnesota United FC
22 15 6 4 5 18 22 -4
09 Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy
20 16 5 5 6 22 25 -3
10 St. Louis City St. Louis City
19 15 5 4 6 19 22 -3
11 Portland Timbers Portland Timbers
17 15 5 2 8 27 29 -2
12 San Diego FC San Diego FC
17 15 4 5 6 30 27 3
13 Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids
16 15 5 1 9 25 24 1
14 Austin FC Austin FC
14 15 3 5 7 19 31 -12
15 Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City
11 15 3 2 10 16 39 -23
New York City FC New York City FC Last 6 matches
24/05/2026 07:40
Nashville SC 2 - 1 New York City FC
USA Major League Soccer
21/05/2026 06:30
Columbus Crew 1 - 0 New York City FC
USA Open Cup
17/05/2026 06:40
New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC
USA Major League Soccer
14/05/2026 06:20
Charlotte FC 0 - 1 New York City FC
USA Major League Soccer
11/05/2026 03:40
New York City FC 3 - 0 Columbus Crew
USA Major League Soccer
04/05/2026 02:10
New York City FC 0 - 2 DC United
USA Major League Soccer
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
24/05/2026 07:40
Sporting Kansas City 1 - 2 New York Red Bulls
USA Major League Soccer
17/05/2026 06:40
New York Red Bulls 1 - 1 New York City FC
USA Major League Soccer
14/05/2026 06:40
New York Red Bulls 3 - 2 Columbus Crew
USA Major League Soccer
10/05/2026 01:40
Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls
USA Major League Soccer
03/05/2026 06:40
New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 FC Dallas
USA Major League Soccer
30/04/2026 06:00
New York Red Bulls 1 - 3 New York City FC
USA Open Cup
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues USA Major League Socce...
Played games
New York City FC
New York City FC
15
 New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
15
Goals
Scored
25
Avg. per game
1.67
Conceded
21
Avg. per game
1.40
Scored
25
Avg. per game
1.67
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
2.13
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 15 matches
YesNo
12 (80%)3 (20%)
In last 15 matches
NoYes
12 (80%)3 (20%)
New York City FC

New York City FC

Recent matches

New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls

Under /Over

(87%)13 2(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)14 1(7%)

Under /Over

(40%)6 9(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(60%)9 6(40%)

Under /Over

(40%)6 9(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)8 7(47%)

/Yes

(60%)9 6(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)11 4(27%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
New York City FC New York City FC
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
Shots
New York City FC
New York City FC
Total shots
7.23 avg / game
Blocked
19 total
Avg. 1.90
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
Total shots
7.85 avg / game
Blocked
28 total
Avg. 2.55
New York City FC New York City FC Pass New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
Total passes
5042
Avg. 388 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
58%
Total passes
3925
Avg. 302 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
54%
TOTAL ATTACKS
New York City FC
New York City FC
925
Avg. 61.67 / game
 New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
925
Avg. 61.67 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
New York City FC
New York City FC
412
Avg. 27.47 / game
 New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
450
Avg. 30.00 / game
OTHERS
New York City FC
New York City FC
15
Played games
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
15
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.20
3
Clean sheets
1
0.07
2.13
32
Corners
54
3.60
10.20
153
Throw-ins
190
12.67
2.07
31
Offsides
13
0.87
2.07
31
GK saves
26
1.73
New York City FC
New York City FC
DISCIPLINARY
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.87
13
Yellow card
16
1.07
0.07
1
Red card
0
0.00
7.47
112
Fouls
95
6.33
6.80
102
Tackles
66
4.40
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How We Build the New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls on 18 September 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this USA Major League Soccer fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess New York City FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against New York Red Bulls's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

USA Major League Soccer Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live USA Major League Soccer standings and the USA Major League Soccer form table to understand exactly where New York City FC and New York Red Bulls sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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