New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

New York Red Bulls
LLWWD
5th place in USA Major League Soccer
1
1-1
FT
16/05/2026 19:40
New York City FC
LLWWD
8th place in USA Major League Soccer
USA Major League Soccer
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 19:40) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC preview before placing your bet.

  • New York Red Bulls will face New York City FC in USA Major League Soccer on May 16, 2026 at 19:40.
  • New York Red Bulls are currently 5th with 22 points after 15 matches.
  • New York City FC sit 8th with 19 points from 15 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.25.
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2026-05-16

New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC - Prediction & Odds

New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
New York City FC
New York City FC
2026-05-16 19:40
41
25
34
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
2.25
FT
1-1 1-0
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weather
STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026
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
Head To Head
29/04/2026 19:00
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
1 - 3
New York City FC New York City FC
USA CUP
27/09/2025 19:40
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
2 - 3
New York City FC New York City FC
MLS
17/05/2025 16:30
New York City FC New York City FC
2 - 0
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
MLS
23/11/2024 18:40
New York City FC New York City FC
0 - 2
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
MLS
28/09/2024 19:30
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
1 - 5
New York City FC New York City FC
MLS
18/05/2024 19:40
New York City FC New York City FC
2 - 1
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
MLS
New York Red Bulls
2
33%
Draw
0
0%
New York City FC
4
67%
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls Last 6 matches
09/05/2026 14:40
Chicago Fire 1 - 3 New York Red Bulls
MLS
02/05/2026 19:40
New York Red Bulls 0 - 2 FC Dallas
MLS
29/04/2026 19:00
New York Red Bulls 1 - 3 New York City FC
USA CUP
25/04/2026 19:40
FC Cincinnati 2 - 0 New York Red Bulls
MLS
22/04/2026 19:40
New York Red Bulls 4 - 4 DC United
MLS
18/04/2026 14:40
CF Montreal 4 - 1 New York Red Bulls
MLS
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches New York City FC New York City FC
03/05/2026 15:10
New York City FC 0 - 2 DC United
MLS
29/04/2026 19:00
New York Red Bulls 1 - 3 New York City FC
USA CUP
25/04/2026 14:40
CF Montreal 1 - 0 New York City FC
MLS
22/04/2026 19:40
New York City FC 4 - 4 FC Cincinnati
MLS
18/04/2026 19:40
New York City FC 1 - 2 Charlotte FC
MLS
14/04/2026 19:30
Westchester SC 2 - 5 New York City FC
USA CUP
Win
33%
Draw
17%
Lost
50%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues USA Major League Socce...
Played games
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
15
 New York City FC
New York City FC
15
Goals
Scored
25
Avg. per game
1.67
Conceded
32
Avg. per game
2.13
Scored
25
Avg. per game
1.67
Conceded
21
Avg. per game
1.40
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 Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls

Recent matches

New York City FC

New York City FC

Under /Over

(93%)14 1(7%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)13 2(13%)

Under /Over

(60%)9 6(40%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)6 9(60%)

Under /Over

(53%)8 7(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)6 9(60%)

/Yes

(73%)11 4(27%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)9 6(40%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls
New York City FC New York City FC
Shots
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
Total shots
7.23 avg / game
Blocked
19 total
Avg. 1.90
New York Red Bulls New York Red Bulls Pass New York City FC New York City FC
Total passes
3925
Avg. 302 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
5042
Avg. 388 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
925
Avg. 61.67 / game
 New York City FC
New York City FC
925
Avg. 61.67 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
450
Avg. 30.00 / game
 New York City FC
New York City FC
412
Avg. 27.47 / game
OTHERS
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
15
Played games
New York City FC
New York City FC
15
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.07
1
Clean sheets
3
0.20
3.60
54
Corners
32
2.13
12.67
190
Throw-ins
153
10.20
0.87
13
Offsides
31
2.07
1.73
26
GK saves
31
2.07
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls
DISCIPLINARY
New York City FC
New York City FC
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.07
16
Yellow card
13
0.87
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.07
6.33
95
Fouls
112
7.47
4.40
66
Tackles
102
6.80
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How We Build the New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC on 16 May 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 Red Bulls vs New York City FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess New York Red Bulls's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against New York City FC'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 Red Bulls and New York City FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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