New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | MLS 2025

NY Red Bulls were the better side when the last time both sides battled.

New York City FC are all set to host New York Red Bulls in the upcoming Major League Soccer 2025 fixture. The interesting Eastern Conference contest between the two teams will take place at Citi Field.

Even though New York City FC will be at home, they will not be feeling very confident as they fell prey to NY Red Bulls when they last time they battled. The hosts were held to a goalless draw in their last MLS game against DC United. They will have to come up with a different set of plays here and a better attack rate.

New York Red Bulls are in eighth place on the Eastern Conference Major League Soccer points table, which is just a spot above their upcoming opponents. They will be away from home, which might keep their confidence levels low, but they are surely going to come up with a fight here.

Kick-off:

• Location: New York, USA
• Stadium: Citi Field
• Date: Sunday, May 18
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 IST; Saturday, May 17; 20:30 GMT/ 15:30 ET/ 12:30 PT
• Referee: Allen Chapman
• VAR: In use

Form:

New York City FC: W-W-L-L-D

New York Red Bulls: W-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Alonso Martinez (New York City FC)

Alonso Martinez is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. Because of their lacklustre attack, NY City have not been able to come up with the top performances in their last few Major League Soccer fixtures. Martinez will be looking to step up and score a goal or two here.

Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls)

The 33-year-old Swedish midfielder came up with four goal involvements in his last MLS game for the NY Red Bulls. Emil Forsberg is going to play an essential role in the midfield and as well as in the attacking front for the visitors. He might also emerge as the game-changer for his side in the coming league fixture.

Match Facts

• New York City FC have failed to score any goals in their last three fixtures.
• Both New York City FC and New York Red Bulls have won two games each their last five meetings against one another.
• New York City FC have not won any of their last three games.

New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls: Betting Tips and Odds

• NY Red Bulls to win @11/5 William Hill
• Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to score @7/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

New York City FC will be without the services of Keaton Parks, Kevin O’Toole and Malachi Jones as they have injuries.

New York Red Bulls will miss out on Dylan Nealis, Lewis Morgan and three other players as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 30

New York City FC won: 10

New York Red Bulls won: 16

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

New York City FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Freese (GK); Gray, Martins, Haak, Cavallo; Shore, O’Neill; Moralez, Fernandez, Perea; Martinez

New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Coronel (GK); Duncan, Sean Nealis, Eile, Valencia; Carballo, Edelman; Carmona, Forsberg, Sofo; Choupo-Moting

Match Prediction

The hosts have struggled with their attack in their last few games which might be a problem for them yet again. New York Red Bulls might go on to defeat New York City FC in the upcoming MLS 2025 fixture.

Prediction: New York City FC 1-2 New York Red Bulls

Telecast Details

All MLS 2025 matches can be watched live on Apple TV.

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