New York City vs NY Red Bulls Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Pigeons eye progressing into the MLS Cup’s Conference finals with a win in the New York derby.

In the vibrant soul of New York, where Times Square dazzles with endless lights and the aroma of classic New York Pizza fills the street, the Conference semi-final fixture of the MLS Cup takes us to the Citi Field Stadium in New York where New York City FC are set to lock horns against New York Red Bulls in the New York derby.

New York City FC are riding high on confidence after a dramatic sudden-death victory over FC Cincinnati in the Best-of-Three series. Pulling off what many considered an upset, they eliminated the top-seeded Cincinnati to secure their place in the MLS Cup Conference Semifinals. Now, they are determined to extend their impressive run by overcoming their city rivals, New York Red Bulls, as they aim for a spot in the MLS Cup Final.

After a rocky start in the series, with a 10-man New York City side falling to Cincinnati in the opening fixture, they showcased their resilience by bouncing back with a commanding 3-1 victory. Their ability to hold their nerves under pressure has been key, despite an inconsistent season.

Notably, their most recent encounter with New York Red Bulls resulted in a dominant 5-1 away win, a performance they hope to replicate on home turf as they strive for a triumphant continuation of their MLS Cup campaign. The New York Red Bulls will be eager to move past their recent humiliating defeat at the hands of New York City FC. In their previous encounter, NYCFC delivered a clinical 5-1 victory, with Alonso Martinez scoring a brace and Morales, Andres Perea, and Taywon Gray also getting on the scoresheet.

See you in Queens.🔴 #REDRUNSDEEP 🔴 pic.twitter.com/UPrLi5eAHw

— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) November 10, 2024

The result was a heavy blow for the Red Bulls, and they will be looking to quickly forget the defeat as they prepare for the next challenge. The Red Bulls have shown resilience in their own playoff campaign, having knocked out defending MLS Cup champions, Columbus Crew. After suffering a narrow 3-2 loss in the opening fixture of their best-of-three series, they bounced back emphatically with a 5-4 penalty shootout win in the second match, securing their place in the semifinals.

Now, with their eyes firmly set on the finals, they will look to take down New York City FC in the upcoming clash and redeem themselves from their recent setback.

KickOff:

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4:00 AM IST

Venue: Citi Field Stadium, New York, United States

Form

NY City (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

NY Red Bulls (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Alonso Martinez (New York City):

Alonso Martinez, the 26-year-old Costa Rican winger, has been a standout performer for New York City FC since his arrival in 2023. Born in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Martínez began his career with Belgian second-tier side Lommel before moving to Guadalupe and eventually making his mark in MLS. His first season with NYCFC had been nothing short of impressive, netting 16 goals in 29 appearances.

Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls):

Lewis Morgan, the 28-year-old Scottish winger from Greenock, has emerged as a pivotal figure for New York Red Bulls since his arrival in 2022. A product of the Rangers and St. Mirren academies, Morgan’s career has seen him grace clubs like Celtic, Sunderland, and Inter Miami before making his mark in MLS. With 66 appearances and 27 goals for the Red Bulls, his consistency and flair have established him as a reliable attacking option.

Match Facts:

• NY Red Bulls have an approximately 50% win accuracy over their immediate opponents.
• NY Red Bulls won three of their last five matches.
• NY City FC lost only two of their last five matches.

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

• NY Red Bulls to win: 21/10 with bet365
• Lewis Morgan to score first – 7/1 with Paddy Power
• NY Red Bulls 2-1 NY City FC: 13/2 with William Hill

Injuries and Team News:

The home team are set to miss the presence of Malachi Jones in the upcoming game.

NY Red Bulls will miss the services of Kyle Duncan and Roald Mitchell in the next game.

Los dos maestros 🪄 pic.twitter.com/WbRtwelO0E

— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) November 20, 2024

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 29

NY City FC won: 10

NY Red Bulls won: 15

Draws: 04

Predicted Lineup:

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

Freese (GK); Ilenic, Martins, Haak, O’Toole; Parks, Sands; Wolf, Moralez, Rodrigues; Martinez

NY Red Bulls predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Coronel (GK); Nealls, Reyes, Nealis; Harper, Carballo, Edelman, Tolkin; Vanzeir, Forsberg; Morgan

Match Prediction:

Both teams are in sublime form so far and are equally capable enough to get the better of each other. We expect the away side to secure their place in the finals after a win in a tightly contested semi-final.

Prediction: NY City FC 1-2 NY Red Bulls

Telecast Details:

All MLS 2024 matches can be streamed on Apple TV.

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