New York Red Bulls vs New York City predictions, May 16, 2026

May 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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New York Red Bulls

New York City

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In an eagerly anticipated Major League Soccer clash, the New York Red Bulls will host New York City FC at Red Bull Arena on May 16, 2026. Both teams are keen to improve their current standings as they face off in this intra-city rivalry.

The New York Red Bulls have struggled recently, securing just one victory in their last five matches. Their recent form reflects challenges in consistency, which may hinder their ability to capitalize on home advantage. However, the Red Bulls typically excel in pressure situations, utilizing aggressive pressing and rapid counter-attacks, which could be key to breaking down their rivals.

On the other hand, New York City FC has had a slightly better run, winning two of their last five fixtures. Their tactical approach often emphasizes ball possession and fluid attacking movements, enabling them to create scoring opportunities. As they aim to exploit any defensive lapses from the Red Bulls, their attacking prowess remains a crucial element in this matchup.

With bookmakers providing odds of 2.27 for a home victory and 2.85 for an away win, the probabilities suggest a competitive contest. The prediction model indicates a 43.3% chance of a home win, a 32% likelihood for an away victory, and a 26.1% chance for a draw. As both teams vie for dominance, the match promises to deliver an exciting showcase of MLS action, though no outcome can be guaranteed.

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NY Red Bulls
41.7%		 Draw
25.4%		 NY City
32.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of MLS New York City: 3.45% New York Red Bulls: 1.7%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 2.28 3.7 2.98
MarathonBet 2.32 3.83 2.95 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.2 3.5 2.8
Pinnacle 2.27 3.76 2.85

Latest Results

09.05.26 Chicago Fire – New York Red Bulls – 1:3
02.05.26 New York Red Bulls – FC Dallas – 0:2
29.04.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:3
25.04.26 FC Cincinnati – New York Red Bulls – 2:0
22.04.26 New York Red Bulls – DC United – 4:4		 10.05.26 New York City FC – Columbus Crew – 3:0
03.05.26 New York City FC – DC United – 0:2
29.04.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:3
25.04.26 CF Montréal – New York City FC – 1:0
22.04.26 New York City FC – FC Cincinnati – 4:4

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Red Bulls won 1.
  • NY Red Bulls has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • NY City has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Red Bulls won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 22:28. (average 1.1:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Red Bulls won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:14. (average 1.3:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.04.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:3
    27.09.25 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 2:3
    17.05.25 New York City FC – New York Red Bulls – 2:0
    23.11.24 New York City FC – New York Red Bulls – 0:2
    28.09.24 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 San Jose Earthquakes 12 9 2 1 27:8 19 29
    2 Vancouver Whitecaps 11 8 2 1 27:7 20 26
    3 Los Angeles FC 12 6 3 3 20:12 8 21
    4 Seattle Sounders 10 6 3 1 14:6 8 21
    5 Minnesota United 12 6 3 3 16:18 -2 21
    6 Real Salt Lake 11 6 1 4 20:17 3 19
    7 FC Dallas 12 5 4 3 23:16 7 19
    8 Houston Dynamo 11 6 0 5 17:19 -2 18
    9 Los Angeles Galaxy 12 4 4 4 18:18 0 16
    10 Austin FC 12 3 5 4 18:21 -3 14
    11 Colorado Rapids 12 4 1 7 22:20 2 13
    12 Portland Timbers 11 4 1 6 19:21 -2 13
    13 San Diego FC 12 3 4 5 20:20 0 13
    14 St. Louis City 11 2 3 6 10:18 -8 9
    15 Sporting Kansas City 11 1 2 8 8:32 -24 5

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 11 7 3 1 23:8 15 24
    2 New England Revolution 11 7 1 3 20:13 7 22
    3 Inter Miami 12 6 4 2 26:21 5 22
    4 Chicago Fire 11 5 2 4 20:14 6 17
    5 DC United 12 4 4 4 15:17 -2 16
    6 FC Cincinnati 12 4 4 4 24:27 -3 16
    7 New York City 12 4 3 5 22:18 4 15
    8 Charlotte 12 4 3 5 20:21 -1 15
    9 New York Red Bulls 12 4 3 5 19:28 -9 15
    10 Toronto FC 12 3 5 4 20:24 -4 14
    11 CF Montreal 11 4 0 7 16:23 -7 12
    12 Columbus Crew 12 3 3 6 16:19 -3 12
    13 Atlanta Utd 12 3 1 8 13:20 -7 10
    14 Orlando City 12 3 1 8 16:34 -18 10
    15 Philadelphia Union 12 1 3 8 10:19 -9 6

    MLS Outrights

    1. Inter Miami: 5.04 (13.84%)

    2. Vancouver Whitecaps: 7.08 (9.85%)

    3. Los Angeles FC: 7.48 (9.33%)

    4. Nashville SC: 14.6 (4.78%)

    5. FC Cincinnati: 15 (4.65%)

    6. San Jose Earthquakes: 15 (4.65%)

    7. Cincinnati: 15 (4.65%)

    8. San Diego FC: 17 (4.1%)

    9. Seattle Sounders: 17 (4.1%)

    10. New York City: 20.2 (3.45%)

    11. Houston Dynamo: 24.6 (2.84%)

    12. Minnesota United: 25.2 (2.77%)

    13. New England Revolution: 25.2 (2.77%)

    14. Columbus Crew: 34.8 (2%)

    15. Los Angeles Galaxy: 34.8 (2%)

    16. Toronto FC: 34.8 (2%)

    17. New York Red Bulls: 41 (1.7%)

    18. Orlando City: 41 (1.7%)

    19. Real Salt Lake: 41 (1.7%)

    20. Charlotte FC: 41 (1.7%)

    21. Chicago Fire: 41 (1.7%)

    22. Charlottenlund: 41 (1.7%)

    23. Charlotte Eagles: 41 (1.7%)

    24. FC Dallas: 50.2 (1.39%)

    25. DC United: 50.2 (1.39%)

    26. Toronto: 51 (1.37%)

    27. Atlanta United: 80.2 (0.87%)

    28. Austin: 100 (0.7%)

    29. Colorado Rapids: 100.2 (0.7%)

    30. Portland Timbers: 100.2 (0.7%)

    31. Philadelphia Union: 100.2 (0.7%)

    32. Austin FC: 101 (0.69%)

    33. CF Montreal: 110.2 (0.63%)

    34. St. Louis City: 110.2 (0.63%)

    35. Sporting Kansas City: 130.2 (0.54%)

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