New York City vs New York Red Bulls predictions, Sep 18, 2026

Sep 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As New York City FC prepares to host the New York Red Bulls on September 18, 2026, both teams are struggling to find their form, with each side failing to secure a victory in their last five matches. New York City FC, currently enduring a winless streak, has been grappling with consistency, which could hinder their attacking prowess. A lack of recent success may affect their confidence as they approach this critical clash at home.

On the other hand, New York Red Bulls are in a similar predicament, equaling their rivals in the hunt for a turnaround. Their tactical approach typically emphasizes high pressing and quick transitions, but recent performances suggest that they have struggled to impose their game plan effectively. Both teams are seeking a catalyst for change and will look to exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.

With bookmakers favoring New York City FC at odds of 1.84 for a home win, predictions indicate a 42.5% likelihood of a victory for them, while the chances of a draw are estimated at 19%, and a New York Red Bulls win sits at 31.7%. As both teams aim to break their winless streak, fans can expect a fiercely competitive encounter, although guaranteed outcomes remain elusive.

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NY City
51.4%		 Draw
23.3%		 NY Red Bulls
25.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 1.80 3.90 3.80
bet_at_home 1.85 4.15 3.83
betsson 1.86 4.00 3.50
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WilliamHill 1.78 4.05 3.75
Pinnacle 1.89 4 3.58
Best for US Customers 1.79 4.00 3.70

Latest Results

12.09.26 Real Salt Lake – New York City FC – 0:2
09.09.26 New York City FC – New England Revolution – 1:2
04.09.26 New York City FC – Nashville SC – 0:0
29.08.26 Toronto FC – New York City FC – 1:1
23.08.26 New England Revolution – New York City FC – 1:1		 12.09.26 Columbus Crew – New York Red Bulls – 0:1
09.09.26 Los Angeles FC – New York Red Bulls – 2:0
05.09.26 Seattle Sounders FC – New York Red Bulls – 0:0
29.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Philadelphia Union – 1:3
22.08.26 New York Red Bulls – Chicago Fire – 1:1

Facts

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY City won 3.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • In this match, NY City is the team to beat.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY City won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 28:22. (average 1.4:1.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY City won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 13:7. (average 1.6:0.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    16.05.26 New York Red Bulls – New York City FC – 1:1
    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

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vancouver Whitecaps 23 14 4 5 52:21 31 46
    2 Houston Dynamo 25 13 4 8 32:28 4 43
    3 FC Dallas 25 12 7 6 49:42 7 43
    4 San Jose Earthquakes 25 12 5 8 44:36 8 41
    5 St. Louis City 25 11 8 6 42:35 7 41
    6 Los Angeles FC 26 11 7 8 41:27 14 40
    7 Colorado Rapids 25 11 2 12 33:32 1 35
    8 Portland Timbers 25 9 5 11 47:47 0 32
    9 San Diego FC 24 8 6 10 42:37 5 30
    10 Los Angeles Galaxy 26 7 9 10 31:40 -9 30
    11 Real Salt Lake 24 8 5 11 37:39 -2 29
    12 Minnesota United 25 7 8 10 37:43 -6 29
    13 Seattle Sounders 23 7 7 9 25:30 -5 28
    14 Austin FC 24 6 8 10 30:43 -13 26
    15 Sporting Kansas City 24 5 3 16 26:59 -33 18

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nashville SC 25 16 6 3 50:21 29 54
    2 Inter Miami 25 12 9 4 61:46 15 45
    3 New England Revolution 24 12 4 8 39:30 9 40
    4 Charlotte 25 11 7 7 45:36 9 40
    5 Chicago Fire 23 11 6 6 44:33 11 39
    6 Orlando City 25 10 4 11 44:56 -12 34
    7 New York City 25 8 8 9 39:33 6 32
    8 FC Cincinnati 24 8 8 8 52:59 -7 32
    9 Philadelphia Union 24 8 6 10 41:39 2 30
    10 New York Red Bulls 25 8 6 11 33:48 -15 30
    11 DC United 24 6 11 7 30:37 -7 29
    12 Toronto FC 25 6 11 8 38:46 -8 29
    13 Columbus Crew 25 6 5 14 35:42 -7 23
    14 Atlanta Utd 25 6 5 14 29:43 -14 23
    15 CF Montreal 25 5 6 14 31:51 -20 21

    MLS Outrights

    1. Cincinnati: 15 (49.82%)

    2. Charlottenlund: 35 (21.35%)

    3. Charlotte Eagles: 35 (21.35%)

    4. Austin: 100 (7.47%)

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