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

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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

	1	X	2
	1.80	3.90	3.80
	1.85	4.15	3.83
	1.86	4.00	3.50
	1.86	4.21	3.91	Watch and Bet
	1.78	4.05	3.75
	1.89	4	3.58
	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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