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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%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.28 | 3.7 | 2.98 | |
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2.32 | 3.83 | 2.95 | |
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2.2 | 3.5 | 2.8 | |
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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
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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