New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions, Jul 20, 2026

Jul 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NY Yankees

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As the New York Yankees prepare to host the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 20, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with strong recent form, having each won 4 of their last 5 games. The Yankees, playing at home, will look to leverage their formidable lineup and deep pitching rotation to secure a victory. Their recent performances suggest a cohesive strategy focused on aggressive batting and solid defense, making them a tough opponent at Yankee Stadium.

The Pirates, meanwhile, have also been impressive, showcasing resilience and effective offensive play. With their recent success, Pittsburgh’s confidence is high, which could be crucial in a challenging away game. Both teams will likely emphasize their strengths: the Yankees will aim to exploit their home advantage, while the Pirates will look to capitalize on any defensive lapses.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.79 for a Yankees win and 2.1 for a Pirates victory, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. Our model gives the Yankees a 52.1% chance of winning with a predicted final score of 5-3. With both teams in good form and capable of delivering strong performances, fans can anticipate an exciting clash with no guaranteed outcomes.

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NY Yankees
52.7%		 Pittsburgh
47.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.83 1.98
MarathonBet 1.86 2.07
WilliamHill 1.82 2.08
Best for US Customers 1.79 2.04

Latest Results

19.07.26 New York Yankees – Los Angeles Dodgers – 2:8
17.07.26 New York Yankees – Los Angeles Dodgers – 1:2
12.07.26 Washington Nationals – New York Yankees – 3:5
11.07.26 Washington Nationals – New York Yankees – 2:4
10.07.26 Washington Nationals – New York Yankees – 3:5		 19.07.26 Cleveland Guardians – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:7
18.07.26 Cleveland Guardians – Pittsburgh Pirates – 5:3
18.07.26 Cleveland Guardians – Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:7
12.07.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Milwaukee Brewers – 14:5
11.07.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Milwaukee Brewers – 3:2

Facts

  • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 2 and 8).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Yankees won 3.
  • In recent matches, NY Yankees has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Pittsburgh is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • NY Yankees may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Yankees won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 141:83. (average 7.1:4.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Yankees won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 79:52. (average 7.2:4.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.03.26 New York Yankees – Pittsburgh Pirates – 3:5
    23.02.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – New York Yankees – 2:6
    06.04.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – New York Yankees – 5:4
    05.04.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – New York Yankees – 4:10
    04.04.25 Pittsburgh Pirates – New York Yankees – 4:9

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 98 56 42 435:421 0.571
    2 New York Yankees 98 54 44 465:381 0.551
    3 Chicago White Sox 98 52 46 469:424 0.531
    4 Cleveland Guardians 100 52 48 392:404 0.520
    5 Boston Red Sox 98 50 48 413:368 0.510
    6 Texas Rangers 99 50 49 412:443 0.505
    7 Seattle Mariners 100 50 50 402:389 0.500
    8 Baltimore Orioles 100 49 51 459:472 0.490
    9 Minnesota Twins 100 49 51 479:503 0.490
    10 Detroit Tigers 98 46 52 416:384 0.469
    11 Toronto Blue Jays 99 46 53 397:442 0.465
    12 Houston Astros 101 47 54 455:508 0.465
    13 Athletics 99 42 57 443:557 0.424
    14 Kansas City Royals 100 40 60 426:525 0.400
    15 Los Angeles Angels 99 38 61 431:494 0.384

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 99 63 36 516:360 0.636
    2 Milwaukee Brewers 99 62 37 502:371 0.626
    3 Atlanta Braves 98 57 41 489:381 0.582
    4 Chicago Cubs 99 56 43 502:440 0.566
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 100 55 45 432:445 0.550
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 97 51 46 437:432 0.526
    7 Miami Marlins 100 52 48 447:428 0.520
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 100 52 48 533:479 0.520
    9 Arizona Diamondbacks 98 50 48 425:437 0.510
    10 Washington Nationals 100 50 50 545:530 0.500
    11 San Diego Padres 99 49 50 405:437 0.495
    12 Cincinnati Reds 98 45 53 414:473 0.459
    13 San Francisco Giants 99 42 57 408:469 0.424
    14 New York Mets 100 42 58 409:471 0.420
    15 Colorado Rockies 101 40 61 484:574 0.396

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