New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction and Betting Tips | 23rd November 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with the Hudson River Derby this weekend as New York Red Bulls lock horns with New York City FC in an important encounter at the Citi Field on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York City FC finished in sixth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The home side outscored FC Cincinnati over three legs and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, finished in seventh place in the Eastern Conference league table in the regular season and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Red Bulls narrowly edged Columbus Crew to an aggregate victory in the previous round and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have a good record in the Hudson River Derby and have won 15 out of the 29 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York City FC's 10 victories.
- New York Red Bulls have got the better of New York City FC in each of the four previous knockout games between the two teams, with three of these encounters coming in the US Open Cup.
- New York City FC have won five of their eight playoff matches at home in all competitions and have won each of their last three such games.
- Alonso Martinez has scored 12 of his 17 goals at home in MLS this season.
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
New York City FC have an impressive home record in playoff matches and have a point to prove going into this game. Alonso Martinez has played a pivotal role for the hosts this season and will need to be at his best in this fixture.
New York Red Bulls can pack a punch on their day and have a good recent record in this fixture. New York City FC have been the better team this season, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York City FC 2-1 New York Red Bulls
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York City FC to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score first - Yes
