New York Red Bulls go up against New York City FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2022 at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on Monday, July 18. The match will start at 2.30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The New York Red Bulls are coming into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati. Lewis Morgan scored a 29th-minute penalty to get himself onto the scoresheet. The hosts are currently fifth on the points table with nine wins, six draws, and five losses in 20 games.
New York City FC are fourth on the points table having won 10 games in 19 games this season. The visitors beat FC Dallas in their previous league game thanks to Heber dos Santos’ match-winning goal. New York City FC have won two and drawn two in their last four games this season.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Major League Soccer 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: New York Red Bulls: 2.33, New York City FC: 3.00, Draw: 3.45
Betwinner odds: New York Red Bulls: 2.325, New York City FC: 2.865, Draw: 3.58
Betway odds: New York Red Bulls: 2.25, New York City FC: 2.87, Draw: 3.50
10CRIC odds: New York Red Bulls: 2.30, New York City FC: 2.99, Draw: 3.43
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC head-to-head
New York Red Bulls and New York City FC have faced each other 19 times in MLS. The hosts have won 10 games whereas the visitors have won seven; two games have been drawn.
New York Red Bulls have won two out of their last three MLS games against New York City FC. One game was drawn.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC probable starting lineups
New York Red Bulls: Carlos Coronel (goalkeeper), John Tolkin, Aaron Long (captain), Dylan Nealis, Tom Edwards, Cristian Casseres, Frankie Amaya, Lewis Morgan, Lucas Linhares, Tom Barlow, Patryk Klimala.
New York City FC: Sean Johnson (goalkeeper & captain), Tavyon Gray, Thiago Martins, Malta Amundsen, Maxime Chanot, Thiago Andrade, Nicolas Acevedo, Gabriel Pereira, Talles Magno, Heber dos Santos, Valentin Castellanos.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Major League Soccer 2022 top picks and players to watch
New York Red Bulls: Lewis Morgan will be the top pick from the New York Red Bulls. The Scottish footballer has scored nine goals in 19 games this season. Morgan also previously scored seven goals for Inter Miami across two seasons in the MLS.
New York City FC: Valentin Castellanos will be the player to watch out for from the New York City FC. The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals in 15 games and is the joint highest goal-scorer in MLS this season. The Argentine has scored 34 goals in his last 50 games in the MLS.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Major League Soccer 2022 prediction
The New York Red Bulls have a slight edge going into the game against New York City FC. The hosts have a better head-to-head record against the visitors.
New York City FC lost their last head-to-head match against the New York Red Bulls. The visitors are in great form, having won two back-to-back league games, and would want to upset the hosts.