At 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 23rd, the New York Red Bulls will take on New York City at Citi Field in New York, NY. The Red Bulls have won two straight and are +215.0 on the money line compared to NYCFC at +105.0. The line for a draw is paying out at +235.0, and the over/under goal line is at 2.5 goals. New York City is 7th in the Eastern Conference, and the Red Bulls are 6th. Both teams have won two straight.
New York Red Bulls vs. New York City Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: New York Red Bulls at New York City
- Where: New York, NY at Citi Field
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds NYC +105.0 | NYR +215.0 O/U 2.5
New York Red Bulls Preview
Heading into this match against New York City, the Red Bulls have won two straight matches, including a win over the second-ranked Columbus Crew. Over their last seven matches, the Red Bulls have gone 3-3-1. On the season, they are 11-9-14, putting them in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been favored in 21 matches, going 8-4-9, while going 5-5-5 as the underdog. Overall, they have 47 points, which is tied with Vancouver for 7th place in the league.
The New York Red Bulls have been an average offensive team this season, ranking 13th in goals scored and 7th in shots on goal. They have had more corners than their opponents in 55.9% of their matches. Lewis Morgan is their top scorer, ranking 22nd in MLS with 13 goals. He also leads the team in shots on goal and is 16th in the league in that category. Dante Vanzeir is their leader in assists and is 18th in MLS in that category.
Heading into their match against the New York City offense, the Red Bulls' defense is 15th in MLS, allowing 1.5 goals per match. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 1.7 goals per match. They are also 18th in blocked shots and 13th in interceptions. Carlos Miguel is 24th in clean sheets and 22nd in saves.
New York City Preview
As the MLS season winds down, New York City finds themselves in a tight race for playoff positioning. They currently sit 6th in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind Charlotte FC. Over their last three matches, they have gone 2-1, with their only loss coming on the road against FC Cincinnati. Overall, they have been much better at home, going 10-4-3, compared to just 4-8-5 on the road. They will look to extend their winning streak to three matches as they take on the New York Red Bulls.
Alonso Martínez has been the top scorer for New York City this season, finding the back of the net 16 times, which is eighth in MLS. Santiago Rodríguez has also been a key contributor, leading the club in shots on goal and ranking 20th in the league in that category. He has scored 12 goals, which is 25th in MLS. Hannes Wolf has been the top playmaker for New York City, as he has seven assists, which is 26th in the league. He has also scored five goals this season. Overall, New York City is 12th in MLS in goals scored, averaging 1.6 per match.
Heading into their final match of the season, the New York City defense is coming off a strong stretch of matches, as they have given up just two goals over their last three matches. This includes a shutout against FC Cincinnati, who is currently 9th in the league in scoring. Overall, New York City is 10th in the league in goals allowed, and they are 11th in blocked shots. Keeper Matt Freese is 4th in the league in saves and has five clean sheets on the year.
New York Red Bulls vs. New York City Head To Head
The New York City Red Bulls and New York City FC will face off for the third time this season. New York City has won both of the previous matchups, outscoring the Red Bulls 7-2. They have also had more shots on goal in both matchups.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City Free Pick
With both the New York Red Bulls and New York City struggling to find the net this season, we have this match between the two ending in a 0-0 draw, which is listed at +235.0. Coming into the match, the Red Bulls have been slightly better on offense, ranking 7th in shots on goal compared to NYCFC at 14th. Our projections are not giving either team a shot on goal, with Ryan Meara of the Red Bulls coming in with the best chance to score a goal. As for NYCFC, Tayvon Gray has the best chance to find the net.
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: DRAW +235.0
