Our New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction: 1-1
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls in the USA MLS is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 17, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC's Last Match – DC United vs New York City FC
New York City FC will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 USA MLS stalemate against DC United on May 15. In that match, New York City FC recorded 58% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DC United | 42% | 0 (2) | 0.92 | 31 |
New York City FC | 58% | 16 (5) | 1.55 | 66 |
New York Red Bulls's Last Match – Nashville SC vs New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 USA MLS defeat against Nashville SC on May 15. In that match, New York Red Bulls had 56% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nashville SC | 44% | 5 (7) | 1.96 | 41 |
New York Red Bulls | 56% | 4 (2) | 0.5 | 54 |
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC | New York Red Bulls | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while New York Red Bulls average 2.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
New York City FC 7-10
New York Red Bulls 20-13
What are the odds for this match?
New York City FC to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.8
New York Red Bulls to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825