Our Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs New York City FC Prediction: 1-0
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs New York City FC in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 8, 2025. New York City FC will put up a fight, but New York City FC’s quality should prevail in a tight 1-0 home win.
This Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs New York City FC 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
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's Last Match – Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs North Carolina FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds will look to get back on track following a 0-2 USA USL Championship loss against North Carolina FC on May 4. In that match, Pittsburgh Riverhounds controlled 51% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 51% | 0 (1) | 0.61 | 63 |
 North Carolina FC | 49% | 0 (3) | 0.92 | 48 |
New York City FC's Last Match – New York City FC vs FC Cincinnati
New York City FC will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 USA MLS win against FC Cincinnati on May 4. In that match, New York City FC saw 50% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York City FC | 50% | 12 (6) | 2.41 | 53 |
 FC Cincinnati | 50% | 12 (5) | 1 | 39 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs New York City FC Stats
Key Stats
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 0.11 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Pittsburgh Riverhounds are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while New York City FC average 1.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 7-11
New York City FC 11-11
What are the odds for this match?
Pittsburgh Riverhounds to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.5
New York City FC to win: @2