Our New York Red Bulls vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Prediction: 2-1
New York Red Bulls vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USA US Open Cup is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 15, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This New York Red Bulls vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds 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 Red Bulls's Last Match – Inter Miami CF vs New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 USA MLS draw against Inter Miami CF on April 11. In that match, New York Red Bulls had 44% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter Miami CF | 56% | 8 (7) | 2.14 | 50 |
 New York Red Bulls | 44% | 3 (2) | 0.74 | 31 |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds's Last Match – Birmingham Legion FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Pittsburgh Riverhounds must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 USA USL Championship defeat against Birmingham Legion FC on April 12. In that match, Pittsburgh Riverhounds recorded 49% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham Legion FC | 51% | 0 (3) | 1.19 | 32 |
 Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 49% | 0 (2) | 0.68 | 68 |
New York Red Bulls vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds Stats
Key Stats
| New York Red Bulls | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.5 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York Red Bulls are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while Pittsburgh Riverhounds average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.