The US Open Cup returns with another edition of this week’s Hudson River Derby as the New York Red Bulls take on New York City FC at Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Preview
The New York Red Bulls are in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been pretty impressive so far this season. The Red Bulls went past Toronto FC by a 2-0 margin in their previous game and will be looking to achieve the same result this week.
New York City FC, on the other hand, are top of the league table at the moment and have been outstanding this year. The away team were held to a 1-1 draw by the Colorado Rapids last week and will have to bounce back in this clash.
Head-to-Head and Key Figures New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC
- The New York Red Bulls have a good record against New York City FC and have won 12 of the 21 matches played between the two teams. as opposed to six wins for New York City FC.
- New York City FC’s four-game winning streak in MLS came to an end against the Colorado Rapids last week, putting their chances of breaking a club record.
- The New York Red Bulls had just seven shots in their loss to Charlotte last month – the first instance in which they have had fewer than ten shots in 27 games.
- The New York Red Bulls have been in a slump recently in MLS and have won just two of their last seven games in the competition.
- New York City FC became the fourth team in MLS history to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive games in the competition.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Prediction
New York City FC has been in excellent form so far this season and will be determined to win the US Open Cup this year. The away team wasn’t at their best against the Colorado Rapids and need to improve this week.
The New York Red Bulls have overcome their mid-season slump and have an impressive record against their local rivals. New York City FC has exceeded expectations so far and has a slight advantage in this game.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-2 New York City FC
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New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC Football Tips
Tip 1: Results – New York City FC
Tip 2: Game has more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: New York City FC to score the first goal – Yes
Tip 4: Diego Rubio to score – Yes
Edited by Aditya Hosangadi
