New York City FC 0-1 New York Red Bulls: result and AI prediction

New York City FC – New York Red Bulls, MLS, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Yankee Stadium

New York City FC is #8 in the table (32 pts) and New York Red Bulls #10 (30 pts). Last 6 head-to-head meetings: New York City FC 4, draws 1, New York Red Bulls 1. Their last meeting, on May 16, 2026, ended New York Red Bulls 1-1 New York City FC. Absent for New York City FC: D. Baiera, A. Farnos, M. Moralez +3. Absent for New York Red Bulls: A. Marcucci, N. Benedetti, J. Che +1.

New York City FC

Final score0 - 1

New York Red Bulls

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes Hudson River derby between nearby Eastern Conference rivals, with NYCFC holding home advantage and both clubs arriving off morale-boosting wins. Jansen's side have recently rediscovered defensive resolve, but their missing midfield creators place extra responsibility on Fernández and the front line. The Red Bulls' pressing can unsettle a patched-up NYCFC midfield, yet their defensive openness gives the home side clear routes through quick combinations and wide attacks. Discipline in the emotional moments, particularly around midfield turnovers and dead balls, should decide the match.

Head-to-head analysis

NYCFC have held the recent edge in this rivalry, including a league win at Yankee Stadium last season, while the earlier league meeting this campaign finished level. The series has frequently been decided by whether NYCFC can withstand Red Bulls pressure and bring their technical attackers into the game.

Injuries and absences

Moralez and Parks are the most consequential NYCFC absences because they reduce central retention, progression and final-ball quality; Trewin's absence also thins defensive depth. The Red Bulls' confirmed goalkeeper absence is less disruptive with Horvath projected to start, but uncertainty around Che and Marshall-Rutty may limit their defensive and wide-running options.

Form (last 5)

New York City FCLeague position #8 · 32 ptsD L W

New York Red BullsLeague position #10 · 30 ptsD L W

New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls stats

	New York City FC	New York Red Bulls
Played	25	25
Goals scored	39	33
Goals conceded	33	48
Clean sheets	5	3

Last meetings

2026-05-16New York Red Bulls 1-1 New York City FC
2026-04-29New York Red Bulls 1-3 New York City FC
2025-09-27New York Red Bulls 2-3 New York City FC
2025-05-17New York City FC 2-0 New York Red Bulls
2024-11-23New York City FC 0-2 New York Red Bulls
2024-09-28New York Red Bulls 1-5 New York City FC

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