New York Red Bulls 4-1 San Diego: result and AI prediction

New York Red Bulls – San Diego, MLS, Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM (GMT). Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium

New York Red Bulls is #8 in the table (33 pts) and San Diego #12 (32 pts). San Diego has not won any of its last 5 matches. Their last meeting, on February 15, 2025, ended San Diego 6-0 New York Red Bulls. Absent for New York Red Bulls: A. Marcucci, J. Che, C. Harper +1. Absent for San Diego: Gabriel Pirani, A. Pellegrino, S. Vines.

AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 4-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a significant playoff-race fixture between closely placed sides with little margin for another poor result. New York return home with a clear pressing identity, improving recent defensive work and the prospect of international players rejoining the group. San Diego bring a more productive attacking season overall but arrive in a difficult spell and with notable fitness uncertainty through the spine. The decisive battle is whether San Diego can play through New York’s counter-press without surrendering the midfield second balls.

Injuries and absences

AJ Marcucci is unavailable for New York, but Horvath’s established role means the immediate effect is limited. San Diego’s listed questionable players, especially possible central and wide absences, are more consequential because they could weaken their press resistance and transition coverage; final confirmation is essential.

Form (last 5)

New York Red BullsLeague position #8 · 33 ptsW W L
San DiegoLeague position #12 · 32 ptsL D D

New York Red Bulls vs San Diego stats

New York Red BullsSan Diego
Played2727
Goals scored3447
Goals conceded5147
Clean sheets47

Last meetings

  • 2025-02-15San Diego 6-0 New York Red Bulls

Unavailable players

New York Red Bulls

A. Marcucci, J. Che, C. Harper, J. Marshall-Rutty

San Diego

Gabriel Pirani, A. Pellegrino, S. Vines

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