Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, November 23, 5:30 PM ET
- Venue: Citi Field, New York City
- Competition: MLS Playoff
Odds via 20Bet
| Odds via 20bet | |
| New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls | November 23, 5:30 PM ET |
| New York City FC odds | +112 |
| New York Red Bulls odds | +296 |
| Draw | 284 |
| Over/Under | Total 2.5 -150/+110 |
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York City FC
New York City FC will be keen on putting up a fine performance against their cross-town rivals New York Red Bulls when the two teams meet in the Eastern Conference semifinal playoff of the MLS. Local pride will be at stake for both teams as they will not want to lose to their neighbours.
NEW YORK OR NOWHERE 🗽 pic.twitter.com/PmdER8yj45
— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) November 10, 2024
The Hudson River Derby, as this game has come to be known, will be played in the MLS playoffs for the first time ever. City come into this game on the back of just two wins in five matches, and this does not bode well for them.
Manager Nick Cushing, who usually likes to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, will want his attackers to get behind their opponents’ backline more often and try to create havoc. New York Red Bulls are known to play a high defensive line – as well as three centre-backs- and this could be used by City to their advantage in this match.
New York Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls, who are known for their attacking brand of football, know that the challenges set to them by City in this prestigious match will have to be dealt with confidence. The Red Bulls know very well that to win this game, they will have to operate with more precision inside the box and take as many shots as possible.
See you in Queens.
🔴 #REDRUNSDEEP 🔴 pic.twitter.com/UPrLi5eAHw
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) November 10, 2024
Statistics suggest that the higher the number of shots taken inside the box, the more the possibility of scoring goals. They like to play in a rather unusual 3-4-1-2 formation, and its veracity will be tested to the core in this important playoff match against New York City.
Attackers Lewis Morgan and Dante Vanzeir have to be on top of their game and make sure that they pounce upon any loose balls falling onto their feet and make the most of the chances they get when facing the net. They have been unbeaten in three out of the last five matches they have played, scoring a total of ten goals in them.
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -189 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: New York City FC 2-1 New York Red Bulls
There have been a total of 33 games recorded between these two teams in the past, out of which City have won 10. The Red Bulls have been victorious on 15 occasions while the rest of the four matches were played out as draws.
We have seen both teams getting on the scoresheet in the last two matches they have played against each other, and we expect BTTS in this game as well.
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— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) November 19, 2024
The result, however, could go either way, as we have seen City win two and Red Bulls win two out of the last five matches. Both teams like to attack a lot, which more often than not leaves some space in their defensive territories.
This is bound to give chances to strikers who will like nothing better than a solid opportunity to put their respective teams ahead. The Red Bulls, who like to play with a three-man defence, are bound to concede some space to City’s wingers in the final third, but it remains to be seen how well the latter utilise these opportunities.
The last time the birthday boy was at Citi Field… 💫 pic.twitter.com/JllRAdoqDh
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) November 19, 2024
City’s midfielders like to keep the ball and rotate their style of play swiftly, changing from defence to attack in an instant. The Red Bulls have to be wary of this tactic used by their opponents, and mark them as tightly as possible. In our opinion, a strong man-marking system can come in handy for them in this match.
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: New York City FC to win or draw
- Odds: -278 (20Bet)
Our pick in this game is for New York City FC to remain unbeaten, that is, for them to either win or draw. They have not been defeated in the last four matches they have played at home, and we sense a strong feeling of the same happening in this match as well.
New York Red Bulls, however, like to attack with two centre-forwards, and while this creates confusion in the opposition ranks, it also allows their opponents to train their eyes on the dangermen in question. A total of 11 goals were scored in the last five matches between these two teams.
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— New York City FC (@newyorkcityfc) November 19, 2024
Injuries to Kyle Duncan and Roald Mitchell will dent the Red Bulls’ aspirations in this game for a little while. For City, Malachi Jones has sustained a broken leg and can only be expected to return in the latter half of this month.
Red Bulls manager Sandro Schwarz, who has coached German sides Mainz and Hertha in the past, wants to lead his team to the MLS final. For that to happen, he will have to beat City, who are extremely strong at home.
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- MLS Season Pass via Apple TV (USA, Canada)
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