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New York Red Bulls vs New York City

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MLS Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
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Match Events

23'
Raul Gustavo
24'
Marshall-Rutty J.
39'
Sub
Moralez M. In: Perea A.
Out: Moralez M.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this MLS matchup, with the score ending 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
New York Red Bulls
44%
Draws
20%
New York City
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • New York Red Bulls haven't matched New York City's recent run of results.
  • 44% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular MLS form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77%
New York Red Bulls Clean Sheet 13%
New York City Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric New York Red Bulls New York City
Matches Played 29 31
Wins 10 14
Draws 4 6
Losses 15 11
Goals Scored 1.38 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.88 1.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.88 1.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 16, 2026 MLS
New York Red Bulls vs New York City
1:1
Apr 29, 2026 US Open Cup
New York Red Bulls vs New York City
1:3
Sep 27, 2025 MLS
New York Red Bulls vs New York City
2:3
May 17, 2025 MLS
New York City vs New York Red Bulls
2:0
Nov 23, 2024 MLS
New York City vs New York Red Bulls
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

New York Red Bulls Compare

Top Goalscorer Ruvalcaba J.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

New York City Compare

Top Goalscorer Perea A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

New York Red Bulls 35 / 100
New York City 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
New York Red Bulls New York City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick NYC Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: New York City conceded in 81% of 31 recent games.

New York Red Bulls scored in 79% of their last 29 games.

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Recent resilience: New York Red Bulls stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

New York Red Bulls VS New York City
1.38 Goals Scored 1.5
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
100% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 38%
50% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

New York Red Bulls

(Home)
25 Jul
New York Red Bulls
0 : 2
Charlotte FC
22 Jul
Philadelphia Union
3 : 1
New York Red Bulls
24 May
Sporting Kansas City
1 : 2
New York Red Bulls
16 May
New York Red Bulls
1 : 1
New York City
13 May
New York Red Bulls
3 : 2
Columbus Crew
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New York City

(Away)
25 Jul
New York City
3 : 1
Chicago Fire
22 Jul
Columbus Crew
1 : 2
New York City
24 May
Nashville SC
2 : 1
New York City
20 May
Columbus Crew
1 : 0
New York City
16 May
New York Red Bulls
1 : 1
New York City
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Vancouver Whitecaps16103337:1633
2Los Angeles FC18103534:1833
3San Jose Earthquakes17103435:2033
4Real Salt Lake1682628:2426
5Houston Dynamo1682623:2426
6FC Dallas1775532:2526
7St. Louis City1774623:2325
8Seattle Sounders1673619:2024
9Minnesota United1765619:2423
10Portland Timbers1763831:3221
11Los Angeles Galaxy1856724:2921
12San Diego FC1755731:2820
13Colorado Rapids17611026:2519
14Austin FC1745822:3517
15Sporting Kansas City17421118:4414
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Nashville SC17123233:1239
2Inter Miami17114243:3037
3New England Revolution1692526:1929
4Chicago Fire1682630:2226
5New York City1774630:2325
6Charlotte FC1774628:2525
7FC Cincinnati1765641:4223
8New York Red Bulls1764726:3722
9DC United1757524:2722
10Orlando City1762928:4420
11Columbus Crew1754824:2619
12Toronto FC1737723:3116
13CF Montreal17431022:3315
14Philadelphia Union17341022:3113
15Atlanta United17331117:3012
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