MLS: NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Picks — Intense Derby Clash Set for Big Apple (Sep 27)

Two of the most intense rivals collide in the MLS this weekend, as NY Red Bulls vs. New York City is staged. You can find the odds and our picks here.

New York City should be the more confident of the teams coming into this round after securing their spot in the playoffs last weekend. NYC have won 16 of their 31 matches in the MLS this season.

The increased pressure will be on the Red Bulls, who need a win to keep alive their hopes of a playoff finish. At present, they sit tenth in the Eastern Conference, and they are two points adrift of the top nine.

NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Overview

Odds

NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Head-to-Head Record

NYC have won three of their last five head-to-head matches against the Red Bulls. That includes a 2-0 success on home soil in the previous encounter between the rivals this season.

NY Red Bulls Team News

The Red Bulls are unlikely to make many changes to the team that recorded a 2-0 win over Montreal last weekend. Choupo-Moting and Parker scored the goals in the success.

Possible Lineup

Coronel (GK); Duncan, Eile, Parker, Morales; Forsberg, Berggren, Donkor, Carmona; Choupo-Moting, Hall

New York City Team News

NYC will be aiming for a response this weekend after suffering a 4-0 loss at the hands of Inter Miami on Wednesday.

Possible Lineup

Freese (GK); O’Toole, Martins, Haak, Gray; O’Neill, Perea; Ojeda, Wolf, Moralez; Fernandez

NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Picks

An intense clash is set for the Big Apple this Saturday, as the New York rivals collide. The Red Bulls could be the smarter play with home field advantage, as they continue to fight for a playoff spot. However, under 2.5 match goals could rank among the standout NY Red Bulls vs. New York City picks.