When the New York Red Bulls host rival New York City FC in a quarterfinal for the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday at Red Bull Arena with kickoff at 3 am.
It will be the first time this season that the teams have faced off in league play. The winner advances to face Atlanta United FC on June 20 with a chance to compete for a spot in the CONCACAF Champions League.
NYCFC (8-3-3) sits atop the Eastern Conference with 27 points, while the Red Bulls (7-4-5) are just one point behind. This will be the first meeting between the two rivals this year. Though Wednesday’s match won’t affect the MLS standings, it will affect which team advances to the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup—the oldest prize in American soccer.
NYCFC’s recent form has been impressive. The reigning MLS Cup champions are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions, a stretch that began in mid-April. During that time, they have outscored their opponents 26-7.
They will face a Red Bulls club that has struggled at home this season. The Red Bulls have just two wins in eight matches at Red Bull Arena. That’s tied for the fewest home victories in all of MLS.
NYCFC vs New York Red Bulls Head to Head
Both sides have 21 games against each other with hosts taking 6 wins while visitors with 12 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- New York Red Bulls 2-0 Toronto
- Charlotte 2-0 Red Bulls
- Red Bulls 4-1 DC United
- Red Bulls 3-1 Charlotte
Away
- NYCFC 1-1 Colorado
- Minnesota 0-1 NYCFC
- NYCFC 1-0 NER
- NYCFC 1-0 Chicago Fire
New York City FC Team News
The Red Bulls have dominated their crosstown rivals in recent years. They are unbeaten in the last three renewals of the Hudson River Derby, racking up two victories and one draw.
New York Red Bulls Team News
Last time the teams played, New York City FC dominated possession (63 percent), but a first-half goal from Cristian Cásseres handed the Red Bulls a 1-0 win.
Prediction and Odds
Given the recent history between these two teams, we anticipate a close match with each side earning a point.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Over 1.5
