The Hudson River Derby returns as New York Red Bulls go head to head with New York City FC in the MSL fixture. The Eastern Conference is set for kickoff 03:00 of 22nd August 2021 at the Red Bull Arena.
New York Red Bulls will want to continue with winning ways coming from the 1-0 MLS triumph versus Columbus Crew. In that game, they had 44% possession and 16 with five on targets and a goal from Tolkin (33′). For their opponents, Columbus Crew had 56% possession nine shots with three on target.
On the other side New York City travels with hope to turn things around after 1-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union in their previous match. New York City FC managed 59% possession and 15 shots with only two on target. Philadelphia Union had 41% possession, seven shots with two on target and a goal by Bedoya (67′.
New York RB has enjoyed playing at home recently, with the side currently unbeaten in two games while New York City will be looking to keep up the momentum today against New York RB, having lost just one game from the last five. They have won in two matches and also drawn two.
New York Red Bulls vs New York City FC head to head
Four out of the last five head-to-head matches between New York Red Bull and New York City ended with both teams scoring.
- New York City 5-2 New York 02/11/20
- New York 1-0 New York City 21/08/20
- New York City 2-1 New York 25/08/19
- New York 2-1 New York City 15/07/19
- New York City 1-1 New York 23/08/18
Home
- New York 1-0 Columbus
- Montreal 2-1 New York
- Chicago 2-1 New York
- New York 0-0 Cincinnati
- New York 2-3 New England
Away
- Philadelphia 1-0 New York City
- New York City 2-0 Miami
- New York City 2-3 Pumas UNAM
- Toronto 2-2 New York City
- Chicago 0-0 New York City
New York Red Bulls team news
The Red Bulls will be without the services of Aaron Long, Cameron Harper and Youba Diarra, who have all been ruled out through injuries.
New York City team news
The pigeons will be unable to call upon the services of Heber and Gedion Zelalem, who have also been sidelined through injuries.
Prediction and odds
- New York City Win
- Double Chance
- Both teams to score
