Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for New York RB vs New York City in the Major League Soccer. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 00:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | New York RB vs New York City |
|---|---|
| Competition | Major League Soccer |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 00:30 BST |
| Venue | Red Bull Arena |
Match Prediction: New York RB 2-1 New York City
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 28 Sep 2025 |  New York RB vs  New York City |
2 – 3 | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 17 May 2025 | New York City vs New York RB |
2 – 0 | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 23 Nov 2024 | New York City vs New York RB |
0 – 2 | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 29 Sep 2024 | New York RB vs New York City |
1 – 5 | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 19 May 2024 | New York City vs New York RB |
2 – 1 | Citi Field |
New York RB come into this derby with a mixed recent record, but their 3-1 win away at Chicago Fire shows they can still produce a result when they get their attacking game going. New York City have also shown they can be dangerous, as seen in their 3-0 home win over Columbus Crew, yet both sides have had defensive issues in recent weeks and that points towards chances at both ends.
With no xG data available, the recent scorelines are the best guide, and they suggest a game that could swing on which side is more efficient in the final third. New York RB’s home advantage at Red Bull Arena and the fact they have scored four in one of their recent league games gives them a slight edge in a tight contest. Match Prediction: New York RB 2-1 New York City
Form Guide & Team Overview
New York RB
New York RB’s recent league form has been inconsistent, with one win, one draw and three defeats across their last five matches. The standout result is the 3-1 away win over Chicago Fire, but that sits alongside losses to Dallas, Cincinnati and CF Montréal, plus a 4-4 draw with DC United.
The goals for and against figures in those results suggest their matches have been open, especially at home where they drew 4-4 with DC United and lost 0-2 to Dallas. That mix of scoring ability and defensive vulnerability is the main pattern in their recent run.
New York RB Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 9 May 2026 |  Chicago Fire vs New York RB |
1 – 3 | W | Soldier Field |
| Major League Soccer | 2 May 2026 | New York RB vs  Dallas |
0 – 2 | L | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 |  Cincinnati vs New York RB |
2 – 0 | L | TQL Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | New York RB vs  DC United |
4 – 4 | D | Red Bull Arena |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 |  CF Montréal vs New York RB |
4 – 1 | L | Stade Saputo |
New York City
New York City’s recent league form is also uneven, with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five. Their best result is the 3-0 home win over Columbus Crew, but they have also lost to DC United, CF Montréal and Charlotte, while drawing 4-4 with Cincinnati.
The recent results point to a side that can be productive going forward but has not been able to keep games under control consistently. The 4-4 draw and the narrow defeats show they have been involved in tight, high-scoring matches as well as games where they have struggled to find enough response.
New York City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 May 2026 | New York City vs  Columbus Crew |
3 – 0 | W | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 3 May 2026 | New York City vs DC United |
0 – 2 | L | Citi Field |
| Major League Soccer | 25 Apr 2026 | CF Montréal vs New York City |
1 – 0 | L | Stade Saputo |
| Major League Soccer | 22 Apr 2026 | New York City vs Cincinnati |
4 – 4 | D | Yankee Stadium |
| Major League Soccer | 18 Apr 2026 | New York City vs  Charlotte |
1 – 2 | L | Citi Field |
Team News & Injury Report
New York RB
- Justin Che (Hamstring Injury)
New York City
- Drew Baiera (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
New York RB (4-1-4-1)
Predicted lineup: Ethan Horvath (Goalkeeper), Dylan Nealis (Defender), Matthew Dos Santos (Defender), Robert Voloder (Defender), Tim Parker (Defender), Adri Mehmeti (Midfielder), Cade Cowell (Midfielder), Emil Forsberg (Midfielder), Jorge Ruvalcaba (Midfielder), Ronald Donkor (Midfielder), Julian Hall (Attacker)
New York RB’s predicted 4-1-4-1 shape should give them a solid base with one player screening the defence and a strong line of midfield support ahead of him. That structure can also help them get Julian Hall into advanced areas quickly, with the wide and central midfielders providing the supply.
New York City (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Matt Freese (Goalkeeper), Nico Cavallo (Defender), Raul Gustavo (Defender), Tayvon Gray (Defender), Thiago Martins (Defender), Agustín Ojeda (Midfielder), Hannes Wolf (Midfielder), Kai Trewin (Midfielder), Keaton Parks (Midfielder), Maxi Moralez (Midfielder), Nicolás Fernández Mercau (Attacker)
New York City’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a double pivot to protect the back four and help them build through midfield. It also leaves Nicolás Fernández Mercau as the main attacking reference, with support coming from the three players behind him.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| New York RB | New York City | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| New York RB | New York City | Julian Hall against Nico Cavallo could be important if New York RB look to attack down that side and force New York City’s full-back into repeated defensive work. |
| New York RB | New York City | Adri Mehmeti against Agustín Ojeda is a useful midfield duel because both sides need control in central areas to set the tempo. |
| New York RB | New York City | Julian Hall is key for New York RB because he is the main attacking outlet in the predicted shape and the recent lineups show him starting up front. |
| New York RB | New York City | Nicolás Fernández Mercau is key for New York City because he is the listed attacker in the predicted 4-2-3-1 and the side’s main forward reference. |
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