MLS: NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Picks, Odds, and Preview (Sep 27)

Cross-city rivals collide in the MLS on Sep 27, as the Big Apple hosts the clash between NY Red Bulls and New York City FC. The stakes will be huge for the home team, as they bid to record a vital victory in their hunt for a playoff spot. You can find the odds and picks for the fixture here.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET
• Where: Sports Illustrated Stadium, New York
• How To Watch: Apple TV

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NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Odds

Match Result	Odds
NY Red Bulls	+128
The Draw	+257
New York City	+202

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Head-to-Head Record

New York City recorded a 2-0 success in the previous meeting between the sides in May. That was their second win in three matches against their city rivals. The only victory for the Red Bulls over that period was recorded on the road in November 2024.

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Match Preview

The pressure increases in the MLS this weekend, as the battles for important points to achieve a playoff spot heat up. NY Red Bulls will be one of the teams under the most intense pressure, as they currently sit a place outside of the wild-card positions.

Despite that, the Red Bulls have been in consistent recent form after avoiding defeat in three of their last five matches in the MLS. Their playoff aspirations were enhanced last weekend after registering an important 2-0 success on the road in Montreal.

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New York City have already assured their spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs in 2025 after winning 16 of their 30 matches. However, they dropped down to fifth in the standings in midweek following a humbling 4-0 loss against Inter Miami in the Big Apple.

Regardless, NYC remain in relatively impressive form after winning three of their last four MLS matches. That defeat was also the first time that the team have failed to score in their last ten matches across all competitions.

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NY Red Bulls vs. New York City Picks

An intense matchup is set for the MLS this weekend, as NYC could damage their local rivals’ chances of finishing in a playoff spot. However, it could be worth chancing the home side to move into the top nine on Saturday, as the visitors could rotate their side following a heavy loss in midweek.

Free Picks:

• NY Red Bulls (+128)