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MLS: Red Bulls vs. NYCFC Preview Preview, Odds, Picks (May 16)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Red Bulls vs. NYCFC odds see the bookmakers split on an even pick ’em at +160 apiece.
- Both teams are leveled in the Eastern Conference standings with 18 points each.
- NYCFC won the last game, the US Open on April 1-3.
The Hudson River Derby returns to New Jersey with both rivals riding consecutive victories. They are direct rivals for the East playoffs.
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How to Watch
- When: Saturday, May 16, 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey
- How to Watch: Apple TV, MLS Season Pass
Red Bulls vs. NYCFC Odds
Game Preview
The Bulls have back-to-back wins, one over Fire in Chicago, 1-3, and the other against the Columbus Crew at home, 3-2. After five winless matches, this is the best thing that could have happened to Michael Bradley’s unit.
An 18-year-old homegrown sensation, Julian Hall, became the youngest player in MLS history to score a hat-trick. He did that this midweek against the Crew, marking this round and propelling his name to many shortlists of European teams.
FC was better on the road than Charlotte, winning 0-1. This was their third win in the previous 4 contests, and we can say that they look solid these days. What we notice is that only one of their latest 5 contests saw both teams netting.
When looking at their away games, the situation is pretty much the same. FC has three wins in the recent 4 outings, and that’s it. One of them was a triumph over the Red Bulls in the US Open Cup some three weeks ago, 1-3.
Red Bulls vs. NYCFC Head to Head
As stated three weeks ago, the FC won 1-3. Also, City won 4 of the last 5 games, scoring at least twice in each.
Red Bulls vs. NYCFC Predictions
So, these two units know another very well, and we are pretty sure they will come out swinging and firing on all cylinders. That’s why we predict a high-scoring affair with at least three goals with both sides netting.
- Free MLS Pick: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS
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