By Braden Chalker
The latest installment of the Hudson River Derby is on the horizon with NYCFC playing host to New York Red Bulls this weekend at Citi Field.
Both sides are pushing for playoff spots this fall after 13 matches played so far in MLS regular season action. NYCFC have rebounded after a difficult start to the campaign with five wins out of their last six matches played, with Nick Cushing looking to guide his side to the playoffs.
On the other side, the visiting Red Bulls managed to get the sour taste of defeat out of their mouths with their recent triumph over New England Revolution. Sandro Schwarz's side managed to get back in the win column following their crushing 6-2 defeat to Inter Miami and Lionel Messi while also claiming three points over DC United Wednesday night.
Here's 90min's guide to the 28th MLS Hudson River Derby in NYCFC vs New York Red Bulls.
What time does NYCFC vs New York Red Bulls kick-off?
- Location: Queens, New York, United States
- Stadium: Citi Field
- Date: Saturday 18 May (United States) / Sunday 19 May (United Kingdom)
- Kick-off Time: 19:30 ET / 16:30 PT / 00:30 BST (Sunday)
NYCFC vs New York Red Bulls H2H record (Last Five Games)
- NYCFC: 2 wins
- New York Red Bulls: 2 wins
- Draws: 1
- Last meeting: NYCFC 0-0 New York Red Bulls (16 September 2023) - MLS
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NYCFC team news
Maxi Moralez is the only NYCFC player that is unavailable for selection through injury. The veteran midfielder missed the last several weeks of the 2023 MLS season with a torn ACL but is reportedly back in training and could make his long-awaited return during the summer.
NYCFC predicted lineup vs New York Red Bulls
NYCFC predicted lineup vs New York Red Bulls ( 4-2-3-1 ): Freese; Gray, Martins, Risa, O'Toole; Sands, Parks; Fernandez, Rodriguez, Ojeda; Bakrar.
New York Red Bulls team news
Red Bulls will have to make do without Peter Stroud and Serge Ngoma as the two are dealing with respective ankle and injuries. Both players are expected to return to action later on this month.
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup vs NYCFC
New York Red Bulls predicted lineup vs NYCFC ( 4-4-2 ): Coronel; Dylan Nealis, Sean Nealis, Eile, Tolkin; Gjengaar, Amaya, Edelman, Forsberg; Vanzeir, Morgan.
NYCFC vs New York Red Bulls score prediction
Both sets of players will be itching to get this one underway to claim bragging rights and strengthen their grip on their position in the Eastern Conference table.
Both teams have attacking departments that have been lauded among the best in MLS, but Red Bulls' defense is what will propel them to victory -- disregard the six goals conceded to Miami a couple weeks back. The RBNY attack will be too much for the NYCFC defense to contain, as Schwarz's side will pick up three huge points on the road in the latest Hudson River Derby.
Prediction: NYCFC 1-2 New York Red Bulls
This article was originally published on 90min.com as NYCFC vs New York Red Bulls: Preview, predictions and lineups.
