Our New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls II Prediction: 3-2
New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls II in the USA MLS Next Pro League is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 15, 2026. A 3-2 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls II prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
New York City FC II's Last Match – Columbus Crew II vs New York City FC II
Determined to get back to winning ways, New York City FC II must win after their 0-0 USA MLS Next Pro League draw against Columbus Crew II on March 8. In that match, New York City FC II recorded 58% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Crew II | 42% | 0 (3) | 0.51 | 47 |
New York City FC II | 58% | 0 (5) | 1.53 | 67 |
New York Red Bulls II's Last Match – New York Red Bulls II vs Inter Miami CF II
New York Red Bulls II must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 USA MLS Next Pro League victory over Inter Miami CF II in their last outing. In that match, New York Red Bulls II saw 54% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Red Bulls II | 54% | 10 (4) | 1.09 | 59 |
Inter Miami CF II | 46% | 3 (2) | 0.99 | 52 |
New York City FC II vs New York Red Bulls II Stats
Key Stats
| New York City FC II | New York Red Bulls II | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.45 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
New York City FC II are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while New York Red Bulls II average 2.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.