New York Red Bulls host New York City FC on Saturday, 16 May 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. New York Red Bulls go into the match 6th in the table; New York City FC sit 5th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

New York Red Bulls have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 2 wins in a row. New York City FC have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 27 Sept 2025: New York Red Bulls 2-3 New York City FC; 17 May 2025: New York Red Bulls 0-2 New York City FC; 23 Nov 2024: New York Red Bulls 2-0 New York City FC. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

New York Red Bulls and New York City FC drew 1-1. New York Red Bulls scored through J. Ruvalcaba 44'. New York City FC replied with A. Perea 52'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 52 as the contest closed.

New York Red Bulls held 43% of the ball against 57% for New York City FC. Shots on target finished 5-5. Expected goals read 2.33 for New York Red Bulls, 1.47 for New York City FC.

The 1-1 draw gives both clubs a single point. New York Red Bulls sat 6th and New York City FC 5th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.