 Soccer in New York will take center stage with the semifinals of the Eastern Conference, where NYC FC will host NY Red Bulls in the first leg—a match that promises fireworks.
New York City FC made a statement by eliminating a strong contender, FC Cincinnati, after a dramatic 6-5 victory in a penalty shootout.
Meanwhile, the Red Bulls delivered another shock by knocking out the defending champions, Columbus Crew, also in a penalty shootout, winning 5-4.
NYC FC vs. NY Red Bulls Betting Odds and Info
| NYC FC 2.169 | NY Red Bulls 3.015 | Draw Offs: 3.915 |
| When? | Saturday, November 23 at 5:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm CST, 3:30 pm MT, and 2:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Citi Field |
| Where can I watch it? | MLS Season Pass |
Why bet on NYC FC?
After finishing sixth in the MLS regular season, expectations for New York City FC in the Playoffs were modest, but they have proven doubters wrong.
In a tightly contested series, they eliminated Cincinnati in a penalty shootout. They lost the first leg 1-0, won the second leg 3-1, and after a scoreless draw in the decisive third match, they advanced with a 6-5 shootout victory. This upset knocked out one of the title favorites, and NYC FC is determined to keep their momentum alive as they face a city derby against the Red Bulls.
This season, NYC FC has had success against their city rivals, winning 2-1 at home and dominating 5-1 on the road. These results give them a slight edge heading into the Eastern Conference Finals.
Throughout the year, the team only suffered four home losses, the most recent being a 5-1 rout against the Philadelphia Union last month.
Costa Rican forward Alonso MartÃnez has been their standout player, scoring 17 goals this season.
However, they will be without Malachi Jones, sidelined with a leg fracture.
Why bet on the NY Red Bulls?
It was a surprise that NYC FC eliminated Cincinnati, but an even bigger shock came from the New York Red Bulls, who knocked out the defending MLS champions, Columbus Crew.
Although they lost the first leg 3-2 at home, the Red Bulls won 1-0 in the second leg and forced a decisive third match, which ended in a 2-2 draw. That led to a penalty shootout, where New York Red Bulls triumphed 5-4.
Heading into the series, Columbus was the favorite due to their form, but they encountered a powerful opponent in attack. With 55 goals, theNew York Red Bulls had the fifth-best offense in the East, and Scottish forward Lewis Morgan was key, scoring 13 goals.
However, the standout player in the series against the Crew was Swedish midfielder Emil Forsberg, who scored a goal and provided an assist. He was brought in for moments like this, and he delivered.
New York Red Bulls still have a score to settle with Columbus, as they have not won in their last three visits to Ohio, losing two of those matches. Overall, the team has struggled on the road, winning only five out of 18 games.
Kyle Duncan and Roald Mitchell are injured and will not be available for selection.
Final Betting Analysis: NYC FC vs. NY Red Bulls
The last three home games for NYC FC ended with two wins for the hosts and one draw.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have NYC FC as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.169, the NY Red Bulls have 3.015, and the draw is at 3.915.
The New York derby doesn’t have a clear favorite for the win, but we’ll lean on the home advantage and the fact that the Red Bulls have been poor on the road, so the victory will go to New York City. Go for a 3-1.
Go for a win for NYC FC. If you bet $100 at 2.169, you will gain $116 for a total payout of $216.
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