- Recent form: New York City FC are winless in their last 5 games, drawing their last 2.
- Form: New England Revolution have won 2 of their last 5 matches, losing 2 and drawing 1.
- Stats: New England have scored 36 goals. New York City FC have conceded 31.
New York City FC to draw another blank?
New England Revolution will fancy their chances of taking 3 points from this game, despite New York City FC entering as slight favorites at 2.07 to New England's 3.35, with the draw at 3.7 making it a very tight odds set. This will be an interesting game of styles – NYCFC are set up to control the ball and press hard to win it back when they lose it, and New England are a more direct team who like to hurt their opponents with pace and direct runs.
Pascal Jansen's side like to play on the front foot, but they also use the ball and change the rhythm quickly, so they can get in behind New England Revolution. For this reason, they can be tough to break down, but New England have the right ingredients to hurt them in this game.
New England to edge it
Standings and season stats
In 2026, New York City FC have won 7, drawn 7 and lost 8, which has put them in the MLS 2026 mid-table muddle, currently sitting in 18th place with 28 points from 22 games. New England Revolution are in 6th with 37 points, also from 22 games. The Revs have won 11 of their 22 matches, drawn 4 and lost 7, a points tally that looks better on paper than the Cityzens'.
Key stats and recent form
New England have averaged 1.64 goals per game, scoring 36 times, compared to New York City FC's 1.41 goals conceded per game. This will be an exciting game of two different styles.
New York City FC have drawn their last 2, but a 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati and a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC are part of their form record over the last 5. New England Revolution have beaten DC United 3-0, drawn 1-1 with New York City FC and beat Columbus Crew 3-1 in their last 3.
Players to watch
- Carles Gil is New England's main man, and he has been fantastic in 2026 with 8 goals in 22 appearances.
- Jack Harrison has assisted 3 of the New England's last 5 goals, and he has been the creator for the side.
- Alhassan Yusuf has also chipped in with 3 in 5, so there is bite in the middle of the park for the Revs.
- Nicolas Fernandez has been in good form, scoring 14 in 21 for New York City FC, and no New England player is close to that record.
Prediction and betting
This is a close game, but New England Revolution are in better form and are a better side, with a record that reflects that. New York City FC's 2-1 defeat to Cincinnati and 1-1 draw with Toronto suggest this will be close, but I'm going for New England Revolution to win this one.
Back Both Teams to Score – yes at 1.54 because I think New York City FC will get some opportunities, and New England are going to score plenty of goals. Over 2.5 goals – yes at 1.73 also fits the game nicely, as this should be a high-stakes game.
There's a draw odds for this one, but I think New England have enough to just edge New York City FC. New England Revolution have been in better goalscoring form, and they have the ability to punish City in this clash.
New York City FC have been poor in 2026, with a goals-against average of 1.41 and 31 goals conceded. Marko Mitrovic has New England set up in a 4-3-3 formation that allows the fullbacks to push on and provides a compact, aggressive mid-block, with New England pressing hard when out of possession.
