New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City Predictions
Major League Soccer · USA
New York Red Bulls
Full Time
0 - 3
AI predicted 1 - 2
St. Louis City
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
BTTS: No
@ 3(+20% edge)
Match Result
7.5/10St. Louis City Stun Red Bulls with Late Double in Dominant 3-0 Away Win
St. Louis City delivered a commanding performance at the Sports Illustrated Stadium, dispatching New York Red Bulls 3-0 thanks to a blend of early initiative and ruthless late finishing. The visitors seized control from the outset, opening the scoring in the 5th minute and dictating play with 55% possession and a barrage of 15 shots, 8 of which tested Red Bulls goalkeeper E. Horvath. While the home side showed flashes of attacking intent, they were ultimately outclassed, especially in a second half that saw St. Louis City strike twice in the dying minutes to seal an emphatic victory. Despite a balanced foul count and similar disciplinary records, the Red Bulls struggled to match St. Louis City's intensity and creativity, particularly in midfield. The late goals in the 87th and 90th minutes punctuated a match in which the visitors' tactical discipline and offensive sharpness proved decisive. The result cements St. Louis City's credentials as a formidable force on the road, while the Red Bulls are left to rue missed opportunities and defensive lapses.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 2
Actual
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💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
5' — Goal
St. Louis City open the scoring, seizing early momentum.
87' — Goal
St. Louis City double their lead, capitalizing on Red Bulls' late push.
90' — Goal
St. Louis City seal the win with a third, rounding off a dominant away performance.
45' — Yellow Card
New York Red Bulls receive their only booking, reflecting growing frustration.
60' — Yellow Card
St. Louis City pick up a yellow, showing they matched Red Bulls physically.
New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls started brightly but were quickly pegged back by St. Louis City's early goal. Despite fielding a 4-3-3 formation and managing 10 shots (5 on target), they struggled to impose themselves in midfield and found clear-cut chances hard to come by. The attacking trio of Ruvalcaba, Choupo-Moting, and Cowell was largely contained by the visitors' three-man backline, and defensive gaps were exposed late as they chased the game. Discipline was maintained with only one yellow card, but the Red Bulls' inability to convert possession into sustained pressure or meaningful opportunities ultimately cost them. The late collapse, with two goals conceded in the final minutes, underscored their defensive frailties and lack of depth off the bench.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
St. Louis City
St. Louis City put on a clinical display, controlling possession (55%) and dictating the tempo from their 3-4-3 setup. Their early goal set the tone, and they consistently threatened the Red Bulls' backline, registering 15 shots with 8 on target. The midfield quartet provided balance and width, while the front three exploited spaces, especially as the hosts pushed forward late in search of an equalizer. Defensively, St. Louis City remained organized, conceding just 5 shots on target and matching the Red Bulls physically with an equal number of fouls. Their late double strike in the 87th and 90th minutes was a testament to their superior fitness and tactical awareness, putting the result beyond doubt.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
New York Red Bulls lined up in a 4-3-3, aiming for width and attacking intent, but struggled to find rhythm against St. Louis City's well-drilled 3-4-3. The visitors' extra man in midfield allowed them to control possession and dictate the game's tempo, while their wing-backs provided both defensive solidity and attacking support. The Red Bulls' central trio was often overrun, limiting their ability to progress the ball and forcing their forwards to drop deep or drift wide in search of space. St. Louis City's pressing and compact shape frustrated the hosts, and their ability to transition quickly from defense to attack was evident in their late goals. Set pieces were evenly contested, but the visitors' superior organization and fitness told in the closing stages, as they exploited gaps left by the Red Bulls' increasingly desperate search for an equalizer.
Turning Point
The second goal in the 87th minute, which killed Red Bulls' momentum and ensured the points for St. Louis City.
Man of the Match
Rafael Navarro
Led the line superbly, involved in the early breakthrough and a constant attacking threat throughout.
New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City: Match Preview
New York Red Bulls enter this fixture in 10th, having won just once in their last five league outings and struggling for attacking fluency, with only three goals scored in that span. St. Louis City, by contrast, sit fifth and are unbeaten in five, including back-to-back wins and a resounding 4-2 victory over Minnesota United in their most recent MLS match. With both sides still fighting for playoff positioning, the stakes remain high for points at this stage of the campaign.
Statistically, the matchup tilts towards St. Louis City, whose attack has been prolific recently—averaging 3.0 goals per game in their last five and failing to score only once all season. New York Red Bulls' defence has been porous, conceding 1.92 goals per game this season and keeping just two clean sheets in their last five. However, St. Louis City's away record is less convincing (4 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses; 17 scored, 19 conceded), and their matches often see both teams on the scoresheet (4 of last 5 BTTS). Set-piece and discipline stats are unremarkable, with both sides averaging around 12 fouls and under 2 yellow cards per match.
The model expects St. Louis City to edge this contest, projecting a 2-1 away win, but sees the market slightly overestimating the likelihood of a high-scoring, both-teams-to-score outcome. With New York's attack misfiring and St. Louis prone to draws on the road, the value leans towards BTTS 'no' and the draw, especially at current odds. A low-scoring, cagey affair is plausible if New York can frustrate St. Louis early.
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City
The strongest value edge is on BTTS 'no' at 3.0 odds, with the model rating it 40% likely versus the market's 33% implied probability. The draw also shows a small edge at 3.8, as St. Louis City's away record is draw-heavy. Conversely, the market's short price on over 2.5 goals (1.4) looks justified given recent trends, but offers no value at current lines.
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Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Where the Model Sees Value: New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City(2)
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BTTS: No@ 2.9
Despite both teams' recent attacking output, New York Red Bulls have failed to score in two of their last five and have averaged just 0.6 goals per game over that stretch, while St. Louis City have kept one clean sheet and conceded only once in their last away match. The model gives BTTS 'no' a 40% chance versus the market's 33% implied probability, creating a significant value edge.
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Match Result: Draw@ 3.81
Both sides have drawn 8 times each this season, and St. Louis City have drawn 5 of their 13 away games. The model rates the draw at 28% probability versus the market's 26% implied, offering a modest value edge in a fixture where neither side's defence inspires full confidence.
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New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City that most previews miss.
- 1St. Louis City have scored at least three goals in four of their last five matches across all competitions.
- 2New York Red Bulls have failed to score before half-time in each of their last five outings.
- 3The draw has landed in five of St. Louis City's 13 away league games this season (38%).
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Over 2.5 Goals
66%
BTTS: Yes
66%
Likely Scores
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The Case For This New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City Prediction
St. Louis City travel to Harrison with clear momentum, sitting fifth and unbeaten in their last five, while New York Red Bulls' recent home record and attacking output remain underwhelming. The market narrowly favours the visitors, but the data suggests a more nuanced contest: St. Louis City are strong going forward but not always convincing defensively on the road, and New York's blunt attack could keep this tighter than expected. The model projects a narrow away win but sees value in a low-scoring game and the draw.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →St. Louis City are averaging 3.0 goals scored per game over their last five matches, compared to New York Red Bulls' 0.6.
Defence
- →New York Red Bulls have kept just two clean sheets in their last five, with a season clean sheet rate of only 12%.
Match Context
- →St. Louis City have drawn five of their 13 away matches this season, indicating a tendency to share the points on the road.
🚩 New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.9 corners for New York Red Bulls and 4 for St. Louis City, for an expected total of 8.9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (60%). Over 8.5: 53% · Over 10.5: 28%.
How New York Red Bulls and St. Louis City Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
New York Red Bullslast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
St. Louis Citylast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Scoring consistently
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
St. Louis City arrive in Harrison with momentum, unbeaten in their last five (WWDWD) and averaging three goals per game during that stretch. New York Red Bulls, by contrast, have just one win in five (WLDLD), scoring only three times and failing to find the net in two matches, highlighting a clear disparity in recent attacking form.
New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
Concerns
- −Struggling to score — 0.4 goals/game
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Prolific attack — 3.0 goals/game (last 5)
What History Says: New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City
The head-to-head record is inconclusive, with each side winning once and one draw—all in friendlies rather than league play. The most recent meeting ended 3-1 to New York Red Bulls at home, but the lack of competitive fixtures means little can be drawn for this MLS clash.
New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City Head-to-Head History
Last 4 meetings between these sides
1
New York Red Bulls wins
1
Draws
2
St. Louis City wins
Things to Watch: New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City
- ⚠️Recent H2H data is limited to friendlies, offering little competitive context.
- ⚠️Both teams' defensive numbers are poor, making low-scoring outcomes volatile.
- ⚠️No injury data is available, so late team news could materially affect the outlook.
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Final Verdict
New York Red Bulls 1–2 St. Louis CityThe model calls this 2-1 to St. Louis City, with their recent attacking surge (15 goals in last five) the most compelling data point. However, the Red Bulls' defensive frailty and St. Louis's own tendency to draw away games mean a stalemate or low-scoring contest remains a credible risk, especially if New York's attack continues to misfire.
New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City: Common Questions
Who will win New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City?
The model gives St. Louis City a 47% chance of winning, with New York Red Bulls at 25% and the draw at 28%. St. Louis City's recent form and attacking numbers make them slight favourites, but their away record and the Red Bulls' need for points keep the draw in play.
Will both teams score in New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City?
Both teams to score is rated at 60% probability by the model, but the value lies with 'no' at current odds (model: 40%, odds-implied: 33%), given New York's recent scoring struggles and St. Louis's improved defensive record.
Is there value in betting the draw or under 2.5 goals?
The draw offers a modest value edge at 3.8 odds (model: 28%, implied: 26%), while under 2.5 goals does not—model probability is 32% versus odds-implied 35%. The market expects goals, but the model suggests caution given New York's blunt attack.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 19 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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