New York Red Bulls play New York City FC following shutout win

New York City FC (16-10-5, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (12-12-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference)

Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York +127, NYCFC +193, Draw +248; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out CF Montreal 2-0, the New York Red Bulls host New York City FC.

The Red Bulls are 9-9-5 in conference play. The Red Bulls are 3-0-0 when they record at least three goals.

NYCFC is 14-7-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. NYCFC is 10-6 in matches decided by one goal.

The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season. NYCFC won the last meeting 2-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has scored 16 goals and added two assists for the Red Bulls. Emil Forsberg has three goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

Adrian Alonso Martinez Batista has 17 goals and two assists for NYCFC. Andres Perea has scored two goals over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Bulls: 4-5-1, averaging 1.2 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and 3.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game.

NYCFC: 7-2-1, averaging 1.9 goals, 4.7 shots on goal and 4.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Red Bulls: None listed.

NYCFC: None listed.

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