New York City II vs New England II: match statistics
New York City II vs New England II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City II played against New England II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on August 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
New York City II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. New England II has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City II scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 1.55. New England II scores 1.70 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 3.27 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of New York City II's games and 65% of New England II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 70%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
New England II has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.49 per game. New York City II takes 11.8 shots per game, while New England II takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City II leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. New England II leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.96 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City II's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For New England II, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.27 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 5 away wins. Those games averaged 3.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
New England II sit 6th, while New York City II are only 16th, and the visitors’ season record stands at 11 wins and 5 losses compared with the hosts’ 9 wins and 8 losses. Current form also favors the away side: they have scored 14 goals and won 3 of their last 5 matches, whereas NYC II have netted 8 goals over the same period, lost 3 times and conceded as many as 11 goals. Away from home, New England II create more chances, averaging 13.67 shots and 5.22 shots on target per match, with an xG of 1.71, compared with the hosts’ 10.7 shots, 4 shots on target and 1.36 xG at home. The visitors’ defense also looks more solid, conceding an average of 1.00 goal away from home and keeping a clean sheet in 33% of matches, while the hosts allow opponents to score 1.50 goals on their own turf. NYC II do have a 50% home win rate, but New England II’s advantage in current form, chance-creation quality and defensive organization points to an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes looks more likely, as both teams regularly feature in matches with goals at both ends this season: New York City II has recorded this outcome in 62% of matches, while New England II has done so in 67%. The trend is even stronger for the visitors, who recorded BTTS in 80% of their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.8 goals and conceding 1.6. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per match, with a high xG of 1.92, while New England II allows opponents an xG of 1.30. New York City II conceded 11 goals in their last five matches, or 2.2 per game, clearly strengthening the prospects of an effective away attack. Both teams rarely finish matches without scoring, doing so in just 15% and 11% of matches respectively, while the league BTTS average stands at 61%. Therefore, a scenario with goals from both teams is the strongest outcome.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams have clear attacking potential: New York City II score an average of 1.62 goals, while New England II average 1.78 goals per match. The quality of chances created also supports a goals-based scenario, with average xG figures of 1.92 and 1.71 respectively, while the home side allow opponents to score 1.46 goals per game. In their last five matches, New England II have scored 14 goals, while New York City II have conceded 11, further strengthening the forecast of at least two goals. The Over 1.5 goals line has landed in 85% of the home team's matches and 67% of the visitors' games, making Over 1.5 the safest choice. Additionally, the league average of 3.27 goals per match and 66% of games featuring at least three goals confirm the attacking profile of this matchup.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
New England II are in clearly better current form: they have won 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 2.8 goals, while New York City II have lost 3 of 5 and conceded an average of 2.2 goals. The visitors were leading at the break in 60% of their last five matches, whereas the hosts were trailing at half-time in 50% of their appearances over the same period. Across the season, New York City II went into half-time behind in as many as 54% of their matches, while New England II were trailing at the break in only 22% of games. The visitors are also more effective in the second half, scoring an average of 1.11 goals compared with the hosts' 0.85, which further supports the scenario of them maintaining their advantage until the final whistle. Although the hosts post a slightly higher average xG—1.92 compared with their opponents' 1.71—the visitors' more reliable defense, conceding 1.0 goal per match over the season compared with 1.46, supports the 2/2 pick.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| New York City II | New England II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
New York City II is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.82 goals / game - New York City II · 1.7 goals / game - New England II
New England II is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.55 goals / game - New York City II · 1.39 goals / game - New England II
New York City II scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while New England II keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
New England II scores in 87% of games (20 of 23 meczów), while New York City II keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - New York City II
Over / Under - New England II
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
New York City II is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / game - New York City II · 1.17 pts / game - New England II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
New England II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
New York City II
New England II
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS Next Pro).
Teams vs league
| New York City II | Liga | New England II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.36 | 3.27 | ▼ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 66% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 22% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 84% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from New York City II's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses against New England II. Games average 3.20 goals, and both teams scored in 60% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City II vs New England II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished New York City II 2:1 New England II. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between New York City II and New England II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches New York City II won 0, New England II won 5 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 60% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City II vs New England II?
New York City II score 1.82 goals per game on average and New England II 1.70. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.27 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 59% of New York City II's matches and 65% of New England II's.
What form are New York City II and New England II in?
Over the last 5 games New York City II have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and New England II 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City II vs New England II?
The statistical background for New York City II vs New England II — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.