New York City II vs New York RB II: match statistics
New York City II vs New York RB II: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
New York City II played against New York RB II in MLS Next Pro (United States). The game was played on September 8, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
New York City II has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. New York RB II has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
New York City II scores 1.76 goals per game and allows 1.64. New York RB II scores 2.16 and allows 1.64. Games in this league average 3.33 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of New York City II's games and 76% of New York RB II's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 88%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
New York RB II has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.53 per game. New York City II takes 12.2 shots per game, while New York RB II takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
New York City II leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. New York RB II leads at halftime in 40% and scores 1.24 after halftime.
When the teams score
New York City II's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (11 goals). For New York RB II, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS Next Pro games average 3.33 goals. Both teams score in 62% 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 2 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 York RB II sit 5th, while New York City II are only 13th, with the gap also reflected in their season records: the visitors have won 13 matches and lost 8, compared with 11 wins and 10 defeats for the hosts. Current form clearly favors the visitors, who have won 4 of their last 5 matches and scored 14 goals in that span, compared with New York City II’s 2 wins and 11 goals conceded over the same period. RB II also create more chances away from home, averaging 13.54 shots and 4.85 on target per match, while their xG stands at 1.65 versus 1.42 for the hosts. Home advantage remains significant, as New York City II win 58% of their home matches and score an average of 2 goals, although their defense allows opponents an xG of 1.51. This game is expected to produce goals, as the visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in any away match, but their stronger recent momentum and the quality of chances created give New York RB II a slight edge.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal for goals from both sides is very strong: BTTS occurred in 67% of New York City II matches and as many as 85% of New York RB II games, compared with the league average of 62%. The visitors have kept no clean sheets this season, while the hosts concede an average of 1.58 goals per match, clearly increasing the chances of both attacks finding the net. In their last five matches, New York RB II recorded BTTS in 100% of cases, scoring an average of 2.8 goals and conceding 1.8, while New York City II averaged 2.2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded. Their attacking potential is confirmed by xG: the hosts create an average of 2.01, and the visitors 1.65 expected goals per match. A No Goal scenario for either team is less likely, as the hosts failed to score in only 8% of matches, compared with 15% for the visitors.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Both teams have exceeded the 1.5-goal line in 100% of their league matches, which is an exceptionally strong argument for an open game. New York City II average 2.83 goals per match, while New York RB II score 1.54, with the visitors yet to keep a single clean sheet. Their attacking potential is confirmed by xG: the hosts create an average of 2.01 xG and the visitors 1.65 xG, while their opponents allow 1.41 and 1.35 xG respectively. In their last five matches, the teams scored a combined 25 goals, exactly 5.0 per game, while Over 2.5 landed in 80% of the hosts’ and 100% of the visitors’ games. However, Over 1.5 offers the safest edge, as the season data for both sides completely rule out matches with no more than one goal so far.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
New York City II were leading at the break in 6 of their 12 home matches, or 50% of the time, while New York RB II took the lead away from home in only 31% of their games. Before half-time, the hosts score an average of 1.08 goals and concede 0.67, whereas the visitors average 0.77 goals both scored and conceded. After the interval, NYC II’s advantage is even more pronounced: they score an average of 1.75 goals, compared with just 0.77 for RB II, who fail to find the net in 62% of second halves. Although the visitors have won 4 of their last 5 matches, the hosts boast a higher season xG, 2.01 versus 1.65, and average 6.58 shots on target per match compared with their opponents’ 4.85. This supports the scenario of NYC II leading at the break and securing the full-time victory.
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 York RB II | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.38 |
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.
New York RB II is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - New York City II · 2.4 pts / game - New York RB II
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 RB II is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.76 goals / game - New York City II · 2.16 goals / game - New York RB II
New York City II scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 games), while New York RB II keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 games).
New York RB II scores in 88% of games (22 of 25 games), while New York City II keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 games).
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 York RB 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 RB II is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - New York City II · 1.56 pts / game - New York RB II
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
New York City II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
New York RB II - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 York RB 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 York RB II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.40 | 3.33 | ▲ 3.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 66% | ▲ 88% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 24% | 21% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
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: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against New York RB II. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of New York City II vs New York RB II?
The MLS Next Pro match finished New York City II 4:2 New York RB 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 York RB II?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches New York City II won 2, New York RB II won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before New York City II vs New York RB II?
New York City II score 1.76 goals per game on average and New York RB II 2.16. The MLS Next Pro average is 3.33 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 60% of New York City II's matches and 76% of New York RB II's.
What form are New York City II and New York RB II in?
Over the last 5 games New York City II have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and New York RB II 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for New York City II vs New York RB II?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.