New York City crest

New York City

MLSSeason 2026Pascal Jansen23. placeData current as of 26 October 2026
Form (recent matches)
DLLDD
Winless for 6 matches

New York City 2026: season in numbers

New York City in MLS

New York City plays in MLS (United States) during the 2026 season. League position: 23. Next match: Atlanta United FC.

Form and record

New York City: 8-11-12, 1.13 pts/match. Last five: DLLDD (0.60 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

New York City scores 1.45 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. Clean sheets: 16%. Failed to score: 19%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 68%. Over 2.5: 52%. Over 3.5: 26%. Average goals in this team's matches: 2.84.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 45% of matches. The team scored in both halves in 32% of matches. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

New York City scores 0.87 goals in the first half and 0.58 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 16-30 (12 goals).

xG and playing style

New York City produces 1.35 xG and allows 1.39 xGA per match. Shots: 11.6 total, 4.6 on target. Possession: 54%.

Key statistical indicators

New York City has a net xG of -0.04 per match. The last-five PPG differs from the season average by -0.53. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.13Points per match35 pts
1.45Goals for / match
1.39Goals against / match
52%Over 2.5 goals
68%Both teams scored
16%Clean sheets
19%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
26% W35% D39% L
+2
Goal difference
1.13
PPG (season)
0.60
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal81%
2 goals39%
3 goals16%
4 goals6%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal84%
2 goals42%
3 goals10%
4 goals3%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time87%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals before half-time45%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals before half-time13%League average: 18%
Goal after half-time77%League average: 83%
Min. 2 goals after half-time39%League average: 54%
Min. 3 goals after half-time13%League average: 25%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time32%
BTTS in both halves13%
Scored in both halves32%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS45%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS6%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

39% W35% D26% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

23% W42% D35% L
47
Half-time points
1.52
PPG (1st half)
+8
Goal difference
34
Second-half points
1.10
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.87
Conceded before half-time0.61
Scored after half-time0.58
Conceded after half-time0.77
Clean sheet before half-time42%
Clean sheet after half-time45%
No goal before half-time39%
No goal after half-time48%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.001.20
Goals for / match0.60.6
Goals against / match1.00.8
Average goals in match1.61.4
Min. 1 goal100%80%
Min. 2 goals60%60%
Min. 3 goals0%0%
Clean sheets20%40%
Matches without scoring40%40%
Goal difference-2-1
1st half (Last 5): 20% leading - 40% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 40%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 60% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

New York City
ScoredConceded
6
5
0-15
12
5
16-30
9
9
31-45
8
6
46-60
5
8
61-75
5
10
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
40%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.12
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.32
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.04
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.10
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-13.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
0.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
90%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
86%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.53
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 26%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
67%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
11% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
11%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

31 matches
4.2
Corners won per match
4.7
Corners conceded per match
8.9
Total corners per match
51.6%
Over 8.5 corners
38.7%
Over 9.5 corners
32.3%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

15 matches
5.2
Corners won per match
3.9
Corners conceded per match
9.1
Total corners per match
46.7%
Over 8.5 corners
40.0%
Over 9.5 corners
40.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

16 matches
3.3
Corners won per match
5.4
Corners conceded per match
8.6
Total corners per match
56.3%
Over 8.5 corners
37.5%
Over 9.5 corners
25.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with those shown to its opponents, including red-card frequency.

Overall

31 matches
1.6
Team cards per match
2.8
Opponent cards per match
4.5
Total cards per match
67.7%
Over 3.5
45.2%
Over 4.5
3.2%
Red cards

Home

15 matches
1.3
Team cards per match
2.9
Opponent cards per match
4.2
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

16 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
2.8
Opponent cards per match
4.8
Total cards per match
68.8%
Over 3.5
50.0%
Over 4.5
6.3%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.49
Opponents' average PPG
12.2
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

New York City's last 10 matches came against opponents averaging 1.49 points per game and position 12.2 out of 30. This was a Harder than average run of opponents compared with the league average.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Matches
New York City
Atlanta United FC
New York City
Montreal Impact
DC United
New York City

FAQ

What form is New York City in?

New York City's recent form reads DLLDD (most recent first). The side averages 1.13 points per game this season.

What position is New York City in the table?

New York City occupy position 23 in the MLS table with 35 points.

How many goals does New York City score per game?

New York City score 1.45 goals per game on average and concede 1.39. Those two numbers best describe the team's attack and defence this season.

How often do New York City's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In New York City's matches both teams score in 68% and Over 2.5 lands in 52%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 16% of games.

Who do New York City play next?

New York City's next match is New York City - Atlanta United FC (28 October 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check New York City's stats and betting tips?

New York City's form, home/away record, goals, BTTS and Over/Under all live on this page and update with every round. Tips for upcoming matches are published in the NoFluffPicks app.