New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

New York Red Bulls host San Diego FC at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, October 10 (7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT).

No fresh fitness concerns are reported for either side ahead of this one, with New York Red Bulls able to call on their most productive attacking options. Julian Hall, who has scored 10 goals this season, leads the line alongside Jorge Ruvalcaba, while Emil Forsberg’s 34 chances created underline his central creative role. San Diego FC travel with Marcus Ingvartsen in form after a 12-goal campaign, supported by Anders Dreyer, whose 67 chances created make him the most productive creator in the squad.

Sports Illustrated Stadium should see a tight, cagey contest that still finds the net at both ends. New York Red Bulls, eighth in the Eastern Conference, have the firepower in Hall and Ruvalcaba to make home advantage count, while San Diego FC arrive 12th in the West on the back of draws with Inter Miami and Austin FC, results that suggest they can trouble this Red Bulls defense without finding enough control to see out a result on the road. Expect New York Red Bulls to edge the key moments and take the points, with San Diego FC’s attack ensuring both sides get on the scoresheet.

US viewers can watch New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

Season Form & Standings

New York Red Bulls sit eighth in the Eastern Conference as they continue their push up the standings, while San Diego FC occupy 12th place in the Western Conference with 32 points from 27 games (8 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses), level on a goal difference of 0 and looking to close the gap in the playoff race.

Western Conference

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Potential Match-Winners

• Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls): Julian Hall has scored 10 goals from 51 shots this season, with 26 of those on target, giving him the sharpest edge in this Red Bulls attack.
• Emil Forsberg (New York Red Bulls): Emil Forsberg’s 34 chances created paired with 3 goals mark him as the creative hub pulling strings behind the front line.
• Marcus Ingvartsen (San Diego FC): Marcus Ingvartsen leads San Diego FC’s scoring charts with 12 goals from 55 shots, 20 of which have tested the goalkeeper directly.

Recent Form

New York Red Bulls: D L W W L

• 2026-10-01: New York Red Bulls 0-3 St. Louis City SC (L, home)
• 2026-09-19: NYCFC 0-1 New York Red Bulls (W, away)
• 2026-09-13: Columbus Crew 0-1 New York Red Bulls (W, away)
• 2026-09-10: LAFC 2-0 New York Red Bulls (L, away)
• 2026-09-06: Seattle Sounders 0-0 New York Red Bulls (D, away)

New York Red Bulls have gone D L W W L in their last five, winning back-to-back away games at Columbus Crew and NYCFC before a 3-0 home defeat to St. Louis City SC on October 1.

San Diego FC: L L L D D

• 2026-09-27: Austin FC 3-3 San Diego FC (D, away)
• 2026-09-21: Inter Miami 2-2 San Diego FC (D, away)
• 2026-09-14: San Diego FC 0-5 Philadelphia Union (L, home)
• 2026-09-10: San Diego FC 2-3 San Jose Earthquakes (L, home)
• 2026-09-06: Orlando City 1-0 San Diego FC (L, away)

San Diego FC have gone L L L D D in their last five, including a 5-0 home defeat to Philadelphia Union and a 2-3 home loss to San Jose Earthquakes, before back-to-back draws with Inter Miami (2-2) and Austin FC (3-3).

New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Prediction

This looks a tight, low-scoring affair at Sports Illustrated Stadium, decided by moments rather than a flood of chances. New York Red Bulls, eighth in the Eastern Conference, have enough in Julian Hall and Jorge Ruvalcaba to find a way through, while San Diego FC, 12th in the Western Conference with 32 points from 27 games, should get something through Marcus Ingvartsen or Anders Dreyer without quite doing enough to leave with the points. New York Red Bulls to win 2-1.