New York City FC vs New England Revolution Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & MLS Odds for Wednesday, September 9th
Get New York City FC vs New England Revolution prediction, betting picks, odds, and lineups for this MLS game, plus top Same Game Parlay insights.
Grayson Parker - September 9, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
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Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 9, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Citi Field, Queens, New York |
New York City FC host the New England Revolution at Citi Field on September 9, 2026, in an Eastern Conference matchup with the hosts desperate to break out of a stubborn slump.
NYCFC sit seventh in the Eastern Conference on 29 points and have strung together three consecutive MLS stalemates, most recently holding leaders Nashville SC scoreless at home.
The Revolution arrive fourth in the East on 37 points but need to bounce back after Carlos Gil's late penalty could not prevent a road defeat at LA Galaxy.
History points to a tight, low-scoring tie: seven of the last eight meetings between these teams in all competitions have finished under 2.5 goals.
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Recent Results
NYCFC are winless in six and have drawn their last three MLS games, with three straight stalemates dragging their scoring to a crawl. The goalless hold of Nashville SC showed the defensive steel, and Nicolás Fernández Mercau, who has scored or assisted in seven of his last 10 outings, remains their main attacking outlet.
New England ranked sixth in the standings but come off a defeat at LA Galaxy, where Carlos Gil's stoppage-time penalty was only a consolation. Before that, Marko Mitrovic's side had banked seven points from three games. Gil, with 2+ shots on target in four straight, and youngster Peyton Miller drive the attack.
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
New York City FC: M. Moralez (Injured/out), K. Trewin (Injured/out), H. Wolf (Injured/out), T. Magno (Injured/out), D. Baiera (Injured/out), A. Farnós (Injured/out), K. Parks (Injured/doubtful)
New England Revolution: L. Campana (Injured/out), T. Smith (Injured/out)
New York City FC
The hosts could go unchanged after the scoreless tie with Nashville SC, with Aiden O'Neill and Alonso Martinez both back from injury in gameweek 23. Keaton Parks is doubtful and will be assessed after missing last weekend, while Maxi Moralez headlines a lengthy injury list for NYCFC.
New England Revolution
No changes are expected for the Revolution ahead of the trip to New York, with Ilay Feingold and Luca Langoni both back from injury for the LA Galaxy game. Leonardo Campana and T. Smith are the only two players ruled out for the visitors.
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Predicted Lineup
New York City FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Freese; O'Toole, Gustavo, Martins, Gray; Perea, Sands; Traoré, Mercau, Ojeda; Luighi
New England Revolution
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Turner; W. Sands, Fofana, Kohler, Polster; Yusuf, Raines, Gil; Miller, Turgeman, Harrison
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Key Stats & Game Facts
- New York City FC have had 16+ shots in 6 out of 10 games vs New England Revolution (Major League Soccer).
- New England Revolution have had 6+ corners in 5 of their last 5 games vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer).
- Dániel Gazdag has scored in 3 of their last 4 games vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer).
- Carles Gil has won 3+ fouls in 6 of their last 10 games vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer).
- Diego Fagúndez has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of their last 8 games vs New York City FC (Major League Soccer).
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
This one has the makings of another cagey, low-scoring tie. NYCFC have drawn three straight and stayed under 2.5 goals in each, while the Revolution's defensive grip travels well. Add in a home side undefeated in their last six home games against New England, and a share of the spoils looks the smart call.
Best Picks
Under 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Seven of the last eight meetings between these teams across all competitions have finished with fewer than three goals scored, and the goalkeepers have been busier than the scoresheets in NYCFC's last three MLS outings.
New York City FC or Draw in the Double Chance market. The hosts are undefeated in their last six home games against New England and roll in on the back of three straight MLS ties. Backing NYCFC to avoid defeat gives you plenty of cover in a game this tight.
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Same Game Parlay
Our four-leg Same Game Parlay pairs a Nicolás Fernández Mercau goal, Carles Gil over 1.5 shots on target, Peyton Miller over 3.5 shots and a tie in the moneyline.
Mercau is NYCFC's spark, having scored in five of his last eight MLS appearances, making the home star a strong anytime goalscorer play in a tight game.
Carles Gil to hit over 1.5 shots on target is well supported, with the Revolution playmaker recording 2+ shots on target in each of his last four MLS games.
Peyton Miller over 3.5 shots rounds out the attacking legs, as the winger has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last three MLS appearances.
The tie ties it all together: NYCFC have drawn three straight in MLS, and everything about this matchup points toward another even, low-scoring affair.
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New York City FC vs New England Revolution Talking Points
The big storyline here is NYCFC's draw streak against a Revolution side chasing points in the standings. Nicolás Fernández Mercau leads the hosts in scoring this season with 14 goals and two assists, and he is the man most likely to unlock a stubborn game. New England, meanwhile, have shown they can win on the road, taking two of their three away games heading into this trip. If the visitors can turn Carles Gil's creativity into finishing, they have the tools to end NYCFC's run and climb the East. But recent history, three straight scoreless ties and a home team undefeated in their last six home meetings with New England, all point toward another tight, low-scoring battle where one moment decides it.
New York City FC vs New England Revolution Predictions FAQs
When is the New York City FC vs New England Revolution game?
The US MLS game between New York City FC and New England Revolution is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT.
Where is New York City FC vs New England Revolution being played?
The game will be played at Citi Field.
What are the probable lineups for New York City FC vs New England Revolution?
New York City FC's expected lineup features Freese, O'Toole, Gustavo, Martins, Gray, Perea, Sands, Traoré, Mercau, Ojeda, and Luighi. New England Revolution are expected to start Turner, Sands, Fofana, Kohler, Polster, Yusuf, Raines, Gil, Miller, Turgeman, and Harrison.
What is the prediction for New York City FC vs New England Revolution?
New York City FC enter following three consecutive ties, while New England Revolution look to bounce back from a defeat against LA Galaxy. Recent series history points to a tight defensive battle, with seven of their last eight meetings staying under 2.5 goals.
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