New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get the top New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC prediction, projected lineups, betting odds, and Same Game Parlay picks ahead of Saturday's MLS game.
Jade Griffiths - October 10, 2026, 3:42 PM EDT
7 minutesNew York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Game Preview
Competition | Major League Soccer |
|---|---|
Game Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
Game Time | 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Harrison, NJ, Sports Illustrated Stadium |
New York Red Bulls host San Diego FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, and the club's annual Noche Latina celebration gives this Major League Soccer matchup some extra color.
Michael Bradley's side need a response after a 3-0 home loss to St. Louis City. Julian Hall, the youngest player in MLS history to hit double digits in a regular season, is back.
San Diego FC arrive in a slump, with Mikey Varas' men collecting just two points from the last 15 available. Elias Achouri and Onni Valakari return from international duty to help.
Neither side is going anywhere fast in the standings, where the Red Bulls rank 17th and San Diego sit 22nd. Three points would give either camp something to build on.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Recent Results
The Red Bulls had strung together back-to-back road wins by a single goal before St. Louis City beat them 3-0 at home. That sums them up: they create through individual skill and counters but finish poorly. They have won 3 of their last 10 games against all opponents, and Julian Hall remains the spark.
San Diego have failed to win their last five games in Major League Soccer. Their trip to Austin FC told the story, as they let a 3-1 lead slip when a late Christian Ramirez brace pegged them back at Q2 Stadium. Possession is their identity. Protecting a lead is not, and Anders Dreyer carries much of their attacking threat.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
New York Red Bulls: Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (Injured/out), R. Mosquera (Injured/out), C. Harper (Injured/out), A. Marcucci (Injured/out), J. Che (Injured/out)
San Diego FC: G. Pirani (Injured/out)
New York Red Bulls
The big news up front for the home side is the expected return of teenage starlets Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti to the starting XI. Ronald Donkor could also be back now that his international duty has ended, though Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is one of five confirmed absentees.
San Diego FC
Goalkeeper CJ dos Santos returns between the sticks, and Elias Achouri and Onni Valakari are back after completing their international duties. G. Pirani is the only name on the visitors' injury list.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Predicted Lineup
New York Red Bulls
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: E. Horvath; D. Nealis, J. Bazán, T. Parker, D. Padelford; R. Donkor, M. Sofo, A. Mehmeti; J. Ruvalcaba, J. Hall, C. Cowell
San Diego FC
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: CJ dos Santos; I. Murphy, M. Duah, I. Pilcher; O. Verhoeven, J. Tverskov, A. Godoy, K. Sargeant; A. Dreyer, E. Achouri, O. Valakari
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Key Stats & Game Facts
- There have been 10+ shots on target in 4 of San Diego FC's last 4 games in Major League Soccer.
- There have been 4+ goals scored in 4 of San Diego FC's last 4 games in Major League Soccer.
- Mohammed Sofo has committed 3+ fouls in 5 of his last 5 appearances in Major League Soccer.
- Aníbal Godoy has been carded in 3 of his last 4 appearances against New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.
- Anders Dreyer has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances in Major League Soccer.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction here is a 2-1 home win, and this is a tight one rather than a stroll. The books shade San Diego as a slight favorite, but the Red Bulls at +160 (Betfair Sportsbook) are the side we trust. Bradley's group get Hall, Mehmeti and Donkor back, while San Diego have shown nothing lately about holding a lead. Expect both teams to find the net, with the hosts' counterattacking edge telling late.
Best Picks
Elias Achouri to have over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. He returns from international duty and should lead San Diego's front line. This one sits in the Player Shots market. We rate it at 55.3%, well clear of the implied probability in the price, and with San Diego scoring freely and both teams projected to score, shot volume from their center forward makes plenty of sense.
Anders Dreyer to have over 1.5 shots on target in the Player Shots On Target market. He is a regular starter on San Diego's attacking left. This one sits in the Player Shots On Target market. We put it at 47.2%, above what the price implies, and Dreyer is a near ever-present in San Diego's recent lineups. A possession-heavy team that commits bodies forward gives him the looks to test Horvath.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Same Game Parlay
This four-leg Same Game Parlay combines a Ronald Donkor card, Over 3.5 goals, an Elias Achouri shot on target and Anders Dreyer over 1.5 shots.
Donkor has picked up a card in 3 of his last 4 Major League Soccer outings. He anchors a midfield tasked with stopping San Diego's through balls, which is a recipe for bookings.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of San Diego FC's last 8 games in Major League Soccer. A parlay is the place to chase the high end of their scorelines.
Achouri has managed at least one shot on target in 5 of his last 6 outings, and he is back from international duty to lead the line.
Dreyer, too, has found the target at least once in 5 of his last 6 games. Getting two total attempts away is a lower bar for a regular starter.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +700. That's potential winnings of $70 on a $10 stake.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Talking Points
The intensity battle is the story here. The hosts lead Major League Soccer in total sprints this season with 3,681, and that relentless running feeds the counterattacks they thrive on. San Diego want the ball, but opponents routinely play aggressively against them, and they have conceded at least two goals in each of their last four games in Major League Soccer. If the hosts win the turnover battle, the betting odds for this matchup look generous on the home side. The flip side is that San Diego's through balls can punish a Red Bulls defense that struggles against counters, which is why we see goals at both ends.
New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC Predictions FAQs
When is the New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC US MLS game?
The game takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT.
Where is New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC being played?
The game is being played at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
What is the team news for New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC?
Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti are expected to return for New York Red Bulls, though Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty is among five injured absentees. San Diego FC will welcome back goalkeeper CJ dos Santos, Elias Achouri, and Onni Valakari.
What is the score prediction for New York Red Bulls vs San Diego FC?
The analytical projection is a 2-1 victory for the New York Red Bulls, with San Diego FC looking to end a five-game winless stretch in Major League Soccer.
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