Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium — Harrison, New Jersey
Broadcast: Paramount+ / CBS Sports Network
Weather Outlook — Harrison, NJ (Seasonal Expectation)
No direct weather data was returned in search results; based on late‑April New Jersey climate:
Temperature: Low‑60s at kickoff
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Wind: Light breeze
Impact: Ideal for high‑tempo pressing; no expected weather disruption
Injury Report
No official injury lists were included in available sources. Both clubs are expected to enter with standard rotation for a knockout match.
Team Records & Recent Form (U.S. Open Cup)
New York Red Bulls
Round of 32: 3–1 win vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Julian Hall: Brace (now 7 goals across all competitions)
Emil Forsberg: 1 goal + 1 assist (3 career Open Cup goal contributions)
Home Cup Dominance:
13‑1‑4 in home U.S. Open Cup matches since 2010
11‑0‑4 all‑time at Sports Illustrated Stadium in the tournament
Open Cup vs. NYCFC:
3‑0‑0, outscoring NYCFC 8–0 in Cup play
New York City FC
NYCFC confirmed the matchup on April 16 and will travel to Harrison for the Round of 16.
NYCFC has reached the Quarterfinals twice in club history.
NYCFC II reached the Round of 16 in 2024, the deepest run ever by an MLS NEXT Pro side.
Series History (All Competitions)
Red Bulls historically dominate the rivalry in the U.S. Open Cup (8–0 aggregate across three matches).
MLS regular‑season meetings are more balanced, but Cup history heavily favors RBNY.
Key Player Matchups
Julian Hall (RBNY) vs. NYCFC Back Line
Hall enters in elite form with a brace in the previous round and seven goals across competitions. His pace and movement will challenge NYCFC’s center‑backs.
Emil Forsberg (RBNY) vs. NYCFC Midfield
Forsberg’s creativity and set‑piece quality are central to RBNY’s attack. NYCFC must limit his touches between the lines.
NYCFC Attack vs. RBNY Press
NYCFC’s buildup will be tested by the Red Bulls’ trademark high press, especially in a knockout setting.
Betting Trends
Red Bulls:
Unbeaten in 15 straight home Open Cup matches (11‑0‑4).
Perfect 3‑0‑0 vs. NYCFC in Cup play.
Enter with strong attacking form (3 goals vs. Pittsburgh).
NYCFC:
Historically inconsistent in the Open Cup but capable of deep runs.
Road form in knockout competitions has been mixed.
MATCH ODDS
New York City FC + 115
New York Red Bulls + 195
Draw + 255
Over 2.5 – 150 Under 2.5 + 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
