There’s MLS action at the Q2 Stadium in Texas on Saturday night. Our Austin vs New York Red Bulls prediction considers whether the hosts can claim a much-needed victory.
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Austin vs New York Red Bulls prediction: Forsberg to assist in draw
Key stats
- Our Austin vs New York Red Bulls betting tips take into account that the hosts have only won one of their last six matches in front of their own fans.
- NY Red Bulls have only won one out of eight on their travels in 2025.
- They’ve only failed to score in one of their last nine MLS matches.
Correct score prediction: Austin 1-1 New York Red Bulls
NY Red Bulls have been slightly the more convincing side so far this season, particularly in the final third and they take good form into this after three straight wins.
However, their poor away record does suggest they may struggle to convert one point into three here, against an Austin side that is prone to drawing matches at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Austin
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Austin vs New York Red Bulls odds, with an implied probability of 47.6% that they win this match.
They were winners last time out, seeing off Colorado 2-0 on the road with Mikkel Desler on target.
As for NY Red Bulls, they head into this after a 2-0 home win against Atlanta United, with Cameron Harper and Eric Choupo-Moting grabbing the goals.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for third competitive meeting
Our Austin vs New York Red Bulls prediction suggests we may get a repeat of the last meeting which ended in a 1-1 draw in 2023.
With Austin relative newcomers to the league and the clubs in different conferences, there has only been one other MLS meeting which was a seven-goal thriller won by NY Red Bulls in 2022.
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Austin preview: Cascante sidelined again
The hosts are expected to be without the injured Julio Cascante who is yet to recover from a hamstring issue, but should be in good shape aside from that.
Predicted Lineup: Stuver (GK), Desler, Hines-Ike, Svatok, Biro, Bukari, Pereira, Sabovic, Gallagher, Wolff & Vazquez
USA MLS 10/05/25
L FC Cincinnati 2 Austin FC 1 USA US Open Cup 08/05/25
W El Paso Locomotive FC 2 Austin FC 3 USA MLS 04/05/25
L Minnesota United 3 Austin FC 0 USA MLS 27/04/25
L Houston Dynamo 2 Austin FC 0 USA MLS 19/04/25
W LA Galaxy 0 Austin FC 1
New York Red Bulls preview: Problems for Schwarz
The visitors are expected to be without Lewis Morgan, Dylan Nealis, Roald Mitchell and Felipe Carballo due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Coronel (GK), Duncan, Hack, Eile, Valencia, Carmona, Edelman, Stroud, Harper, Forsberg & Choupo-Moting
USA MLS 10/05/25
W LA Galaxy 0 New York Red Bulls 7 USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W Colorado Switchbacks FC 1 New York Red Bulls 4 USA MLS 03/05/25
L Inter Miami CF 4 New York Red Bulls 1 USA MLS 26/04/25
W CF Montreal 0 New York Red Bulls 1 USA MLS 19/04/25
L DC United 2 New York Red Bulls 1 
Player to watch – Emil Forsberg
The visitors can count on the services of Emil Forsberg who is having a strong season in an advanced midfield role. He has chipped in with five goals and four assists in 16 MLS appearances.
Forsberg the key man
The 33-year-old averages 1.9 key passes per game in MLS action this season. That’s more than any other player who could feature in this fixture.