What are the best NYCFC Bet Builder picks for the next match?

Our model surfaces the top picks across NYCFC's eight Bet Builder stats - Shots, SOT, Tackles, Fouls, Goals, Assists, Fouls Drawn and Yellow Cards - and ranks them by hit rate vs Chicago Fire. Current top pick: Tayvon Gray (Tackles). See the Best Bet Builder Picks module above for the full list, with Bet365 odds where priced.

NYCFC Stats 2026 - Recent Form & Bet Builder Picks

NYCFC are currently 9th in the Major League Soccer after 27 games in 2026, with recent form reading D L W L D. They are averaging 1.5 goals per game this season while conceding 1.3. With 54% average possession and 505.9 passes per game, NYCFC are one of the balanced sides in the division.

NYCFC attacking stats: 2026

NYCFC are generating 11.5 shots per game in 2026, with 4.6 on target - a shot accuracy of 40%. They have scored in 85% of Major League Soccer games this season, with over 2.5 goals (either team) occurring in 52% of matches. Both teams have scored in 67% of NYCFC's games, and they have kept 19% clean sheets.

NYCFC defensive stats: 2026

Defensively, NYCFC average 16.3 tackles and 11.4 fouls committed per game. They pick up 1.7 yellow cards per match on average - use the stat breakdown pages in the left sidebar to explore which players are driving those numbers. NYCFC's goals against average of 1.3 per game suggests a solid if inconsistent defensive record.

NYCFC stats for betting and bet builders

NYCFC's season averages provide a useful baseline across several popular bet builder markets. At 3.8 corners per game, corner total lines are worth assessing against the opposition average. Their 52% over 2.5 goals rate and 67% BTTS rate give context for goals markets. For player-level markets - tackles, shots, fouls, yellow cards - use the individual stat pages linked in the sidebar to find per-player averages and game-by-game frequency data ahead of NYCFC's next fixture against Chicago Fire on 10.10.2026.

NYCFC home vs away splits: 2026

NYCFC's home and away form has been strongly contrasting so far in 2026. Across 14 home games they've averaged 1.86 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, with both teams scoring in 64% of fixtures. On the road, they've averaged 1.15 scored and 1.15 conceded across 13 away games. Use the Home / Away filter above the stat table to drill into player-level splits for Bet Builder markets that move with venue.

NYCFC xG and underlying performance: 2026

NYCFC are averaging 1.45 xG for and 1.44 xG against per game in 2026 — an xG difference of +0.01. Their 1.5 actual goals per game is in line with expected output, pointing to average conversion and reflecting a side performing in line with expected metrics. Recent form shows an stable trend, with 1.47 xG for and 1.44 xG against across their last ten games — useful context for shot-based and team-total Bet Builder markets.

NYCFC league comparison: 2026

NYCFC currently sit 9 of 30 in the Major League Soccer table. For headline Bet Builder stats they rank 27 of 30 for shots, 4 for tackles and 17 for fouls — useful context when comparing their lines to the league baseline. They rank in the top six for tackles, a useful baseline when reading Bet Builder lines on this stat. They sit bottom-five in shots, worth flagging on opposing Bet Builder markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many goals does NYCFC score per game in 2026?

NYCFC average 1.5 goals per Major League Soccer game in 2026 across 27 matches, conceding 1.3 per game.

What is NYCFC's form in 2026?

NYCFC's last five results are D L W L D. They are currently 9th in the Major League Soccer after 27 games this season.

How many shots does NYCFC have per game?

NYCFC average 11.5 shots per game in 2026, with 4.6 on target - a shot accuracy of 40%.

What are NYCFC's stats for bet builders?

NYCFC average 3.8 corners, 16.3 tackles, 11.4 fouls and 1.7 yellow cards per game in 2026. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 52% of their Major League Soccer games, BTTS in 67%. Use the stat breakdown pages in the sidebar for player-level averages across each market.

How does NYCFC perform at home vs away in 2026?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare NYCFC's stats split by venue across all categories in 2026.

NYCFC Best Bet Builder Picks vs Chicago Fire

NYCFC season record 2026: overall, home and away

Scope	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG	BTTS %	Over 2.5 %	Clean sheet %
Overall	27	8	9	10	41	36	+5	33	1.22	67%	52%	19%
Home	14	4	4	6	26	21	+5	16	1.14	64%	64%	21%
Away	13	4	5	4	15	15	0	17	1.31	69%	38%	15%

NYCFC results 2026 against every Major League Soccer team, home and away

Pos	Team	P	Pts	NYCFC home	NYCFC away
1	Nashville SC	27	60	0-0 (D)	2-1 (L)
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	26	50	-	2-0 (L)
2	New England	27	46	1-2 (L)	1-1 (D)
2	St. Louis City	27	47	1-1 (D)	-
3	Inter Miami	27	46	2-3 (L)	14 Oct
3	Dallas	27	47	-	-
4	Charlotte	27	43	1-2 (L)	0-1 (W)
4	SJ Earthquakes	27	45	-	-
5	Chicago Fire	26	42	3-1 (W)	10 Oct
5	Houston Dynamo	27	44	-	-
6	Philadelphia Union	27	39	2-3 (L)	1-2 (W)
6	Los Angeles FC	28	41	17 Oct	-
7	Orlando City	27	34	5-0 (W)	24 Oct
7	Seattle Sounders	27	38	-	-
8	New York RB	27	33	0-1 (L)	1-1 (D)
8	Colorado Rapids	27	36	3-1 (W)	-
9	LA Galaxy	28	36	-	1-1 (D)
9	New York City	27	33	-	-
10	Portland Timbers	27	32	-	-
10	Cincinnati	26	33	4-4 (D)	2-1 (L)
11	DC United	26	30	0-2 (L)	7 Nov
11	Real Salt Lake	27	32	-	0-2 (W)
12	San Diego	27	32	-	-
12	Columbus Crew	27	29	3-0 (W)	1-2 (W)
13	Austin	27	31	-	-
13	Toronto	27	29	1-1 (D)	1-1 (D)
14	Atlanta United	27	27	28 Oct	2-2 (D)
14	Minnesota United	27	29	-	-
15	CF Montréal	27	24	31 Oct	1-0 (L)
15	Sporting KC	27	21	-	-

NYCFC players with the most goals 2026

#	Player	Position	Goals	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	15	26	0.58
2	Hannes Wolf	attacker	5	21	0.24
3	Agustín Ojeda	attacker	5	27	0.19
4	Luighi	attacker	4	9	0.44
5	Keaton Parks	midfielder	2	18	0.11

NYCFC players with the most assists 2026

#	Player	Position	Assists	Apps	Per game
1	Agustín Ojeda	attacker	9	27	0.33
2	Maxi Moralez	midfielder	6	14	0.43
3	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	4	26	0.15
4	Hannes Wolf	attacker	2	21	0.1
5	Talles Magno	attacker	2	16	0.13

NYCFC players with the most shots 2026

#	Player	Position	Shots	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	67	26	2.58
2	Agustín Ojeda	attacker	32	27	1.19
3	Hannes Wolf	attacker	27	21	1.29
4	Talles Magno	attacker	23	16	1.44
5	Andrés Perea	midfielder	19	17	1.12

NYCFC players with the most shots on target 2026

#	Player	Position	Shots on target	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	36	26	1.38
2	Agustín Ojeda	attacker	12	27	0.44
3	Hannes Wolf	attacker	11	21	0.52
4	Andrés Perea	midfielder	10	17	0.59
5	Talles Magno	attacker	9	16	0.56

NYCFC players with the most fouls 2026

#	Player	Position	Fouls	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	45	26	1.73
2	Tayvon Gray	defender	25	23	1.09
3	Hannes Wolf	attacker	24	21	1.14
4	Keaton Parks	midfielder	24	18	1.33
5	Aiden O'Neill	midfielder	21	15	1.4

NYCFC players with the most tackles 2026

#	Player	Position	Tackles	Apps	Per game
1	Tayvon Gray	defender	49	23	2.13
2	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	45	26	1.73
3	Nico Cavallo	defender	35	16	2.19
4	Aiden O'Neill	midfielder	33	15	2.2
5	Kai Trewin	midfielder	27	15	1.8

NYCFC players with the most fouls drawn 2026

#	Player	Position	Fouls drawn	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	86	26	3.31
2	Hannes Wolf	attacker	25	21	1.19
3	Maxi Moralez	midfielder	25	14	1.79
4	Andrés Perea	midfielder	24	17	1.41
5	Tayvon Gray	defender	22	23	0.96

NYCFC players with the most yellow cards 2026

#	Player	Position	Yellow cards	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	8	26	0.31
2	Keaton Parks	midfielder	5	18	0.28
3	Tayvon Gray	defender	5	23	0.22
4	Raul Gustavo	defender	4	21	0.19
5	Aiden O'Neill	midfielder	3	15	0.2

NYCFC players with the most key passes 2026

#	Player	Position	Key passes	Apps	Per game
1	Nicolás Fernández Mercau	midfielder	54	26	2.08
2	Agustín Ojeda	attacker	44	27	1.63
3	Maxi Moralez	midfielder	30	14	2.14
4	Tayvon Gray	defender	18	23	0.78
5	Hannes Wolf	attacker	16	21	0.76