Get to know the matchup in By The Numbers, presented by New Jersey Lottery:
0- In the past seven meetings between these two clubs, the winning club has recorded a clean sheet. The Red Bulls hold a 5-2-0 record in those matchups.
27- This will be the 27th matchup between the two clubs since NYCFC’s inaugural MLS season in 2015.
4- Bronx-born Red Bulls midfielder Omir Fernandez has four goals against New York City FC in the last six matchups between the two derby rivals. He is the active leading scorer for New York against NYCFC.
6- NYCFC’s current leading scorer in MLS this season is Gabriel Pereira with six. The midfielder signed with Al-Rayyan in Qatar during the summer transfer window.
53- Defender Andrés Reyes is second in MLS in interceptions with 53 this season. He is also third in aerial duels won with 91, and ninth in recoveries with 174.
