New York City II have travelled here for an intriguing battle versus the home side Bethlehem Steel. Get smart on the game with this thorough MLS Next Pro preview!
- Bethlehem Steel have the fewest scored goals in the first half (4) in MLS Next Pro
- New York City II have the most scored goals (15) in MLS Next Pro
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Bethlehem Steel form and stats
OK but not perfect. That could be the conclusion for Bethlehem Steel's two home games in the MLS Next Pro so far this season, having collected 3 points here at Subaru Park.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Bethlehem, who played 1-1 against Chicago Fire II (after extra-time). That match was also played at this venue (Subaru Park). A disappointing finish for Bethlehem Steel in their match versus Chicago Fire II as their 3-0 lead was destroyed and replaced with a 1-1 full time score.
A defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Toronto II.Bethlehem Steel has scored 2 goals so far and conceded 1 goal from 2 home games. These are numbers from the league only.
New York City II form and stats
New York City II, who have the most scored goals (15) in MLS Next Pro, are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the MLS Next Pro, having played 3 games and collected 4 points (1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss).
New York City II have a lot to play for after their shock loss (0-2) to Toronto II in their previous match, played in front of their own supporters. That defeat was their first after three consecutive league fixtures winning points.
Before that, York travelled to Orlando City II (after extra-time, 3-5 on penalties) and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.New York City II have conceded 7 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Bethlehem Steel and New York City II have met already this season: Bethlehem Steel - New York City II 2-1.Top Goalscorers
  J. Denis 5 goals |  C. Donovan 3 goals | N. Pierre 3 goals |
Bethlehem Steel missing players
New York City II missing players
| Bethlehem Steel | New York City II | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | 6 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 10 | 26 |
| 15 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 3 | 11 | 17 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 64% | 60% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 92% |
| 45% | 20% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 83% | 75% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| 18% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 25% |
| 45% | 40% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 100% | 67% |
| 18% | 40% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 36% | 20% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| 5.8 | 5 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 8 | 6.4 |
| 3.2 | 3 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| 3.2 | 3 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 0 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 15 | 14 |
| 5.8 | 5 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 9.5 | 6.2 |
| 11% | 20% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 16% | 19% |
| 11 | 9 | 0 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 6.3 | 4 | 0 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 2 | 2.4 |
- All of New York City II's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Bethlehem Steel have the fewest matches over the total-line (1) in MLS Next Pro
- Bethlehem Steel have the fewest scored goals in the first half (4) in MLS Next Pro
- Bethlehem Steel haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- New York City II have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- New York City II have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- New York City II have scored in all their away matches so far.
- New York City II have the most points from losing position (9) in MLS Next Pro
- New York City II have the most scored goals (15) in MLS Next Pro
- New York City II have the the best goal difference (+6) in MLS Next Pro
- New York City II have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- New York City II have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- New York City II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Columbus Crew II | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 2 | Inter Miami II | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -2 | 11 |
| 3 | New York City II | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | New England II | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | Toronto II | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Bethlehem Steel | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 7 | Orlando City II | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 3 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati II | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 9 | Chicago Fire II | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 2 |
| 10 | Rochester Rhinos | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
