DC United vs New York Red Bulls Match Analysis and Prediction

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The MLS returns to the fold this week with another set of intriguing fixtures as DC United hosts New York Red Bulls at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Both sides have been inconsistent in the middle of the table this season and they have a point to prove on 28^th October 2021 at 02:30.

DC united is occupying the 9^th place with 41 points after 31 matches played and just one team out of the playoffs spot. In their previous match they suffered a devastating 6-0 MLS defeat in the hands of New York City FC and they will be hungry for a bounce back in this match.

New York Red Bulls have secured a place in the playoffs which sees them sixth place with 43 points after 31 matches played. In their last match they defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 in a MLS action and they will be aiming for the same results here.

New York Red Bulls are our favorites to win in this match having four wins out of the last five matches they played, while their opponents won only one match out of their last five games. Furthermore, the Red Bulls won three of the last five matches they played against DC United who won in only one.

DC United vs New York Red Bulls head to head

These two sides have met 66 times since 2003; DC United has 25 victories, New York Red Bulls 24 victories and 19 matches ended in draw.

New York 1-1 DC United 12/09/21
DC United 1-0 New York 26/07/21
DC United 0-2 New York 13/09/20
New York 0-1 DC United 03/09/20
DC United 0-3 New York 01/02/20

Home

New York City 6-0 DC United
DC United 2-3 New England
DC United 0-0 Nashville
Orlando 2-1 DC United
DC United 3-1 Minnesota

Away

Columbus 1-2 New York
New York 1-0 New York City
New York 1-0 Miami
Cincinnati 0-1 New York
New York 1-1 Philadelphia

DC United team news

Brendan Daniel Hines-Ike will not be available for selection due to injury while Chris Odoi-Atsem availability is also in doubt as he’ still recovering from injury.