New York Red Bulls will be bidding to return to the winning ways in the MSL this week when they host Atlanta United at the Red bull Arena. Kickoffs schedules for July 1, 2022 at 03:00 EAT.
The hosts have had a spectacular run of form this season to be among the top four in the Eastern Conference standings, they are currently placed fourth with 26 points after 17 matches. The Red Bulls have won their last four home fixtures in all competitions after failing to win their first six matches at Red Bull Arena, while they have lost three straight MLS road contests after winning their opening six away games in all competitions.
New York Red prepares for this meeting after 2-0 MLS defeat to Los Angeles FC in their most recent fixture. In that game, New York Red Bulls managed 46% possession and 16 shots with four of them on target. Los Angeles FC got 12 shots with five of them on target and goals by Cristián Arango (67′) and Diego Palacios (70′).
Meanwhile, it has been one step forward and two steps back for Atlanta United who is now four points behind FC Cincinnati in the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Gonzalo Pineda men extended their winless run away from home to six straight matches in all competitions a week ago, after winning against Inter Miami in their previous match.
Atlanta United will be hoping for better results following 2-1 MLS losing efforts at the hands of Toronto FC in their last outing. In that game, Atlanta United managed 56% possession, 15 shots with two of them on target and goal scored by Luiz Araújo (57′). Toronto FC got 15 shots with four of them on target and goals by Jonathan Osorio (8′) and Ralph Priso (78′).
New York Red Bulls vs. Atlanta United head to head
New York Red Bulls boasts the upper hand having won seven times out of the 12 head to head encounters between these two teams since 2017, while four matches played out draws and Atlanta united has a solitary win.
- New York 0-0 Atlanta 04/11/21
- Atlanta 0-0 New York 27/06/21
- Atlanta 0-1 New York 11/10/20
- Atlanta 0-1 New York 12/07/20
- Atlanta 3-3 New York 07/07/19
Home
- Los Angeles 2-0 New York
- New York 3-0 New York City
- New York 2-0 Toronto
- Charlotte 2-0 New York
- New York 4-1 DC United
Away
- Toronto 2-1 Atlanta
- Atlanta 2-0 Miami
- Atlanta 3-2 Pachuca
- Atlanta 1-2 Columbus
- Nashville 2-2 Atlanta
New York Red Bulls team news
Lucas Monzón and Andrés Reyes have been ruled out of this game through injuries while Aaron Long, Luquinhas and Jason Pendant are also unavailable due to health protocols.
Atlanta United team news
Brooks Lennon will join s Osvaldo Alonso, Dylan Castanheira, Brad Guzan and Miles Robinson on the sidelines due to injuries for the visitors.
Prediction and odds
New York Red Bulls is our favorite side here having won four of their last six overall games and they are on a four game unbeaten run at home while Atlanta United is winless in seven of their last 10 overall matches and they also lost five of their last six away matches.
- New York City Win
- Draw
- Goals under 2.5
