New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United Match analysis and Prediction

Two sides on the wrong end of the playoffs in the MLS Eastern Conference New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United are set to face each other this week at the Red Bull Arena. Showdown is scheduled for 4^th November 2021 at 02:30 EAT.

New York Red Bulls head into their final home fixture follow 1-0 MLS triumph over Montreal Impact, the win saw them in the 7^th position with 46 points and only two games left of the season. This match is a must win for Gerhard Struber’s men if they want to be safe on the postseason spot.

Atlanta United’s recent form shows some impressive improvements they have climbed the table upto the 6^th place with 47 points and only two games left. Coming off 1-1 stalemate versus Toronto FC, the five stripes will be looking to return to their winning ways in this game.

New York Red Bulls is in a commendable form with four wins out of the last five matches they played. They barely qualified for the playoffs and now it’s up to them to keep their position until the end of the season. Atlanta United lost or drew three of the last five matches they played and are one-point advantage over their current opponent.

It’s hard to tell who will take the day between two competitive rivals considering their current forms, therefore, we predict a draw with goals from both sides.

New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United head to head

The Red Bulls has an excellent record over Atlanta United, they have won in seven out of the 11 encounters since 2017, there have been three ties Atlanta are yet to get their second victory.

• 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 
• New York 1-0 Atlanta 20/05/19

Home

• New York 1-0 Montreal
• DC United 1-0 New York
• Columbus 1-2 New York
• New York 1-0 New York City
• New York 1-0 Miami

Away

• Atlanta 1-1 Toronto
• Atlanta 2-1 Miami
• Atlanta 1-1 New York City
• Toronto 0-2 Atlanta
• Montreal 2-1 Atlanta

New York Red Bulls team news

Aaron Long and Omir Fernandez will continue to be sidelined with injuries for this fixture.

Atlanta United team news

Emerson Hyndman remains the only injury concern for the visitors as they head into this game.

Prediction and odds

• Draw
• New York Red Bulls Win
• Double Chance