The New York Red Bulls will be looking to avoid a fifth straight MLS game without a win when they host DC United on Sunday with kickoff at 2 am.
The New York Red Bulls returned to winning ways in the MLS Cup when they secured a 3-1 last-16 win at home to Charlotte FC on Thursday night.
Patryk Klimala opened the scoring for Gerhard Struber’s side just two minutes in, but Daniel Rios drew his side level six minutes later. Dylan Nealis put the Red Bulls back in front just after the hour mark, and Tom Barlow wrapped up all three points by adding a third in stoppage time. The Red Bulls will now turn their attention to Sunday’s MLS clash with DC United as they bid to close in on Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia.
DC United have lost their last three matches in the MLS as they played out a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC last weekend, with Edison Flores and Michael Estrada scoring for the hosts. Jonathan Osorio scored an 89th-minute equalizer to force both sides to share the spoils.
The Black and Red are 11th in the Eastern Conference, three points above basement club Chicago Fire and two points behind the playoffs.
New York Red Bulls vs. DC United Head to Head
Both sides have 44 games against each other, with hosts taking 19 wins while opponents with 13 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- NY Red Bulls 3-1 Charlotte
- Inter Miami 2-0 Red Bulls
- Red Bulls 3-3 Chicago Fire
- Philadelphia Union 1-1 Red Bulls
Away
- DC United 2-2 Toronto FC
- DC United 0-2 New York City
- Inter Miami 2-2 DC United
- DC United 0-3 Red Bulls
New York Red Bulls Team News
Ashley Fletcher (knee), Serge Ngoma (hamstring), Andres Reyes, and Wikelman Carmona (both feet) are all sidelined with injuries. Due to illness, John Tolkin will miss out, but versatile defender Dylan Nealis could move over to left-back to replace Tolkin, while his brother Sean Nealis starts at center-back alongside Aaron Long.
DC United Team News
The DC United squad is set to be without five key players for the game against New York City FC, as Adrien Perez (foot), Chris Odoi-Atsem (ankle), Moses Nyeman, and Andy Najar (both thigh) are all ruled out with injuries. At the same time, Gaoussou Samake is doubtful and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.
Prediction and Odds
The Red Bull Arena is known for producing goals, and we expect New York to build on their MLS Cup success by earning all three points at home on Sunday.
- Home Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Over 2.5
