Prediction: New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United

Prediction: New York Red Bulls to win 3-0

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Betfair

The New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United will face each other in Major League Soccer this week. The match will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey and is scheduled to kick off at 1am UK time on Friday.

New York Red Bulls

The New York Red Bulls are fourth in Major League Soccer Eastern Conference at the moment with 26 points from 17 matches. Gerhard Struber’s side are only three points behind the league leaders, the Philadelphia Union, who have played 16 matches.

Team News:

Wikelman Carmona is out due to a problem in his foot.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United are 10th in Major League Soccer Eastern Conference at the moment with 19 points from 15 matches. Gonzalo Pineda’s side are only five points ahead of bottom side, the Chicago Fire, who have played 16 games.

Team News:

Andrew Gutman has a quad strain, Ronald Hernandez has an MCL issue, and Santiago Sosa has an illness.

Key Factors to Consider

• The New York Red Bulls have scored 26 goals in 17 MLS games.
• The New York Red Bulls have conceded 19 goals in 17 MLS games.
• Atlanta United have scored 23 goals in 15 MLS matches.
• Atlanta United have conceded 22 goals in 15 MLS matches.
• The New York Red Bulls have won 4 of their last 6 competitive games.

Conclusion

While Atlanta United cannot be considered as pushovers at all, the New York Red Bulls are a better team and are also at home. They should pick up all three points in the end.

Prediction: New York Red Bulls to win 3-0

Best Odds: 12/1

Bookmaker: Betfair