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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Atlanta United take on an impressive New York Red Bulls side in an important encounter at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Preview
Atlanta United are in 12th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The hosts slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of CF Montreal in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The away side eased past Toronto FC by a 4-1 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have a good recent record against Atlanta United and have won 10 out of the last 17 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Atlanta United's two victories.
- Atlanta United have won only two of their 17 matches against New York Red Bulls in all competitions, with one of these victories coming in the previous game between the two teams in April 2023.
- Atlanta United are winless in their last five matches in MLS but have scored at least one goal in each of their last four such games.
- Lewis Morgan has bagged 27 goals and nine assists in his three seasons for New York Red Bulls.
Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
New York Red Bulls have been impressive this season but have stuttered on a few occasions in recent weeks. Lewis Morgan has been excellent for his side and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Atlanta United have been in poor form this season and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in this match. New York Red Bulls are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Atlanta United 1-3 New York Red Bulls
Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York Red Bulls to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lewis Morgan to score - Yes
