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The 2024 edition of MLS returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive New York Red Bulls side in an important clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this year and will want to win this game.
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Philadelphia Union are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Columbus Crew last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have been impressive over the past year. The Red Bulls were held to Charlotte FC by a 1-1 draw in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good recent record against New York Red Bulls and have won 18 out of the last 45 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York Red Bulls' 15 victories.
- Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last 13 matches on the trot against New York Red Bulls in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline in MLS in 2019.
- New York Red Bulls are currently on an unbeaten run of 11 matches in all competitions - Los Angeles FC are the only MLS team to have managed a longer such run this season.
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Prediction
New York Red Bulls are currently in the midst of a purple patch and will be intent on making the most of their impressive form. Elias Manoel has been impressive for the Red Bulls and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Philadelphia Union have struggled this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. New York Red Bulls are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 2-1 Philadelphia Union
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York Red Bulls to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Philadelphia Union to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Elias Manoel to score - Yes
