New York Red Bulls go up against Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2022 at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on Wednesday, August 3. The match will start at 5.00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The New York Red Bulls will come into this game on the back of a 2-0 loss to FC Barcelona in their last friendly. The Red Bulls also lost 5-1 to Orlando City SC in the US Open Cup semi-final. Lewis Morgan was the only goal-scorer for the hosts. The New York Red Bulls are sixth on the points table with 10 wins in 22 games this season.
Colorado Rapids are 24th on the points table with just six wins in the season so far. The Rapids lost 2-1 to Seattle Sanders in their previous league game. Jonathan Lewis scored in the opening minutes of the game to give them the lead. However, the Sounders came back strongly and levelled the game in the 43rd minute. A 71st-minute strike from Nicolas Lodeiro sealed the game for the Sounders.
New York Red Bulls vs Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.70, Colorado Rapids: 4.70, Draw: 4.00
Betwinner odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.71, Colorado Rapids: 4.54, Draw: 3.90
Betway odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.70, Colorado Rapids: 4.33, Draw: 3.80
10CRIC odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.71, Colorado Rapids: 4.50, Draw: 3.94
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
New York Red Bulls vs Colorado Rapids head-to-head
New York Red Bulls have won 17 while Colorado rapids have won 19 out of their 43 matches so far; while seven matches have been drawn.
Colorado Rapids beat New York Red Bulls 2-0 in their previous match in 2019. Jonathan Lewis scored both goals for the Rapids.
New York Red Bulls vs Colorado Rapids probable starting lineups
New York Red Bulls: Carlos Coronel (goalkeeper), John Tolkin, Aaron Long (captain), Dylan. Nealis, Tom Edwards, Cristian Casseres, Frankie Amaya, Lewis Morgan, Lucas Linhares, Tom Barlow, Patryk Klimala.
Colorado Rapids: William Yarbrough (goalkeeper), Keegan Rosenberry, Lalas Abubakar, Gustava Vallecilla, Lucas Esteves, Bryan Acosta, Michael Barrios, Ralph Priso-Mbongue, Diego Rubio, Jonathan Lewis, Gyasi Zardes.
New York Red Bulls vs Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 2022 top picks and players to watch
New York Red Bulls: Tom Barlow will be the top pick from the New York Red Bulls. The 27-year-old footballer has scored three goals in 22 games this season. Barlow has scored 11 goals across four seasons in the MLS.
Colorado Rapids: Gyasi Zardes will be the player to watch out for from the Rapids. Zardes has scored three goals in 13 games for the visitors. The 30-year-old scored 58 goals for Columbus Crew across six seasons in the MLS.
New York Red Bulls vs Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer 2022 prediction
New York Red Bulls will start as favourites against Colorado Rapids. The hosts have had a good season so far and look like a far more balanced unit.
Colorado Rapids have a better head-to-head record against the hosts and have also dominated them in recent times. However, the Rapids have had a poor season this time and will face an uphill task against a strong team like New York Red Bulls.