New York Red Bulls go up against Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer (MLS) 2022 at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison on Friday, July 1. The match will start at 5:30 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The hosts, New York Red Bulls, come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 defeat against Los Angeles FC. The Red Bulls won four of the last five encounters in all competitions before the defeat in LA. They are eighth in the MLS 2022 points table with 26 points.
Frankie Amaya and Lewis Morgan have been the top players for the Red Bulls this season. The hosts are expected to make one change in their lineup with Zach Ryan set to come back to the starting XI.
Atlanta United FC have won just one of their last five MLS matches and are currently 22nd in this season’s standings. Luiz Araujo is their top goal-scorer and Josef Martinez is their top assist-maker in MLS 2022.
Luiz Araujo scored the goal in their 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC in the last match. The visitors are expected to make no changes to their lineup in this match.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 2022 odds
Parimatch odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.73, Atlanta United FC: 4.60, Draw: 3.90
Betwinner odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.75, Atlanta United FC: 4.32, Draw: 3.88
Betway odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.75, Atlanta United FC: 4.33, Draw: 3.60
10CRIC odds: New York Red Bulls: 1.75, Atlanta United FC: 4.48, Draw: 3.79
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC head-to-head
New York Red Bulls have never lost an MLS regular season match against Atlanta United FC, winning six along with four draws. Atlanta United FC won an MLS playoff game against the Red Bulls in 2018.
New York Red Bulls have kept a clean sheet in this head-to-head in the last four matches.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC probable starting lineups
New York Red Bulls: Carlos Miguel (goalkeeper); Tom Edwards, Sean Nealis (captain), Dylan Nealis; Lewis Morgan, Frankie Amaya, Cristian Casseres Jr, John Tolkin; Omir Fernandez; Zach Ryan, Patryk Klimala.
Atlanta United FC: Rocco Rios Novo (goalkeeper); Aiden McFadden, Alan Franco, George Campbell, Caleb Wiley; Franco Ibarra, Emerson Hyndman; Luiz Araujo, Marcelino Moreno, Ronaldo Cisneros; Josef Martinez (captain).
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 2022 top picks and players to watch
New York Red Bulls: Lewis Morgan has scored seven goals along with an assist in MLS this season. The Scottish winger has netted in his last two home games in MLS 2022.
Atlanta United FC: Josef Martinez is the top pick in this match. The 29-year-old has scored three goals and made three assists in MLS 2022. He was involved in both the goals in their recent win against Inter Miami CF.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 2022 prediction
New York Red Bulls are the favourites in this encounter considering their form this season as well as their head-to-head history against Atlanta United FC.
The visitors are winless away from home in MLS 2022 and will find it difficult to get any points in this encounter.