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New York Red Bulls will meet DC United at the MSU Soccer Park in the round of 32 of the US Open Cup on Tuesday.
The Red Bulls are one of the eight MLS teams to earn a direct place in the round of 32. DC United, meanwhile, booked their spot in this round thanks to a 1-0 win over the Richmond Kickers with Yamil Asad scoring the only goal of the game.
New York RB are dead-last in the MLS Eastern Conference table with just one win from 11 games. They are winless since March and suffered a 1-0 defeat against the Philadelphia Union on Sunday.
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DC United saw their four-game winning run come to an end on Sunday as they suffered a 2-1 away defeat against Cincinnati. Taxiarchis Fountas scored for the third game in a row but it was not enough for them to avoid a defeat.
New York Red Bulls vs DC United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two charter clubs have squared off 100 times in all competitions since 1996, though just one of these meetings have come in the US Open Cup. United have the upper hand at the moment in the head-to-head record with 44 wins. The Red Bulls are not far behind with 37 wins while 19 games have ended in draws.
- They met in the round of 32 of the US Open last season as well. The Red Bulls recorded a 3-0 away win in that game.
- New York Red Bulls have failed to score in three of their last six league games. The visitors, on the other hand, have kept clean sheets in three of their last six games in all competitions.
New York Red Bulls vs DC United Prediction
New York Red Bulls have struggled to get going this season and have just one win in 11 games. They have scored just seven goals in that period. They have suffered just one defeat against the visitors in their last five games, which bodes well for them.
DC United have been in good touch recently, winning four of their last five games. They suffered a defeat in the US Open Cup against the Red Bulls last season and will be looking to avenge that defeat.
Considering the contrast in form between the two teams, we expect the visitors to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-2 DC United
New York Red Bulls vs DC United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - DC United
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Taxiarchis Fountas to score or assist any time - Yes
