The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Philadelphia Union take on an impressive New York Red Bulls side in an important clash at the Subaru Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Preview
New York Red Bulls are in fifth place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been impressive this season. The Red Bulls played out a 2-2 draw against DC United last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Philadelphia Union, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The Union suffered a 4-3 defeat against Chicago Fire last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Philadelphia Union have a good record against New York Red Bulls and have won 18 out of the 42 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to New York Red Bulls' 14 victories.
- Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last 12 matches against New York Red Bulls in all competitions in a run dating back to 2019.
- Philadelphia Union have lost their last five matches in the regular season of MLS - their longest such run in the competition in the club's history.
- New York Red Bulls pulled off a comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against DC United last week - the 12th time they have scored multiple goals in a single game in MLS this season.
Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Prediction
Philadelphia Union have flattered to deceive this season and will need a resurgence in the coming weeks. Quinn Sullivan and Daniel Gazdag can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.
New York Red Bulls have been impressive so far but have a few issues to address ahead of this game. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union 2-2 New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Daniel Gazdag to score - Yes