Major League Soccer: Red Bull New York vs Atlanta United – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 34 match between Red Bull New York and Atlanta United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Red Bull New York and Atlanta United are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

Red Bull New York approach round 34 as number 10 in the Major League Soccer table with 39 points on their account so far. With 33 rounds behind them, Atlanta United have amassed 33 points, placing them as number 13 in the standings.

Team form: Red Bull New York vs Atlanta United

Red Bull New York Form

Red Bull New York have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it opened with a 2-0 victory against Inter Miami CF. Unable to follow that up, they went down 3-2 against New England Revolution, before handing over another win to Nashville SC in a 3-2 defeat. Red Bull New York managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

Atlanta United Form

Atlanta United suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches as they were run over by Chicago Fire FC in a 2-3 defeat. New York City FC also proved too hard to handle as they won 2-1, before Atlanta United were able to strike back in a 3-1 win against Toronto FC. Atlanta United won three of a possible six away matches in the Major League Soccer, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored nine while also conceding five times.

Betting stats for Red Bull New York and Atlanta United

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Red Bull New York and Atlanta United played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Red Bull New York vs Atlanta United

It has been a superb season for Julian Hall so far as he managed to score impressive 13 goals across all tournaments during the current campaign. He appears to be in great form currently, as he hit the target three times in his last six games, and Red Bull New York rely on his abilities against Atlanta United. Siding with him to find the back of the net this coming Saturday seems like a decent punt.

Popular markets: Red Bull New York vs Atlanta United

Full-time result

Red Bull New York claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Atlanta United won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away. Atlanta United were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Red Bull New York scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Atlanta United got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Atlanta United games. Atlanta United will feel optimistic about scoring on Saturday with Red Bull New York managing a measly three clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games.

Total goals

Red Bull New York saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Atlanta United. They performed an average of 1.6 goals in these. Atlanta United scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.