Major League Soccer: Red Bull New York vs Philadelphia Union – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Red Bull New York and Philadelphia Union who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Red Bull New York and Philadelphia Union will be desperate for points on Sunday, as both are very eager to escape their current disappointing position. The question is, whether either team has the guts to go all-out pursuing an important win, or a cautious draw is on the cards instead?

Red Bull New York approach round 22 as number 8 in the Major League Soccer table with 26 points on their account so far. With 21 rounds behind them, Philadelphia Union have amassed 21 points, placing them as number 13 in the standings.

Team form: Red Bull New York vs Philadelphia Union

Red Bull New York Form

In their last three matches, Red Bull New York lost 2-1 against Atlanta United, 0-1 against Nashville SC and drew 1-1 with Chicago Fire FC. 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 two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded nine goals.

Philadelphia Union Form

In their previous three outings, Philadelphia Union won by 2-3 against New York City FC, drew 2-2 with Inter Miami CF, before also drawing 1-1 against Austin FC. Philadelphia Union managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 17 time and letting in 12.

Betting stats and facts for Red Bull New York and Philadelphia Union

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Red Bull New York and Philadelphia Union. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Red Bull New York vs Philadelphia Union

Emil Forsberg is the most prolific Major League Soccer marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Philadelphia Union look to Milan Iloski, hoping he can add to his current total of three Major League Soccer goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Red Bull New York vs Philadelphia Union

Full-time result

Red Bull New York claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Philadelphia Union won two, drew two and lost six of their last 10 games away. Philadelphia Union didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent games.

Both teams to score

Red Bull New York scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Philadelphia Union scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Philadelphia Union games. Of the previous 10 outings, Red Bull New York scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents were first on target in six of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Red Bull New York, who scored an average of 1.5 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Philadelphia Union, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of two times goals per game. Astonishingly, Red Bull New York conceded a goal in their last 19 matches. Philadelphia Union scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.