The New York Red Bulls are gearing up to welcome Sporting Kansas City at the Red Bull Arena. This exciting Round 1 fixture is scheduled for Friday, September 7th, 2024. The kick-off is at 23:30 GMT. The Red Bulls are currently 8th, holding 42 points. Sporting KC is in the 23rd spot with 27 points. The Red Bulls aim for the top six, while Sporting KC seeks to improve their standings. Despite the odds favoring the home team, the outcome remains uncertain until the end.
New York Red Bulls – Form
The New York Red Bulls have shown mixed results recently. They faced a 0:2 defeat against Philadelphia Union on August 31. This was unexpected by many. Before this, they drew 1:1 with Charlotte FC on August 24 and Pachuca on July 31. Elias Manoel scored against Charlotte. These results were surprising to some.
Sporting Kansas City – Form
Sporting Kansas City has struggled in their recent away games. They lost 4-0 to Columbus Crew on August 9, 2024. This was followed by a 2:1 defeat against Toluca. However, they won 3:0 against Orlando City at home on August 25. This victory ended a series of matches where both teams scored. Yet, their away performance remains a concern.
New York Red Bulls – Sporting Kansas City – Head to Head
The last encounter between these teams was on July 4, 2022. The Red Bulls won 1:0. In their last 10 meetings, the Red Bulls won 5 times and Sporting KC won 3. The other 2 matches were draws. This shows a slight edge for the Red Bulls. In 4 of the last 5 matches, both teams scored. Also, in 12 of the last 13 home matches for the Red Bulls against Sporting KC, there were fewer than 3.5 goals.
New York Red Bulls – Sporting Kansas City – Standings
The standings show the Red Bulls in 8th place with 42 points from 27 matches. Sporting Kansas City is 23rd with 27 points. The Red Bulls aim for the top 6, while Sporting KC tries to move up. This match at Red Bull Arena promises to be engaging.
New York Red Bulls vs Sporting Kansas City – Top scorers
Lewis Morgan has been key for the Red Bulls, scoring 12 times. Emil Forsberg and Elias Manoel each added six goals. Cameron Harper contributed five goals, and Wikelman Carmona scored three. For Sporting KC, William Agada leads with nine goals. Erik Thommy added five, showing his versatility. Alan Pulido and Johnny Russell each have four goals. Remi Walter also contributed three goals.
New York Red Bulls vs Sporting Kansas City – Full-Time Betting
The odds are 1.61 for a Red Bulls win, 4.10 for a draw, and 5.00 for a Sporting KC win. The Red Bulls have been strong at home, not losing in 14 of their last 16 matches. Sporting KC has struggled away, losing 11 of their last 13. The Red Bulls have a better head-to-head record and home performance, making them favorites.
Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” at 2.20 for a Red Bulls lead at halftime. “Draw-no-bet” offers 1.25 for the Red Bulls, with a refund for a draw. “Double-chance” gives 1.167 for a Red Bulls win or draw. These options cater to different betting preferences.
New York Red Bulls vs Sporting Kansas City – Over/Under Betting
The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are 1.65. The last 10 encounters averaged 2.3 goals per match. The Red Bulls scored 43 goals in 27 matches, while Sporting conceded 52. The “Under 3.5” at 1.444 is appealing, considering the history of these matchups.
New York Red Bulls vs Sporting Kansas City – BTTS Betting
The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are 1.70. In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, both teams scored. The Red Bulls have a strong offense at home. Sporting KC has managed to score away. This makes “BTTS: Yes” a likely outcome for bettors.
New York Red Bulls vs Sporting Kansas City – Prediction
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