New York Red Bulls vs Sporting Kansas City prediction and betting tips on September 8, 2024
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Game Prediction
The upcoming match in the MLS will feature New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City. The match will take place at the Red Bull Arena in Harrison.
New York Red bulls
Even under challenging circumstances of late, the New York Red Bulls have their sights set on one of the top spots in the Eastern Conference table. A massive 17-point deficit separates them from table toppers Inter Miami.
Following their elimination from the Leagues Cup at the hands of stubborn Pachuca at the end of July, the Red Bulls determined to return to the winning column especially in the MLS were stopped in their tracks by Charlotte to share the points in a drab 1-1 draw. This followed a convincing 2-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union at the Red Bull Arena, their first home loss of the year.
Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, are nine points below the play-off line, their end goal of the season. Although there has been a drop of points in their past league games, they remain optimistic about their slim prospects of achieving such a feat.
Peter Vermes' men booked their spot in the U.S. Open Cup Final at the expense of Indy Eleven at the end of August, winning 2-0 at the Children's Mercy Park, and this marked their second consecutive win across all competitions taking into account their 3-0 league win over Orlando City at the same venue.
- New York Red Bulls Probable Line-up: Coronel; Nealis, Alexandre, Eile, Duncan, Harper, Donkor, Edelman, Carmona, Morgan, Manoel
- Sporting Kansas City Probable Line-up: Melia; Leibold, Fontas, Castellanos, Shelton, Radoja, Walter, Salloi, Thommy, Afrifa, Agada
Match Facts
- New York Red Bulls have lost one of their last 13 home games in the MLS.
- Sporting Kansas City has won five of their last ten matches against the New York Red Bulls.
- The New York Red Bulls average 1.92 goals per game when playing at home, and Sporting Kansas average 1.15 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head Statistics
Over the past 46 meetings, New York Red Bulls have won 17 times, Sporting Kansas City has won 16 times, and there have been 13 draws.
Prediction
The New York Red Bulls will square off against Sporting Kansas City for the first time since 2021. The Red Bulls have won three of their last five encounters against Sporting Kansas City, and we anticipate them to come away with all three points here.