New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 05/05/2023, 11:35  by Devesh Jaganath in Major League Soccer Predictions

Two sides that have not gotten off to the greatest start in the MLS this season will face off this week when the New York Red Bulls take on Philadelphia Union at Red Bull Arena on Sunday. The hosts have started the season slower than the rest, currently sitting at the foot of the Eastern Conference with nine points in as many matches, though they are just five points behind the top seven teams. New York earned a point in their last match, drawing 1-1 against Chicago Fire, which also extended their winless run to six matches, including four draws and two losses. Despite their lowly position, New York have been difficult to overcome and are currently unbeaten at Red Bull Arena, with three draws and one win in their first four matches of the season. The hosts have failed to beat this opponent in their last nine attempts, losing six and drawing three, but they will feel that if they can break that streak with a win here, it could give them the boost they need to get their season back on track. 

Meanwhile, Philadelphia Union are some ways from the form that saw them finish last season at the top of the Eastern Conference. The visitors are currently in tenth place this term, having managed just 11 points in their first nine matches. Philadelphia pulled off a much-needed 4-2 win in their last match against Toronto to bring an end to a five-match run without a win. Over their last six matches, Philadelphia have recorded two draws, three losses, and just one win. Philadelphia’s away form has been their major downfall so far this season, as they are yet to win a match on the road, with three losses and one draw in their first four away games. The last time these sides met, Philadelphia emerged as 2-0 winners, and with a solid record over this opponent in recent seasons, the defending Eastern Conference champs will be expecting to take all three points from this one and earn their first win on the road.