PHILADELPHIA UNION and New York Red Bulls square off in an MLS Eastern Conference fixture with both teams aiming to snap out of a difficult spell.
Neither side has been at their best lately and with the defences looking porous, goals could be expected here.
Things have been pretty rough for Philadelphia Union this season as they have picked up just one win from their last 15 matches across all competitions. Jim Curtin’s men have been particularly poor lately, losing their last five matches, including a 4-3 defeat at Chicago Fire in their previous fixture.
The problem for Philadelphia Union is a poor defence as they are without a clean sheet in their last six matches. They have also conceded four goals in three of their last four matches.
New York Red Bulls have also struggled lately, claiming just one win from their last five matches. They travel to Subaru Park off the back of a 2-2 draw with DC United in their previous MLS fixture.
The nature of the result with DC United highlights a defensive problem for the New York Red Bulls as they threw away the lead twice. Sandro Schwarz’s men have picked up just one win from their last six away matches while also conceding in each of their last 10 fixtures on the road.
How the bookies view it: Little to separate them
The bookies are expecting a closely fought encounter, with a win for Philadelphia Union priced at 7/5 by Betfred, who is also offering 6/4 on New York Red Bulls. A draw is set at odds of 12/5 by Betfred.
Head to head: Philadelphia on top
Philadelphia Union have a 21-16 advantage with nine draws from 21 previous matches against New York Red Bulls. Philadelphia are also unbeaten in the last five meetings and claimed a 4-1 victory in their most recent fixture.
Players to watch: Gazdag to find the net
In the midst of all their struggles this season, Daniel Gazdag has stood out for Philadelphia Union, with 11 goals so far. The forward has also been on target in three of the last four meetings with New York Red Bulls and is priced at 7/5 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run
Elias Manoel has rediscovered his scoring touch in recent weeks, with goals in his last two matches.
Probable line-ups
Philadelphia Union have plenty of Injury problems with the likes of Alejandro Bedoya and Andre Blake ruled out of Sunday’s clash. Chris Donovan and Daniel Gazdag should retain their place in attack.
Attacker Lewis Morgan could return for the New York Red Bulls following Scotland’s exit from Euro 2024. Elias Manoel should retain his place in attack following his fine scoring form in recent weeks.
Philadelphia Union: Semmie, Harriel, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner, McGlyn, Bueno, Flach, Gazdag, Sullivan, Donovan
New York Red Bulls: Meara, Nealis, Nealis, Eile, Tolkin, Harper, Edelman, Donkor, Carmona, Morgan, Elias Manoel
Anything else catch the eye?
Philadelphia Union have seen over 4.5 goals in their last two matches and a similar outcome is priced at 7/2 by Betfred. Over 3.5 goals could also be considered at 13/8 by Betfred.
There were more goals after the break in the last meeting between both teams and a similar pattern is priced at 21/20 by Betfred.
This MLS match between Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls will be played on Jul 7, 2024 and kick off at 00:30. Check below for our tipsters best Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
