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New York Red Bulls will be looking to return to winning ways when they welcome Charlotte FC to Sports Illustrated Stadium for Saturday's Eastern Conference MLS clash.
The Red Bulls sit eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with 22 points, while they are 17th in the overall MLS table.
Charlotte are also on 22 points but sit above New York due to their superior goal difference, occupying seventh place in the Eastern Conference and 14th overall.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC key stats
- Charlotte FC are undefeated in their last three matches.
- New York Red Bulls are winning the first half in four of their last five matches.
- Nine of Charlotte's last 10 matches have produced Under 10.5 corners.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC preview: Draw on the cards?
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC — Tale of the Tape
| New York Red Bulls | vs | Charlotte FC |
|---|---|---|
| 17th | Position | 14th |
| 22 | Points | 22 |
| 26 | Goals For | 26 |
| 35 | Goals Against | 25 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 9th/8th | Home / Away Rank | 8th/13th |
New York Red Bulls finished 10th in the Eastern Conference last season with 43 points, and they will be hoping to improve on that record this time around.
Defence remains a major concern for Michael Bradley, with his side having already conceded 35 goals while finding the net 26 times themselves.
Their recent form has been encouraging, though, with the Red Bulls winning three of their last five MLS matches and losing just once during that run.
That solitary defeat came in their most recent outing, a 3-1 loss against Philadelphia, while New York have now gone 16 consecutive matches without a clean sheet, highlighting their ongoing defensive problems.
Charlotte FC have not fared significantly better than their opponents this season, sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference with 22 points.
However, they are only four points behind Chicago and have an opportunity to close the gap this weekend, although their poor away form remains a concern.
Dean Smith's side are unbeaten in their last three matches, but they have also suffered five defeats in their previous nine outings across all competitions.
Charlotte head into this contest on the back of a 2-2 draw against Atlanta, and given their struggles on the road, another point away from home would not be a bad result.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC form guide & betting tips
| New York Red Bulls | vs | Charlotte FC |
|---|---|---|
WWDWL |
Form | DLWWD |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 4th | Form Table | 7th |
| 10 | Goals For | 8 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 6 |
WWDWL |
Form (All Comps) | DLWWD |
Whispers predicts: New York Red Bulls 2-2 Charlotte FC
New York Red Bulls are favourites to win this contest at 11/10 (2.10), while Charlotte FC are priced at 19/10 (2.90) to pick up all three points.
Four of the Red Bulls' last five matches have produced more than two goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 6/11 (1.55) an attractive betting option.
Both teams have also found the net in each of New York's last five matches, so BTTS – Yes at 10/21 (1.48) looks another solid option.
> Over 2.5 at 6/11 (1.55) | Likelihood: Probable
> NY Red Bulls to score at 17/20 (1.85) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 10.5 corners at 3/5 (1.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT: NY Red Bull at 9/5 (2.8) | Likelihood: Outsider
> BTTS – Yes at 10/21 (1.48) | Likelihood: Probable