New York Red Bulls from the Eastern Conference and Minnesota United from the Western Conference meet in the MLS in Harrison over the weekend. The Red Bulls are currently in seventh place in the Eastern Conference table at the time of writing, while Minnesota are in third spot in the Western Conference.
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New York Red Bulls vs Minnesota prediction: Minnesota to edge it?
Key stats
- The Red Bulls are winless in two games, having previously won four in a row in all competitions.
- Minnesota have lost just one of their last seven matches across all competitions.
- The previous six H2Hs have averaged around 2.2 goals per game.
Correct score prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-2 Minnesota
Given that they are in better form and in a superior position in their respective league, we are backing Minnesota to win this one. The Red Bulls should still put up a decent fight though, and the most recent H2Hs suggest that this could be a rather unpredictable clash.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Red Bulls favoured by bookmakers
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.10) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, the Red Bulls are actually favoured by bookmakers to win this one. Interestingly, a Minnesota victory is rated just above a draw after 90 minutes.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The last three H2Hs have produced one win each, with one draw. The Red Bulls have edged it over the previous six meetings, winning three of them.
New York Red Bulls preview: Choupo-Moting a huge injury blow
The Red Bulls will be without leading scorer Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting through injury, as well as Cameron Harper. Omar Javier Valencia Arauz will also be missing, but Peter Stroud is back available after suspension.
Predicted lineup: Coronel (GK), Duncan, Eile, Nealis, Edwards, Stroud, Edelman, Sofo, Forsberg, Ngoma & Morgan
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
New York Red Bulls
7
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Colorado Switchbacks FC
1
New York Red Bulls
4
USA MLS 03/05/25
L
Inter Miami CF
4
New York Red Bulls
1
USA MLS 26/04/25
W
CF Montreal
0
New York Red Bulls
1
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
DC United
2
New York Red Bulls
1
Minnesota preview: Gold Cup absentees to deal with
Minnesota unfortunately have a number of players that are due to play in the Gold Cup, so will be unavailable for this clash. Otherwise, the rest of their squad is available to play.
Predicted lineup: Smir (GK), Gressel, Diaz, Boxall, Romero, Padelford, Hlongwane, Trapp, Ho-yeon, Lod & Yeboah
USA MLS 10/05/25
W
Inter Miami CF
1
Minnesota United
4
USA US Open Cup 07/05/25
W
Louisville City FC
0
Minnesota United
1
USA MLS 04/05/25
W
Austin FC
0
Minnesota United
3
USA MLS 27/04/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
Minnesota United
1
USA MLS 20/04/25
D
FC Dallas
0
Minnesota United
0
Player to watch: Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Bongokuhle Hlongwane was key in Minnesota's 3-1 win against Houston last time out. Indeed, he scored a brace in three second-half minutes to break the deadlock in what was before a cagey affair.
Hlongwane had only scored one previous goal in the MLS this season before that, but also recorded two assists in 18 appearances. If he continues to play on the wing instead of right-back, there will be plenty more opportunities for him to make a difference in the final third.