New York Red Bulls host Philadelphia Union in round 12 of the American MLS. The match will be played on Friday, July 9th at Red Bull Arena (Harrison)
New York Red Bulls cannot yet win at least three times in a row. But on the other hand, they do not lose points for more than two consecutive matches in the current season. After gaining the maximum in the games against Orlando City and Nashville, the team lost to New England Revolution (losing 0-3, the Bulls scored twice in 22 minutes, but that was it). And then the Bulls only tied against Atlanta United away (0-0). However, Struber's men won over the weekend thanks to a couple of Klimala’s assists, beating Orlando 1-2 and moving closer to the coveted 7th place.
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Philadelphia Union showed their best result in the last regular season. The Blues scored an average of more than two points per match and ended up winning the Supporters' Shield (the award for the best club in the entire MLS at this stage). But it’s not in vain that the teams do not particularly fight for it in North America. Moreover, it is considered almost as a bad omen. And despite the supposedly simple playoff draw, Philadelphia Union was eliminated in the first round (in 2019, it was in the postseason quarterfinals). Now Jim Curtin's men are no longer in the lead, although they have quite good statistics and take a confident place among the leaders of their division. The Blues scored 19 points in 12 matches. However, it looks like the team from Philadelphia is prone to ups and downs. After an unsuccessful start (one point scored in three rounds), it managed to gain momentum and didn’t lose eight times in a row. But that streak ended in a battling 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire, followed by a 1-0 defeat to Nashville. Is it the beginning of a new recession?
Philadelphia Union has not lost to the Red Bulls in the last four head-to-head matches. Back in 2019, losing 1-3 after the 1st half of the 1/8 finals, the Blues won 4-3 in extra time. And then they beat New York Red Bulls three times, including 1-0 in May. Although the experts are now betting on the Red Bulls, it seems that the game will not be easy for them. It is worth taking a closer look at the option that the visitors will not lose.
Prediction for the match: Philadelphia Union to win with +0.5 handicap
