The New York Red Bulls welcome Vancouver Whitecaps to the Red Bulls Arena for their first meeting this season. The Red Bulls and Vancouver Whitecaps have been among the finest teams since the start of the season and both clubs are looking almost inseparable in this clash. The New York Red Bulls are unbeaten in their last 5 league games, a record that gives them high hopes in the upcoming game. While Vancouver Whitecaps are coming fresh off a 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders.
The New York Red Bulls have recorded 2 wins and 3 draws in their last 5, while Vancouver Whitecaps recorded 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5.
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The Red Bulls are proving quite difficult to beat in recent times with their last 5 games ending in 2 wins and 3 draws. And since the start of the season, they have lost just once while winning 4 and drawing 4 games. This leaves the Red Bulls in 2nd spot on the Eastern Conference table with 16 points in total.
The Red Bulls traveled to Los Angeles last week for a match against the Los Angeles FC and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. The Red Bulls got ahead in just 8 minutes through an own goal and Los Angeles equalized in the 67th minute. Then Emil Forsberg restored their lead in the 81st minute but they conceded once again in the 95th minute. At the end, the Red Bulls stats showed they had: 41% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks. They also created 3 big chances, missed 2 and hit the woodwork once.
Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps are also within the mix of the good teams in the league but they could do better with consistent results. Since the start of the season, they have won 5 games, drawn 1 and lost 2. According to the table, they are currently 2nd on the western conference table with 16 points.
The Whitecaps won their last game against Seattle Sounders away from home last week. It took the team 58 minutes to get the first goal through Ryan Gauld and then in the 71st minute, Brian White doubled their lead. The game stayed that way until the end and Vancouver won 2-0. According to stats, The Whitecaps had 63% possession, 4 shots on target and 3 corner kicks. They created 3 big chances and missed 1.
Head to Head
The h2h shows 12 games played between Vancouver Whitecaps and New York Red Bulls. The Whitecaps won 4 games while New York Red Bulls won 2 and they drew 6.
Analysis and Predictions
The Red Bulls are probably the better team in this matchup. Their stats are very solid and they are playing at home which gives them the advantage. Vancouver Whitecaps are equally motivated to fight for a win but are less likely to get it.
According to the h2h streaks, the Red Bulls have not lost the last 3 meetings while Vancouver Whitecaps are without a clean sheet in the last 3. Also, 6 of the last 7 games ended with less than 4.5 cards shown.
- 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.92 Odds
- Both Teams to Score at 1.88 Odds
- More than 2.5 Goals at 1.925 Odds
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