Both these teams have struggled to make an impact in recent matches.

The New York Red Bulls are struggling at the moment after failing to win any of their last six matches. Sandro Schwarz’s team currently finds themselves in the fifth position in the MLS Eastern Conference table 20 points behind table toppers Inter Miami.

Injuries have played a massive part in their recent downfall as the team is missing several crucial players. Nevertheless, they have a brilliant chance to bounce back in this match as they take on an Atlanta United side who have been inconsistent this season.

Atlanta United played a thrilling 2-2 draw against the Herons in the last match. It was end-to-end action from both teams as we saw Aleksey Miranchuk score a wonder goal.

The Five Stripes are languishing in the 11th position in the MLS Eastern Conference standings after gathering 32 points from 29 matches. However, the Five Stripes can take positives from their recent draw against the Herons to get back to winning ways against New York Red Bulls who are also struggling at the moment.

Kick-Off

Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 12:30 AM UK, 5:00 AM IST

Location: Red Bull Arena

Form

⁠New York Red Bulls (in all competitions): D-D-L-D-L

Atlanta United (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls)

The Scottish international has been in sublime form this season having scored 12 goals for them and assisting another two. His goal-scoring prowess was rewarded with a call-up to the Scotland national team for the UEFA Nations League. Morgan remains the crucial player to guide them to winning ways.

Aleksey Miranchuk (⁠Atlanta United)

The Five Stripes have made a brilliant addition to the squad in the form of Miranchuk who scored a wonder goal against the Herons in the last match. It was his goal that secured the draw for them. The player scored a sensational long-range goal in the top corner giving the Miami keeper no chance of saving it.

Last season, he scored four goals for La Dea and also provided ten assists for the team. Miranchuk’s creativity coupled with his ability to score from a distance makes him the danger man again.

Match Facts

New York Red Bulls have failed to win any of their last six matches

Atlanta United played a thrilling 2-2 draw with Inter Miami in the last match

New York Red Bulls secured a 4-0 win over Atlanta United when these two sides met last time

Injury & Team News

New York Red Bulls are dealing with several injury issues at the moment. Emil Forsberg (foot), Kyle Duncan and Roald Mitchell (knee), Sean Nealis and Wikelman Carmona(thigh) remain sidelined due to injuries.

Atlanta United have three injury concerns in their squad. Quentin Westberg (head), Ronald Hernandez (ankle) and Xande Silva (foot) are sidelined due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 16

⁠New York Red Bulls– 10

Atlanta United – 2

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

New York Red Bulls predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Miguel (GK); D. Nealis, Reyes, Eile, Tolkien; Harper, Carballo, Edelman, Stroud; Morgan, Manoel

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Atlanta United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Guzan (GK); Lennon, Gregersen, Williams, Amador; Fortune, Slisz; Lobzhanidze, Miranchuk, Mosquera; Rios

Match Prediction for ⁠New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United

Both the teams have struggled to perform to their brilliant best in recent matches despite the Five Stripes pulling a sensational draw against Inter Miami in the last match. We expect this match to end in a draw considering their recent run of form.

Prediction: ⁠New York Red Bulls 1-1 Atlanta United

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