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New York Red Bulls will be looking to make it three wins in a row as they host Minnesota United at the Red Bull Arena on Sunday.
New York Red Bulls have got off to a great start to the 2022 MLS season. After dispatching the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 in their first match of the season, they thumped Toronto FC by a 4-1 scoreline.
Lewis Morgan scored a first-half hat-trick for the New York Red Bulls and Aaron Long also got on the scoresheet as they dominated the Reds at BMO Field last Sunday. Gerhard Struber will be proud of the way his team has kicked off their new season.
They have been exciting to watch, executing the high-press efficiently and firing as many as 16 shots on target in the two games. The NY Red Bulls finished seventh in the Eastern Conference and had qualified for the playoffs last time around.
This time though, they seem intent on not leaving it late and have begun the season with a sense of urgency. Sunday's game against Minnesota United will be their first home game of the new campaign.
Meanwhile, Minnesota United have got off to a rather lackluster start to their new campaign as opposed to their Sunday opponents. They've settled for back-to-back 1-1 draws with the Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC.
But there's plenty to be positive about for the Loons as they continue to look defensively formidable. But their shot conversion rate has been pretty appalling in their first two games of the season, having put away just two of their 10 shots on target.
Minnesota United will have their work cut out against the Red Bulls, who have been in freescoring form so far this season.
New York Red Bulls vs Minnesota United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United have faced each other just thrice in the past. Minnesota United won their last meeting 2-0 on the road. The first two meetings were won by the Red Bulls by a 3-0 scoreline.
- Both teams have failed to keep a clean sheet in their first two games of the season.
- NY Red Bulls are at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference while Minnesta Union are ninth in the Western Conference.
- NY Red Bulls' Lewis Morgan is currently the joint-top scorer in the MLS with three goals in two appearances. He has also picked up one assist.
New York Red Bulls vs Minnesota United Prediction
The New York Red Bulls are on fire right now and have looked more well-rounded than their Sunday opponents so far. They have done well at carving out chances and putting them to bed, which is in stark contrast to Minnesota United's performances so far.
Given that the Red Bulls have the added advantage of the game taking place at their home ground, we expect them to come away with all three points.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 2-0 Minnesota United
New York Red Bulls vs Minnesota United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York Red Bulls
Tip 2: Game to have under 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to keep a clean sheet - Yes
