MLS: NY Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Picks — Hosts to Maintain Playoff Push in New York? (Aug 16)

The pressure will be back on the NY Red Bulls this weekend, as they bid to maintain their late season playoff push against Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union.

The Red Bulls currently sit tenth in the standings, but a victory on Saturday could see them move into the wild-card positions. They come into this round after a battling win against Real Salt Lake last weekend.

However, Philadelphia have avoided defeat in their last five MLS matches. But, they will need to respond after dropping points at home against Toronto FC in their previous fixture.

NY Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Overview

Odds

NY Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Head-to-Head Record

Philadelphia have an outstanding record in this fixture, having avoided defeat in each of the last six competitive meetings between the teams. The latest clash came back in July, with the Union landing a 2-0 home success.

NY Red Bulls Team News

Kyle Duncan will be suspended this weekend after being sent off against Real Salt Lake last Sunday. Roald Mitchell is unavailable due to a knee injury.

Possible Lineup

A. Marcucci Jr (GK); R. Edwards, S. Nealis, A. Hack, O. Valencia, R. Donkor, D. Edelman, W. Carmona, E. Forsberg, M. Sofo, E. Choupo-Moting

Philadelphia Team News

Francis Westfield and Nathan Harriel will be available once again following suspension. The Union have no fresh injury concerns.

Possible Lineup

A. Blake (GK); K. Wagner, O. Makhanya, J. Glesnes, O. Mbaizo, Q. Sullivan, D. Jacques, J. Lukic, I. Vassilev, B. Damiani, T. Baribo

NY Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia Picks

This is a huge clash in the context of both teams’ seasons this year. However, the pressure will be on the hosts to maintain their playoff push. But, the dominance enjoyed by the Union is hard to dismiss when making NY Red Bulls vs. Philadelphia picks. Therefore, the preference is for the away win.