Analyses:
NY Red Bulls will take on Cincinnati for the 33rd round of the Major League Soccer on October 04 at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. While the hosts need at least two points in the remaining fixtures to avoid disappointment, it is a do-or-die scenario for the visitors, who must play their part to stand a chance of winning the Supporters’ Shield in case Philadelphia falters.
Special Features:
Although the NY Red Bulls are a tough team to beat on their home ground, they were outperformed in the Hudson River Derby by their city rivals, NY City, culminating in their third home loss in the league. This 2-3 loss not only cost them the chance to get closer to the direct playoffs qualification spot. It also put them under pressure as failing to win in the following matches might see them miss the final phase of the tournament. However, they can be a dangerous team if they are left unattended. Their shooting accuracy and performance in the final third are what make them thrive in difficult confrontations.
Cincinnati come to this match following a home 1-1 draw against Orlando City, a missed golden opportunity to close the point gap between them and the first placed. They now trail by 4 points to Philadelphia, and have no room to drop points if they still want to chase their dream. Overall, they seem to be more productive on the road, recording 10 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, and are unbeaten in the last 8 away games. With this impressive run, this duel at the Sports Illustrated Stadium promises to be explosive. With Evander’s killer passes and Brenner’s killer instinct, the Orange and Blue have the potential to get back to winning ways.
Suggestion:
This fixture pits one of the best teams at home against the best team on the road. And we cannot expect anything less than an explosive clash at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Despite the hosts’ poor ranking in the league, playing in front of the home crowd and having won 2 of the last 3 head-to-head put them as slight favorites. And we will look no further; the odds for the 1X2 market are good enough: @2.29 for the home win, @3.01 for the away win, and @3.55 for a draw.
Although the hosts’ home record may seem intimidating, the visitors’ away performance is even better. Also, Cincinnati beat NY Red Bulls at TQL Stadium in February. If you are looking for a value bet, we recommend that you open an account made for winners and bet on Cincinnati to win.