New York Red Bulls vs Minnesota United Predictions

New York RB and Minnesota United will be hoping to return to winning ways on Sunday, after both teams were beaten last weekend. The hosts have picked up four points from their opening four matches, while their guests have acquired six points from their first four matches. Interestingly, Minnesota United have played all of their games away from home this season, but after the trip to New York on Sunday they will make their long awaited home debut of 2019.

A solitary second half own goal from Parker proved enough to see New York RB defeat by Chicago Fire last weekend, despite the visitors having 55% of the overall possession. A twenty-sixth minute Quintero penalty ensured Minnesota United went in level with hosts New England at the halftime interval, but the hosts pinched all three points thanks to a second half strike from Bye.

The performances and results of both clubs heading into Sunday’s match, as well as their limited head to head record, all suggests that over 2.5 goals will be scored when the pair clash, and that the most likely outcome is a win for Minnesota United. Both of the previous encounters between these two clubs produced over 2.5 goals, while two of New York RB’s last four and Minnesota United’s last four matches have also seen over 2.5 goals scored. New York RB have lost four of their last five matches, while Minnesota United have won three of their last five. All of Minnesota United’s matches so far this season have come away from home, where they have already been victorious on two occasions.

Muyl is the only player to have scored more than once in the MLS for New York RB this season, and the American top scores with two goals. Similarly, Quintero is the only Minnesota United player to have netted more than once this season, but he leads the way with three goals, all of which have come from the penalty spot. We’re confident that over 2.5 goals will be scored when these two teams lock horns on Sunday, and have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1 to Minnesota United. Both teams have been involved in high scoring games of late and their only previous encounters against one another each produced over 2.5 goals. Minnesota have already won twice on the road this season and we’re backing them pick up a third win this weekend.