New York Red Bulls (6-8-9) vs DC (8-6-10)
New York Red Bulls vs DC United 8/20/2023 – New York allowed 26 goals while giving up 1.13 G/90, while opposition teams had 59 shots on target against them. With 5 clean sheets under their belts, they now have a campaign percentage of 21.7%. The season saw 64 yellow card warnings and 2 red cards for New York. The Red Bulls are now ranked 13th in anticipated goals with 30.7 and expected goals against 21.9. This team leads the MLS with 15 assists and averages 1.13 points per game (26 points) for the season. With 22 goals scored, and 26 surrendered, they have a -4 goal differential.
D.C. United’s season-long xG stands at 30.4, resulting in 32 goals scored. The team has 61 saves and concedes an average of 1.42 goals per 90 minutes, earning 7 clean sheets. Currently 16th in soccer with 30 points, they hold a 66.0% save percentage (94 shots on target against). Ranked 17th in goals allowed with 34, they maintain a -2 goal differential. United has a clean sheet percentage of 29.2% and has received 53 yellow cards this season. For top expert soccer picks, look no further.
Red Bulls vs. D.C. United Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 20, 2023 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Red Bull Arena, NJ |
| TV: | Apple TV – MLS Season Pass |
| Stream: | N/A |
Red Bulls GK Carlos Coronel and United GK Tyler Miller
Carlos Coronel is the man who will reportedly guard the net for New York. Coronel has eight clean sheets under his belt, giving him a 15.1% clean sheet percentage in his soccer career (19-13-21 record). In 53 starts throughout his career, the Brazilian goalie faced 182 shots. With 73 total goals conceded, he allows 1.38 goals per 90 minutes, and his save percentage is .621. Coronel accumulated 113 stops over the course of 4,770 minutes of play.
For DC, Tyler Miller will be in charge of the goal. He has a record of 69-64-79 and a goals-against average of 1.32 per 90. Miller had 58 shutouts throughout his career while facing 896 shots in 19,148 minutes. Miller made a total of 616 stops in 212 starts throughout the course of his career, giving up 280 goals. His clean sheet rate is 27.4%, with a save percentage of .688.
Odds/Point Spread: New York Red Bulls -110, Total Odds: 2.5
Cristian Dajome, the leader of DC, has a reputation for testing defenses. In his pro soccer career, he received 31 yellow cards, and 19 goals were assisted by him. The Colombian defender played 15,730 minutes on the field and scored 39 goals. He started 173 games in his career, scoring an average of 0.22 goals every 90 minutes.
New York Red Bulls Betting Trends
The New York Red Bulls are 1-3 in their last 5 matches. The NY Red Bulls are 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread. The New York Red Bulls are 4-7 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 2 of the Red Bulls’ last 5 matches
D.C. United Betting Trends
D.C. United is 1-3 in their last 5 matches. D.C. United is 1-4 in their last 5 matches against the spread. D.C. United is 6-7 in their road matches against the spread. The totals went OVER in 3 of DC’ last 5 matches.
New York Red Bulls vs DC United 8/20/2023 Betting Picks
The upcoming match between the New York Red Bulls and DC United marks their 100th meeting, a historic milestone in MLS history. The totals went OVER in 7 of the Red Bulls’ last 12 home matches and in 8 of DC United’s last 11 home matches. New York has suffered only one defeat in its last 15 MLS home matches against DC United, securing nine wins and four draws. On the other hand, DC United has faced challenges on the road, losing eight out of their last 16 matches with five victories and three draws. However, their task won’t be easy against the Red Bulls on Sunday. Therefore, the recommended play here is to go for the Red Bulls. For top expert sports picks, consider our recommendations.
Free Pick and Prediction: NY Red Bulls will win 2-0.