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May 15, 2022 at 12.30am UK
PPL Park
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Philadelphia
1 - 1
NY Red Bulls

Gazdag (47')
Carranza (52'), Andres Martinez (65'), McGlynn (76'), Bedoya (85')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Luquinhas (66')
Nealis (25'), Fernandez (53'), Tolkin (90+4')
Nealis (55')

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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After being knocked out of the U.S. Open Cup in midweek, Philadelphia Union will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host New York Red Bulls on Sunday.

It is a top-of-the-table clash between the two teams with just a point separating them in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference, and the visitors would find themselves climbing into first place with a victory.


Match preview

Philadelphia Union have been dominant in the MLS so far this season, having only lost one of their opening 10 matches to this point.

However, The U were beaten in midweek when they faced Orlando City in the U.S. Open Cup after conceding two goals in just five minutes in the second half.

Ercan Kara and Andres Perea both found the back of the net in the match, and despite Stuart Findlay scoring later on in the game, Philadelphia were not able to draw level.

The loss actually added to what has been a difficult period for Jim Curtin's team, as they have now gone five matches without a victory in all competitions.

That period has seen them beaten by Toronto, and they followed that up with a trio of draws which has allowed their opponents on Sunday to close the gap in the league.

New York Red Bulls currently find themselves just a single point behind Philadelphia, which could lead to them being the league leaders if they can secure a victory this weekend.

The Red Bulls Metro head into the game on the back of a win in the U.S. Open Cup, as they secured their place in the next round by knocking out DC United.

Goals from Luquinhas, John Tolkin and Zachary Ryan helped earn the 3-0 victory, which quickly put the team back on track after drawing against Portland Timbers in their previous outing.

The cup game summed up how Gerhard Struber's team have kickstarted the season, as no other outfit in the Eastern Conference has conceded fewer goals, while only one has scored more.

New York Red Bulls will also head into this one with plenty of confidence due to the fact they are undefeated away from home so far, having won all five of their matches.

Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer form:
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  • L
  • D
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  • D

Philadelphia Union form (all competitions):
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  • L
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • L

New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer form:
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  • L
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • D

New York Red Bulls form (all competitions):
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • W


Team News

For the second game in a row Sergio Santos was able to make an appearance as a substitute as the Brazilian continues to make his way back to full fitness.

The U made seven changes for the U.S. Open Cup defeat against Orlando City in order to keep the squad fresh, and the chances are high that Curtin will ring in the alterations once again.

After finding the back of the net off the bench in their previous outing, Ryan could find himself in contention of featuring from the first whistle this weekend for New York Red Bulls.

The visitors do have several injury issues to deal with at the moment though with Andres Reyes having a foot problem, Serge Ngoma has a hamstring issue, and Caden Clark is suffering with his knee.

Philadelphia Union possible starting lineup:
Blake; Harriel, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner; Martinez, Flach, Bedoya, Gazdag; Carranza, Burke

New York Red Bulls possible starting lineup:
Carlos; Edwards, Nealis, Long; Tolkin, Amaya, Casseres, D. Nealis; Morgan, Luquinhas; Barlow


We say: Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York Red Bulls

This is bound to be a close game due to the fact they are the two top teams in the MLS Eastern Conference right now, which is something that should lead to a closely-fought encounter.

However, because the U have been struggling with their performances as of late, the chances are that New York Red Bulls will have enough to take all three points from this one.




Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 3.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 3.5:data




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Premier League Table

Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721
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