On Sunday, June 16, 2024, the New York Red Bulls will host Nashville SC at Red Bull Arena for an exciting Major League Soccer (MLS) clash.
This match pits the fourth-placed Red Bulls against the ninth-placed Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference.
Team Form and Standings
New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls have had an impressive season so far, securing 29 points from 17 games. They are averaging 1.71 points per game, a significant improvement from last season’s 1.26.
Under the leadership of Sandro Schwarz, appointed in December 2023, the team has achieved eight wins, five draws, and four losses.
They are currently nine points ahead of eighth-placed Philadelphia Union and just six points behind first-placed Inter Miami, with a game in hand.
Despite a recent 1-0 loss to New England Revolution, they have garnered 12 points in their last six league fixtures.
Nashville SC
Nashville, on the other hand, has struggled with consistency. They have only secured two wins in their last six matches and are currently battling to retain their playoff position.
Interim head coach Rumba Munthali, who took over after Gary Smith’s departure, has managed one win, one loss, and two draws.
Nashville has 19 points from 17 games and is just five points behind sixth-placed Toronto with a game in hand.
Team News
New York Red Bulls
The Red Bulls will be missing several key players due to international duty and injuries.
Goalkeeper Carlos Coronel, defenders Noah Eile and John Tolkin, midfielders Emil Forsberg and Daniel Edelman, and forward Lewis Morgan are all unavailable.
Additionally, Andres Reyes, Peter Stroud, Roald Mitchell, and Serge Ngoma are expected to return later in June.
Probable Starting XI: Meara; Harper, D. Nealis, S. Nealis, Duncan; Gjengaar, Valencia, Amaya, Carmona; Vanzeir, Manoel
Nashville SC
Nashville will be without midfielder Anibal Godoy, who is at the Copa America with Panama.
Centre-back Lukas MacNaughton is also out following ankle surgery, and Randall Leal remains a doubt after last featuring against Inter Miami in April.
Probable Starting XI: Willis; Moore, Zimmerman, Maher, Lovitz; Davis, Yearwood; Muyl, Mukhtar, Boyd, Surridge
Prediction
Given the current form and absentees, this match is poised to be highly competitive.
New York Red Bulls have shown stronger performance metrics this season, but their missing players might level the playing field.
Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, suggesting an open and entertaining match.
Our Prediction: New York Red Bulls 2-2 Nashville SC
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