New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Prediction and Betting Tips | 17th July 2024
The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this week as CF Montreal lock horns with an impressive New York Red Bulls side in an important clash at the Red Bull Arena on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Preview
CF Montreal are in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Canadian side edged Atlanta United to a narrow 1-0 victory over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this match.
New York Red Bulls, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The Red Bulls were held to a 1-1 draw by Colorado Rapids in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New York Red Bulls have a slight edge over CF Montreal and have won 14 out of the 31 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to CF Montreal's 13 victories.
- New York Red Bulls have won 12 of their 14 matches at home against CF Montreal in the regular season of MLS - their highest win rate in this regard against any opponent in the competition.
- New York Red Bulls are unbeaten in their first 10 matches at home in the regular season of MLS in 2024 - their second-longest such streak in the competition.
New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Prediction
New York Red Bulls are in impressive form going into this game but do have a few issues to address ahead of this fixture. The hosts can be wasteful in the final third and will need to be clinical in the coming weeks.
CF Montreal are yet to hit their stride this season and have largely failed to meet expectations in the competition. New York Red Bulls are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 3-1 CF Montreal
New York Red Bulls vs CF Montreal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - New York Red Bulls to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: New York Red Bulls to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Lewis Morgan to score - Yes