New York Red Bulls (4-1-5) travel to face off against Inter Miami CF (6-2-3) on Saturday, May 4th. This match will be played at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Inter Miami CF is coming off a win in their previous match, while New York Red Bulls played to a draw vs. Inter Miami CF. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami CF
New York Red Bulls Is Coming Off A Draw
The New York Red Bulls will be looking to get back on the winning track after drawing their last match 1-1 against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Despite the draw, they still picked up one point and they were the heavy favorite going in at -152.
Going into the match, the over/under line was set at 2.5 goals, and the two combined goals fell short of this figure. This was despite Lewis Morgan taking seven total shots and four shots on goal, with Emil Forsberg picking up the only assist for the club.
On the defensive end, the club allowed a total of 11 shots and three shots on goal, with Carlos Miguel making three saves. Overall, the club blocked six shots and intercepted five passes.
In their last seven matches, the New York Red Bulls have gone 2-1-4, and their overall record of 4-1-5 has them sitting in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. They have been on a three-match draw streak, with their last win coming on April 6th against FC Cincinnati. On the road, the Red Bulls have a record of 2-1-3, and they will be looking to get back in the win column after a 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on April 27th. Following this match against Inter Miami CF, they will return home to take on the New England Revolution on May 11th.
Inter Miami CF Is Coming Off A Win
Inter Miami CF will be looking to build off their 4-1 win over the New England Revolution. This win came on the road, and the money line payout for Inter Miami CF was +128. The five combined goals fell short of the pre-match over/under line of 6.5 goals.
Inter Miami CF’s offensive attack was led by Lionel Messi, who finished with two goals and two assists. Messi took five total shots and four shots on goal, with the four shots on goal tying the rest of the Inter Miami CF’s players. Luis Suarez and Ben Cremaschi also scored for Inter Miami CF.
On the defensive end, Inter Miami CF allowed just one goal on New England’s two total shots on goal. Drake Callender played the entire match at the keeper position, finishing with one save. As a defensive unit, Inter Miami CF intercepted 14 passes and blocked two shots.
Inter Miami CF is off to a strong start this season, as they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-2-3. They have won three straight matches, including a 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution on April 27th. Overall, they have been favored in nine of their 11 matches, going 5-1-3 in those contests. After this match vs. the New York Red Bulls, they will hit the road to take on CF Montréal on May 11th.
New York Red Bulls Offense Breakdown
The New York Red Bulls have struggled to score goals this season, as they are currently 18th in the league in goals per match. They have scored less than their season average in three straight matches. Lewis Morgan is the team’s top scorer and is also 5th in the MLS in goals scored. He also leads the team in shots on goal and is 6th in the league in that category. Dante Vanzeir is the team’s leader in assists, as he is 3rd in the MLS in that category. He has also scored one goal this season.
Inter Miami CF Offense Breakdown
Inter Miami CF has been the most prolific scoring team in MLS this season, averaging 2.3 goals per match. They have scored more than their season average in each of their last three matches. Lionel Messi has been the top scorer in the league this season, leading Inter Miami CF with nine goals. He also leads the club in shots on goal, with 19.
New York Red Bulls Defense Breakdown
The New York Red Bulls’ defense will be tested on April 27th as they face the league’s top-scoring offense in Inter Miami CF. Over their last seven matches, the Red Bulls’ defense has been up and down, including three matches where they allowed just one goal. However, they have also given up three goals once during that stretch. Overall, they are 6th in the MLS in goals allowed at 1.0 per match. Carlos Miguel is 19th in the MLS with two clean sheets this season.
Inter Miami CF Defense Breakdown
Inter Miami CF’s defense has been up and down this season, but they have been trending in the right direction of late. They have allowed just four goals over their last three matches, with three of those matches coming against teams in the bottom half of the league in scoring. Overall, they are 15th in goals allowed, giving up 1.5 goals per match. Keeper Drake Callender is 10th in the MLS with 29 saves and has two clean sheets on the year.
New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami CF Prediction
Our prediction for this New York Red Bulls vs Inter Miami CF matchup is to take Inter Miami on the money line at -129. Looking at our projections, we have Inter Miami winning by a score of 2-1. They come in with the edge on offense, as they are 1st in the league in goals scored and 3rd in shots on goal. Lionel Messi is our top projected goal scorer for the match. On the other side, Lewis Morgan has the best odds to score for the Red Bulls.
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Last updated:May 2, 2024 Inter Miami CF, New York Red Bulls