Match Pack: New York Red Bulls vs Houston Dynamo FC
New York RB will be facing off against Houston Dynamo in the upcoming MLS match on 16th April 2023. Judging from their previous encounters, New York RB seems to have an edge over their opponents with a record of 10 wins to Houston Dynamo’s 5. Moreover, New York RB has been performing well at home, averaging at 1.67 Points Per Game, while Houston Dynamo has been lagging behind with 0 Points Per Game at away matches. Based on these statistics, it is highly probable that New York RB will win this match with a BTTS score.
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This will be the 27th regular season match between New York and Houston, with New York holding the series edge with a 12-6-8 record. The Red Bulls have a 10-0-3 record versus the Dynamo at home, including an 8-0-1 record at Red Bull Arena. They have outscored the Dynamo 15-3 in their previous seven regular-season games at Red Bull Arena. Houston will visit Red Bull Arena for the first time since August 29, 2018.
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The Red Bulls have a five-match undefeated record at Red Bull Arena that dates back to last season. During that period, the Red Bulls have gone 3-0-2. Forward On April 8, Tom Barlow scored his first goal of the season in New York’s 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes. Barlow has 12 MLS goals in his career. Cory Burke has one goal in two career games versus Houston Dynamo FC. On Saturday, Burke will attempt to make his 100th MLS appearance.
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— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) April 13, 2023
Match Insights:
– Previous meetings between New York RB and Houston Dynamo have been competitive with a narrow win margin for New York RB.
– New York RB have won the majority of the previous meetings, indicating that they have a good track record against Houston Dynamo.
– While New York RB are in average home form, Houston Dynamo have been performing poorly away from home.
– The average number of goals scored in previous matches between these two teams is relatively high, indicating that there may be a good chance of a high-scoring match.
– Based on the current season, New York RB have a good home record, while Houston Dynamo have yet to earn any points away from home.
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Match Predictions:
– Both teams will focus on defending set pieces.
– New York Red Bulls will attempt a lot of long balls while Houston Dynamo will make short passes trying to attack through the middle.
– Houston Dynamo will take advantage of their strength in shooting from direct free kicks.
– New York Red Bulls will dominate the possession and control the game in the opposition’s half.
– Houston Dynamo will struggle to defend against attacks down the wings from New York Red Bulls.
– New York Red Bulls will take a lot of shots, but they might struggle with finishing their scoring chances.
– Houston Dynamo may commit fouls in dangerous areas and give away free kicks to New York Red Bulls.
– New York Red Bulls might struggle with avoiding offside calls.
– Both teams will play aggressively, which could lead to individual errors.
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— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) April 12, 2023
New York Red Bulls are expected to have an advantage in aerial duels, while Houston is likely to score from a direct freekick. Both teams are also expected to receive a high number of cards. Additionally, New York Red Bulls are likely to dominate the game in the opponent’s half.