New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
New York Red Bulls and Atlanta United are locked into the Eastern Conference playoff race as the MLS regular season comes to an end.
With two matches to play, the teams are currently set in the final two playoff spots, just a few points above the cutoff line. Either side could clench a playoff spot on Wednesday night in Harrison, New Jersey if they play their cards right.
Here’s what you need to know about the midweek match with major playoff implications…
What TV channel is New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC on?
When is kick off? Wednesday, November 3rd, 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Where is the match being played? Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey
What TV channel is it on? MSG+, Bally Sports South
What streaming is it on? MLS Live on ESPN+
New York Red Bulls team news
After securing a massive 1-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday, the Red Bulls are sitting in 7th place on the Eastern Conference Table with 46 points, just two above D.C. United and Columbus Crew and one behind Atlanta United. A win on Wednesday night would put RBNY in the playoffs for a 12th consecutive season.
New York will be without head coach Gerhard Struber for the match, as he will be suspended due to yellow card accumulation. The coach was given his third yellow card of the season on Saturday for his colorful celebration of Fabio’s go-ahead goal in stoppage time against CF Montreal. Struber’s two previous cards came from disputing officiating.
Atlanta United FC team news
It’s been over a month since Atlanta United’s last loss, and with the playoff race as tight as it is, the team is looking to keep the streak. Atlanta United can still finish as high as third in the Eastern Conference depending on results, or could miss out entirely. With a win on Wednesday, the team can clinch a playoff bid.
Atlanta United is set to lead MLS in attendance for a fifth consecutive season. The club has the ninth highest average attendance in the world this season with 43.964 per match and 747.386 total fans.
Predicted lineups
NY Red Bulls: Coronel; Nealis, Reyes, Edwards, Tolkin, Yearwood; Davis, Duncan, Fabi; Casseres, Klimala
Atlanta United: Guzan; Robinson, Walkes, Franco, Lennon; Rossetto, Sosa, Bello; Martinez, Araujo, Barco
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC head to head record
Since joining MLS in 2017, Atlanta United have struggled with the Red Bulls, owning a 1-7-3 all-time record against the club. New York are 3-0-1 at Red Bull Arena against Atlanta, and tied 0-0 in their only meeting this season at Mercedes Benz Stadium on June 27th. Atlanta United have never beaten the Red Bulls in a regular season match.
New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United FC score prediction
While Atlanta United have been hot over the last month, the team’s struggles against the Red Bulls are consistent in the club’s brief history. The Red Bulls’ massive win Saturday helped the team garner some momentum for the playoff push, and even without their coach, should be in good shape. A win for either side would clinch a playoff spot, but if history is any indication, the Red Bulls should pull this one off.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-0 Atlanta United FC