Free MLS Pick NY Red Bulls vs. Austin FC
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MLS Handicapping
NY Red Bulls vs. Austin FC
Date: Sunday July 24
Time: 07:00 PM
Venue: Q2 Stadium
MLS Moneyline Odds: NY Red Bulls 135 / Draw 255/ Austin FC 195 (Bet Now!)
MLS Spread Betting Odds: New York -0.5 / Austin 0.5
MLS Betting Total: O/U 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the New York Red Bulls are the betting favorites, with the spread set at -0.5 goals. Through 21 matches, they have won by this margin 9 times. As for the Austin FC, they enter the match as 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 21 matches, they have covered this margin 17 times.
NY Red Bulls
The New York Red Bulls travel to take on the Austin FC, with an above .500 record, at 9-6-6. This mark places them 3rd in the Eastern Conference. In their last match, New York fell to NYCFC by a score of 1-0. This game is the 6th time they were shut out on offense. On defense, New York has played 5 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, the New York Red Bulls are the 13th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.33 goals per 90 minutes of action. Defensively, New York is off to a good start, ranking 5th in scoring defense. So far, the team is giving up an average of just 1.05 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, NY Red Bulls is led by the strong play of Lewis Morgan and Luquinhas, who have each found the net 9 times. So far, their combined goals account for 50.0% of the team’s overall scoring. This season, goalie Carlos Coronel is turning away goals at a rate near the league average. This has come with the New York Red Bulls’ opponents having generated a total of 72 shots on target. Coronel is saving these attempts at a rate of 71.2%.
Austin FC
The Austin FC will host the New York Red Bulls, with an above .500 record, at 12-5-4. This mark places them 2nd in the Western Conference. Austin comes into this match off having played to a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. So far, the Austin FC have turned in 2 performances with one goal or less. On defense, Austin has played 6 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
Through 21 matches, the Austin FC have found the net, 42.0, placing them 1st in the MLS with a per 90 average of 1.95. On defense, Austin is 6th in the MLS, giving up 1.14 goals per 90 minutes.
Heading into the match, Sebastián Driussi leads Austin with 11 goals through 21 matches. Behind him is Maximiliano Urruti, who has also found the net 7 times. In terms of goalie play, Austin FC has gotten good performances from Brad Stuver. On the season, opposing teams have accumulated 90 shots on target, in which Stuver has turned home at a rate of 75.0%. This percentage is good for 5th in the MLS.
Free NY Red Bulls vs. Austin FC MLS Final Analysis:
So far, both the Austin FC and New York Red Bulls are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season, Austin ranks 13rd in attacking area possessions, with New York sitting 16th. Although neither team has excelled at generating possessions in the attacking zone, they both have benefited from strong defensive play. So far, New York ranks 2nd in fewest attacking possessions allowed, and Austin ranking 10th.
On offense, NY Red Bulls have been able to generate shots at a higher rate than Austin FC. So far, NY Red Bulls ranks 5th in shots taken compared to Austin FC at 14th. For the year, NY Red Bulls have turned 8.0% of their shot into goals. As for Austin FC, their current shooting percentage is 15.0%. So far, 31.3% of NY Red Bulls’ shots have been on target. On the other side, Austin FC has a season-long on-target percent of 31.4%. For NY Red Bulls have converted on 26.0% of these on-target shots compared to Austin FC at 49.0%.
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