Match: MLS
Fixture: New York Red Bulls vs New England Revolution
Local Kick-off Time: July 16, 2025, 19:30 (EDT, UTC-4)
Venue: Red Bull Arena, New Jersey
Team Strength Overview:
New York Red Bulls currently have a record of 8 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses, ranking 8th in the Eastern Conference of MLS. Their home form this season has been impressive, with a 7-2-1 home record (ranking 5th in the Eastern Conference), scoring 25 goals and conceding only 10, showing strong home momentum. However, the team’s recent form has been unsatisfactory, going winless in their last 5 matches – though 4 of those were away games. With a poor away record this season (only 1 win), they are in urgent need of a victory at home to get back on track.
New England Revolution have a 6-7-8 record, ranking 11th in the Eastern Conference. Their away form this season has been solid, with a 4-5-3 away record (ranking 7th in the Eastern Conference). The downside is their current poor form, going winless in their last 6 matches, with only 2 draws and 4 losses.
Handicap Prediction:
New York Red Bulls -0.5 (Asian Handicap)
Home Win (European Odds)
Predicted Scores: 2-1, 3-1, 3-2
Betting Data Changes: Asian bookmakers opened with New York Red Bulls -0.5 as the initial handicap for this match; European odds initially offered a 1.83-3.85-4.10 combination. Overall, the handicap currently shows relatively strong support for New York Red Bulls. Despite their recent 5-match winless run, their home form this season has been outstanding. Compared to New England Revolution’s 6-match winless streak, New York holds a significant advantage. Therefore, New York Red Bulls have a high chance of winning this match.
Predicted Goals: 3, 4, 5
Betting Data Changes: Centered on major Asian bookmakers, the initial over/under line for this match was 2.75 goals, with odds remaining stable so far. Both teams have solid attacking firepower this season – especially New York Red Bulls, who will surely go all out in attack at home. Even when visiting New York, New England Revolution’s attack still has the ability to compete, so the number of goals in this match is unlikely to be low.
Predicted Corner Kicks: Under 9.5
Corner Kick Analysis:
New York Red Bulls commonly use 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 formations, which allow them to maintain defensive stability while having sufficient flexibility in attack. They highly rely on midfield creativity and forwards' finishing ability. New England Revolution usually adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, depending on the attacking organization and flexibility of their attacking midfielder, who plays a key role in offense. Additionally, the team has a certain set-piece ability. Based on the tactical characteristics of both teams, the focus of attack in this match will mostly be in the midfield, and there will not be many instances of wing attacks or corner kicks.
