New York Red Bulls vs. FC Dallas 4/16/22 - Major League Soccer Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 04/15/2022 at 7:04 PM ET
The New York Red Bulls play FC Dallas on Saturday in a MLS inter conference fixture. New York is third in the Eastern Conference table at 3-1-2 on 10 points with a goal difference of +4. New York was defeated at home last Saturday by Montreal 2-1. New York opened the scoring with a Omir Fernandez goal in the 14th minute but gave up to late goals in the second half to lose.
The Red Bulls loss to Montreal was its fourth consecutive match at home without a victory with two draws and two losses. Since winning four consecutive matches at home last season between May and June, the Red Bulls have won only four at home over the last 15. Lewis Morgan is the leading goal scorer for New York with three and Patryk Klimala is the leader in assists with three.
FC Dallas is fifth in the Western Conference table at 3-2-1 on 11 points with a goal difference of +6. Dallas defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 last Saturday. Jesus Ferreira scored a brace for Dallas with goals in the 50th and 89th minute, while Brandon Servania scored for Dallas in first-half stoppage-time. The second goal by Ferreira was the match winner.
FC Dallas has three victories in its last 4 matches with a draw in the other. Each of the three victories was at home and on the road, Dallas is winless in the last eight with four draws and four losses. Jesus Ferreira is the leading goal scorer for Dallas five, while five teammates have scored one goal apiece. The leader in assists is Brandon Servania with three.
New York has lost just one of its most recent 14 matches versus Dallas with nine victories and four draws. New York has won each of the last two matches versus Dallas. New York will look to bounce back from a loss in order not to fall any further behind Philadelphia, who hold a five-point lead over Orlando City and six points over New York. Final Score Prediction, New York Red Bulls win 2-1.