New York Red Bulls vs New England Revolution Ne Picks and Predictions May 11th 2024

Red Bulls Set to Bounce Back Against Revolution Following Tough Loss

Fresh off a rough game that shook their season, the New York Red Bulls are all set to take on the New England Revolution this Saturday. They’re looking to shake off a tough defeat to Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi basically turned the game into his own highlight reel. This weekend’s match at their home turf in Harrison is the perfect chance for the Red Bulls to get back in form and hit their early-season vibe.

A Rough Day in Fort Lauderdale

Last weekend was a bummer for the Red Bulls, taking a 6-2 hit against Inter Miami. Messi was on fire, scoring once and setting up five other goals. The Red Bulls had a glimmer of hope with Dante Vanzeir’s goal putting them ahead at halftime, but then things just fell apart in the second half, marking their worst defeat this season.

Emil Forsberg, the team captain, was pretty upfront about the mood post-game. “The locker room felt pretty low. We’re bummed about the second half, especially since we nailed the first half,” Forsberg shared.

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What the Standings Say

Before this setback, the Red Bulls (4-2-5) were riding a six-game unbeaten streak. This loss kept them from closing in on Miami at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. They’re now seven points off the lead, gearing up to take on a Revolution team that’s had its share of struggles.

Revolution’s Rocky Road and Recent Wins

The New England Revolution (2-7-1) are currently tied for the least points in MLS this season and have scored the fewest goals. But they’ve started to turn things around, snagging a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire last week — their first road win after 11 straight losses.

Tomas Chancalay and goalie Aljaz Ivacic, who kept a clean sheet in his debut, played key roles in that win. Coach Caleb Porter kept it real about the team’s need to stay sharp. “It’s awesome that we won and played well, but we can’t chill now,” Porter remarked.

What to Watch For

As the Red Bulls aim to rebound and the Revolution hope to keep their momentum, this Saturday’s match is setting up to be a key showdown for both teams. Each squad is facing its own challenges, yet both are hungry to climb up the standings as the season rolls on.

This match isn’t just about the points — it’s about redemption for the Red Bulls and proving the recent success wasn’t a fluke for the Revolution. Expect a nail-biter that captures the unpredictable excitement of the MLS.