New York Red Bulls vs Seattle Sounders FC Preview

This week will be the second consecutive week that the New York Red Bulls would have to deal with a run of games stretched across two competitions, beginning with this match.

They do have a good record in this fixture as they have won 4 of their last four meetings with the Sounders.

After coming off an emotional derby against NYCFC with a 4-0 win in the US Open Cup last Wednesday, the Red Bulls claimed a commendable 1-1 draw against the Colombus Crew last weekend – that point came courtesy of some heroic goalkeeping from Luis Robles and they will now be looking to get back to winning now that they are back home.

Seattle Sounders come into this game 11 points off the playoff spots.

They however, come in high spirits after a spirited comeback win against DC United in their last outing.

The Sounders trailed DC in the first half of that game, and that would have been a fourth loss in as many games for them.

However, they rallied to a 2-1 win in the second half and they will now look to get another win here to put a run of wins together.

The Red Bulls have won three, lost one and drew two of their last six home meetings against Seattle Sounders.

Results of each team’s last 5 matches across all leagues and competitions

New York Red Bulls

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
W	New York Red Bulls		4-0		New York City FC	7 Jun, 2018	United States Open Cup
L	New England Revolution		2-1		New York Red Bulls	3 Jun, 2018	Major League Soccer
D	New York Red Bulls		0-0		Philadelphia Union	27 May, 2018	Major League Soccer
W	Atlanta United FC		1-3		New York Red Bulls	21 May, 2018	Major League Soccer
W	Colorado Rapids		1-2		New York Red Bulls	13 May, 2018	Major League Soccer

Seattle Sounders FC

LAST FIVE GAMES						DATE	COMPETITION
L	Sacramento Republic FC		2-1		Seattle Sounders FC	7 Jun, 2018	United States Open Cup
L	Real Salt Lake		2-0		Seattle Sounders FC	3 Jun, 2018	Major League Soccer
L	Seattle Sounders FC		0-1		Real Salt Lake	26 May, 2018	Major League Soccer
L	Portland Timbers		1-0		Seattle Sounders FC	13 May, 2018	Major League Soccer
W	Toronto FC		1-2		Seattle Sounders FC	10 May, 2018	Major League Soccer

H2H

LAST FIVE GAMES					DATE	COMPETITION
Seattle Sounders FC		3-1		New York Red Bulls	20 Mar, 2017	Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls		2-0		Seattle Sounders FC	20 Jun, 2016	Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders FC		2-1		New York Red Bulls	31 May, 2015	Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls		4-1		Seattle Sounders FC	21 Sep, 2014	Major League Soccer
Seattle Sounders FC		1-1		New York Red Bulls	30 Sep, 2013	Major League Soccer

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