The New York Red Bulls recorded a 2-1 home win over over the Columbus Crew SC in the first meeting between the sides this season on March 18. The New York Red Bulls have recorded consecutive wins over the Columbus Crew SC just once in the last decade, winning meetings in October 2016 and April 2017.
The Columbus Crew SC’s 2-0 w in over Nashville SC on Saturday extended their home winning streak to four games. Dating back to early August last year, Columbus Crew SC has lost only one of its last 17 home matches in all competitions (W11 D5).
The New York Red Bulls defeated Atlanta United FC, 4-0, on Saturday and have now scored six goals in their last two matches, equaling their total from their previous 10 MLS matches. The New York Red Bulls haven’t won consecutive league games since wins over Inter Miami FC and CF Montreal Impact last August.
Despite playing in only 13 matches, Cucho Hernandez has attempted an MLS-high 75 shots this season, including taking eight against Nashville SC on Saturday. Hernandez is averaging a league-high 5.8 shots per 90 minutes(minimum 500 minutes) and has taken five or more shots in 10 of 13 of his appearances this season.
The New York Red Bulls held Atlanta United FC to just five shot attempts in their 4-0 win on Saturday. The New York Red Bulls have held opponents to just 6.7 shots per match so far this season, on pace to be over two shots fewer per match than any other MLS team since 2010 (Sporting Kansas City – 8.9 in 2013).
