In a crucial MLS Wild Card match, New York Red Bulls are set to take on Charlotte FC, with a playoff spot on the line.
The match is scheduled for Thursday at 12:30 am, and it promises to be a thrilling encounter at Red Bull Arena.
Both teams clinched their spots in the playoffs with 1-0 victories on Decision Day, securing the last two post-season positions in the Eastern Conference.
New York Red Bulls emerged victorious against Nashville SC, while Charlotte FC triumphed over Inter Miami.
- Our Prediction: New York Red Bulls 1-0 Charlotte FC
The Red Bulls, with the advantage of playing at home and boasting a wealth of playoff experience, are the favorites in this contest.
We anticipate that this edge will be sufficient to propel them into the next round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
In another exciting MLS Wild Card match, Sporting Kansas City will host the San Jose Earthquakes at Children’s Mercy Park on Thursday at 2:30 am.
This game will determine which team advances to the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Sporting Kansas City secured the eighth position in the West with a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United.
Meanwhile, the Portland Timbers’ loss to the Houston Dynamo (3-1) allowed Sporting to overtake them with more wins (12-10).
San Jose Earthquakes, on the other hand, played to a 1-1 draw with Austin FC.
- Our Prediction: Sporting Kansas City 3-1 San Jose Earthquakes
Sporting Kansas City is no stranger to high-pressure, must-win situations, having experienced several of them throughout the season.
They have been particularly strong in the attacking third when playing at home, and they enter this game in better form than the Quakes.
These factors lead us to believe that Sporting Kansas City has the upper hand and is likely to advance.
Our tipster partners are also predicting that there will be over 1.5 goals in this exciting encounter.