The New York Red Bulls are currently the hottest team in the Eastern conference of the MLS. So far, the Red Bulls got off to a great start early on in the season, winning five of six league matches and capturing the number one spot on the league table of the Eastern division. Additionally, they have also won a friendly match and a U.S. Open Cup game. Their new coach Hans Backe is looking to keep the streak going.
In the Western Conference, the San Jose Earthquakes enter the month of May with three wins. This lands the Earthquakes in a position at the bottom three of the Western Conference table.
On Saturday, May 8, the New York Red Bulls will travel to San Jose to take on the Earthquakes. Buck Shaw Stadium is expected to have a large crowd, perhaps even filling the stadium’s capacity of more than 10,000 seats. At 7:00 PM Pacific Time (10:00 PM Eastern Time), the referee will blow the whistle to initiate the kickoff for this interesting clash.
So who exactly is the favorite to win this match? well, all of the statistics point to New York. Consistency has been the pattern for the Red Bulls, who’ve scored two goals in each of their last four games. Meanwhile, the Earthquakes had some tough losses this season, as they’ve conceded three goals in several matches. Heading into the game, New York seems better offensively and defensively, and a draw is an unlikely result. New York’s leading striker Juan Pablo Angel is expected to increase his scoring stats, as he already has four goals for the season. Earthquake’s Chris Wondolowski will have to be on top of his attacking game to match Angel’s firepower.
