New York Red Bulls II (2-0-1, 7 pts) will host Chicago Fire FC II (2-1-0, 6 pts) at MSU Soccer Park on Sunday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Here are the Keys to the Game:
KEEP THE GOALS COMING
Matchups between New York and Chicago have been high scoring, through six all-time MLS NEXT Pro matchups, New York and Chicago have combined for 34 goals for an average of 5.66 goals per match. In four matchups, New York has scored four or more goals, while the two sides have combined for four or more goals four times. Both teams have only been held scoreless once in a 0-0 draw in their first MLS NEXT Pro matchup on April 30, 2023.
ICE IN THE VEINS
In three matches so far, New York has scored three goals in the 65th minute or later. Two of these goals have been equalizers while one was a game winner. Of these three goals two were scored in the 85th minute or later.
DEFEND THE FORTRESS
In four all-time MLS NEXT Pro home matches against Chicago, New York has gone unbeaten going 2-0-2. The group has won their past two home matches against the Fire FC II. At home Red Bulls II have scored four or more goals in each match.
Kickoff is set for 5:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on MLSNEXTPro.com.
