The New York Red Bulls (9 wins, 6 losses, 6 draws) visit Q2 Stadium Sunday to take on Austin FC (12-4-5). Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we preview the Austin FC vs. New York Red Bulls odds and lines, and make our best MLS bets, picks and predictions.
Austin FC has been one of the surprise stories of the season as it enters this weekend with an MLS-leading 42 goals. Austin is led by F Sebastian Driussi, who has a team-best 11 goals. Four other Austin players have at least 4 goals.
Austin has been a fortress at home this season, posting 5 wins and 3 draws in 9 home matches. Its lone home loss was a 1-0 defeat to LA Galaxy. Austin has won 4 of its last 5.
As for the Red Bulls, they’ve slipped in the rankings after a 1-0 loss to rival NYCFC July 17. They sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference and are led by F Lewis Morgan, who has 9 goals on the season.