Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls 5/31/25 Prediction MLS Picks

Atlanta United will visit New York Red Bulls on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in this Week 17 Major League Soccer matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Prediction. We will examine:

New York Red Bulls recent form and player performance

Atlanta United recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving New York Red Bulls

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Atlanta United

Recent betting trends in games played between the Atlanta United and New York Red Bulls

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls game

New York Red Bulls Preview

New York Red Bulls have 24 points this season and are tied with New York City FC on the 7th place of the Eastern Conference. New York has a 7-6-3 record this season, while having a 6-1-1 home record. New York is coming off 4-2 home victory over Charlotte, and have three consecutive wins and four straight wins at home. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 home games.

New York is averaging 1.63 goals per game, which is tied for 4th-best in the East, while allowing 1.19 goals per game, which is tied for 4th in the conference. Choupo-Moting is the top scorer for New York this season, with 10 total goals.

Atlanta United Preview

Atlanta United has 17 points this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the Eastern Conference. Atlanta United has a 4-7-5 record this season and a 0-4-2 road record. Atlanta United is coming off a 3-2 home victory over Orlando City, and have back-to-back wins. Both teams to score – Yes is 5-1 in their last 6 games and over is 4-1 in their last 5 road games.   

Atlanta United is averaging 1.31 goals per game, which is 10th in the East, while allowing 1.75 goals per game, which is tied for second-worst in the conference. Emmanuel Latte Lath is the top scorer for Atlanta United this season with 5 total goals, while Saba Lobzhanidze is the team’s top passer, with 5 total assists.

Why New York Red Bulls will win

• The favorites have won each of New York Red Bulls’ last seven MLS games.
• The home team has won six of New York Red Bulls’ last seven MLS games.
• New York Red Bulls have won five of their last six MLS home games.
• New York Red Bulls have won five of their last seven MLS home games against Atlanta United FC.
• Atlanta United FC has lost each of its last three MLS games at Sports Illustrated Stadium following a win.
• Atlanta United FC has lost three of its last four MLS away games.

Why Atlanta United will win

• The underdog has won each of Atlanta United FC’s last three MLS games.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in five of Atlanta United FC’s last six MLS games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in 10 of New York Red Bulls’ last 13 MLS home games.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in nine of Atlanta United FC’s last 13 MLS away games.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in seven of Atlanta United FC’s last eight MLS games as an underdog.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in six of New York Red Bulls’ last seven MLS home games.

Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Prediction

Their previous meeting this season was a 0-0 draw in Atlanta. Both teams are 2-2-2 in their last six overall meetings, but the Red Bulls are a dominating 6-0-1 in their last 7 meetings in New York against Atlanta. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 overall meetings, and 3-0 in their last 3 meetings in New York.

In this Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls Prediction, New York Red Bulls are coming as -110 home favorites. The Reb Bulls are rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have six wins in eight home games, while on the other hand, Atlanta is still winless on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, but the Red Bulls have been dominating Atlanta at home court, having won six of their seven meetings in New York. I expect the hosts to take care of business, like they always do, so take the New York Red Bulls on the moneyline today.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: New York Red Bulls ML