This game offers Atlanta the chance to increase their lead at the top of the Eastern conference as they currently have a seven points cushion on their visitors, although the Red Bulls have played two games less.
Red Bull could actually move to within four points of Atlanta if they can secure a win at the Mercedes Benz Arena in this game. If they win the two outstanding games they have that would take them ahead of the in-form Atlanta United, but that would be easier said than done.
The last time these sides met the Red Bulls were the host, but in truth, it was a dull match as the game ended in a stalemate with the Red Bulls winning in overall possessions and shot on goal only.
Ahead of this game, the two teams are identical in terms of form as they have both won four, drew one and lost one of their last six games in all competitions. They both drew a blank the last time both teams met, but this game should see at least a goal as lighting would find it hard to strike in the same place twice in this fixture.
Atlanta are new to the MLS and as such have only faced New York RB twice in their brief history, and as things stand Red Bulls are unbeaten against United with one win and one draw to their name.
