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New York Red Bulls vs Los Angeles FC Soccer Betting Tips 8/11/2019

by Tony Sink - 8/9/2019

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Banc of California Stadium

Carlos Vela and Los Angeles FC (16-4-3, 1st in the Western Conference) host the New York Red Bulls (11-4-9, 4th in the Eastern Conference) at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday, August 11, 2019. The expected starting goalies are Luis Robles for the New York Red Bulls and Tyler Miller for Los Angeles FC. The odds on this contest have the New York Red Bulls coming in at +700 and LAFC is at -345. The over/under opens at 3.25.

The New York Red Bulls come into the game holding a mark of 11 victories, 4 draws, and 9 losses putting them at 4th in the Eastern Conference. Thus far in the season, they have scored a total of 38 goals which is 4th in the conference and 6th in MLS. That said, if they are going to get the win this game, they will look to play mistake free soccer so they can take advantage of their opportunities. Their goal differential is +7 putting them at 6th in MLS. The New York Red Bulls will look to get teammates more involved in this game as they have compiled a total of 29 assists which is 4th in MLS and 3rd in the conference. With reference to shots on target, they have compiled a total of 109 which is 6th in the conference and 9th in MLS. As a unit, New York has compiled a total of 295 fouls which means they have an average of 12.29 fouls per contest. They have compiled a total of 37 points for the year and they have an average crowd of 16,856.

Brian White is one of the top players to keep an eye on for the Red Bulls. The forward from the United States has played in 16 games in 2019 and has played 1,187 minutes. During that time, the 22-year-old has a total of 8 goals and has had an assist on 1 goal. He is currently averaging 74 mins per game. White has started 14 games in 2019 and has totaled 13 fouls in the process. With reference to shots on target, White has earned 10 which places him at 85th in MLS and 19th in the Eastern Conference among forwards. Daniel Royer is another scorer to watch out for on the squad from New York. The 28-year-old from Austria has tallied 8 goals in 2019 which puts him at 5th in the East among midfielders and 24th among all qualified players in MLS. He has played 1,550 minutes and holds an average of 74 mins per appearance which puts him at 232nd in MLS. In 2019, he has 21 shots on target which puts him at 4th in the East among midfielders.

The man in goal for the Red Bulls is Luis Robles from the United States. He is 34 years old and has been on the field a total of 2,070 minutes minding the net this season. Robles is allowing an average of 1.43 goals per 90 mins which places him at 13th among East goaltenders and 20th among goalies in Major League Soccer. During the 2019 campaign, he's given up 33 goals. He's earned a save percentage of .660 which places him at 9th among East goaltenders.

Los Angeles FC steps onto the field holding a record of 16 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses which puts them at 1st in the Western Conference. So far this year, they have converted a total of 60 goals which ranks 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the league. That said, if they are going to get the win in this match, they are going to look at taking care of the ball and controlling possession. Their goal differential is +38 which puts them at 1st in the league. Los Angeles FC will look to make sure they are sharing the ball because they have earned a total of 46 assists which ranks 1st in the league and 1st in the Western Conference. In discussing shots on target, they have earned a total of 160 which ranks 1st in the Western Conference and 1st in the league. As a unit, Los Angeles currently has a total of 290 fouls which means they have an average of 12.61 fouls per game. They have earned a total of 52 points for the 2019 season and they have an average crowd of 22,225.

Carlos Vela is one of the players to watch for LAFC. The forward from Mexico has taken part in 22 games this season and has played a total of 1,969 minutes. Over the course of that time, the 29-year-old has scored 22 goals and has assisted on 8 goals. He holds an average of 90 mins per game. Vela has been a starter in 22 games this season and has racked up 10 fouls over the course of that period. When looking at shots on target, Vela has connected on 51 which has him ranked 1st in Major League Soccer and 1st in the West among forwards. Diego Rossi is another player to keep an eye on for the team from Los Angeles. The 20-year-old from Italy has scored 13 goals in 2019 which ranks him 3rd in the Western Conference among forwards and 4th among all qualified players in the league. He has played a total of 1,974 mins and averages 86 minutes per game which ranks him 93rd in the league. For this season, he has earned 34 shots on target which ranks him 2nd in the Western Conference among forwards.

Protecting the goal for LAFC is Tyler Miller from the United States. He is 25 years old and has played a total of 1,710 mins defending the net for the 2019 campaign. Miller is allowing an average of 0.89 goals per 90 mins which has him placed 2nd among West goaltenders and 3rd in Major League Soccer among goaltenders. Over the course of the 2019 campaign, he has given up 17 goals. He's earned a save % of .734 which has him placed 4th among West goaltenders.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-345)

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