NY Red Bulls vs. Cincinnati (Saturday, 11.00pm)
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It will be another must-win situation for the New York Red Bulls on Saturday when they host FC Cincinnati in the second game of that best-of-three MLS Cup playoff series at Red Bull Arena.
Cincy captured the opening match between the two 3-0 at home on Sunday, putting them a win away from a second successive trip to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
We say: New York Red Bulls 0-1 FC Cincinnati
Even with their backs against the wall, we expect the Red Bulls to be patient and passive in this must-win fixture, but we do not believe it will be enough to get the better of a Cincinnati side that did not appear to feel the pressure of being the top seed, while they are more than accustomed to winning close games.
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Dallas vs. Seattle (Sunday, 1.00am)
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Facing elimination on Saturday, Dallas will host the Seattle Sounders at Toyota Stadium in game two of that best-of-three MLS Cup playoff series.
In the opening match on Monday, Seattle walked away with a 2-0 triumph, putting them a win away from making it into the second round for the first time since 2020.
We say: Dallas 1-0 Seattle Sounders
The Sounders have never emerged victorious from an away playoff contest against the Toros, and we believe the home side will be a little more clinical in the attacking third this weekend and continue their stingy defensive work at Toyota Stadium.
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Ben Knapton
