In the first two meetings between these clubs, the New York Red Bulls had the upper hand over Atlanta United. Despite that fact, Atlanta United enjoyed their first ever goal against The Red Bulls in Week 1 last year, though it was the Red Bulls who won the first game between the two, 2-1, and then tied 0-0 last October.
Coming into Saturday, the Red Bulls are on a three-game winning streak in the midst of a crucial stretch in their season. New York is in fifth place of the East and sits on 18 points through nine games.