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Two teams from the bottom of the table. New York without victory this season (they played six games) and Chivas with only one win in five games (Real Salt Lake 3-0). This season NY Red Bulls and Chivas already played one match in April which ended 0-0. Both teams had several chances, anyway the goalkeepers (Meola and Guzan) were in the mood and better than forwards.

New York changed their last year name (Metro Stars) and with the new one (Red Bulls) they are winless in first six matches, but also with only one loss (in the second match against D.C. United 1-4). Last Saturday New York had a match with Chicago Fire in which they were superior most of the time and 20 minutes before end they were leading 1-0, in 70th minute Gutierrez tied from the penalty for the Chivas. The start of the season isn't that well as their coach Mo Johnstone wanted to be. With only five goals scored in five matches and with goal difference 5:8, they have to find out what's the winning formula. I'm not saying that they are playing bad or without sufficient number of chances, on the contrary NY players (like Djorkaeff and Philippe Peguero) are real trouble for opponents defence, but with not so good finishing.

Chivas USA are in, let's say, better situtation, they opened the season with 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake and after that win they lost three times and drew once. Two defeats away from home - against D.C. United (2-0) and New England Revolution (3-1). Chivas have same situtation like NY Red Bulls, they have balanced team with few older players (Palencia, Llamosa, Razov and Marsch) who are leading the team and talented youngsters (Bornstein, Kljestan and Mendoza), however they aren't so efficient with scoring (5 goals in 5 games).

Red Bulls have some problems in the squad. Their first goalkeeper Tony Meola somehow got injured while warming up (vs Chicago) and was replaced by Jon Conway, who had few great saves later in the match and I could say that Meola's injury isn't such a problem. Another player who won't play (because of bad behaviour) is Amado Guevara - after he was replaced he didn't stay with his team mates, but went in the stands to his wife. Later, club decided to ban him for one match.

Chivas without troubles with injuries or suspensions, are facing Red Bulls in New York at Giants Stadium.

I watched all the matches from this two clubs and I can tell that they are kind of equal teams. One playmaker on each side: Djorkaeff and Palencia will decide whose team is going to win. Here I'm giving an advantage to Youri Djorkaeff and his team because they are playing at home in front of their fans and they are also chasing their first victory! Home win with 6/10.

Pick won. Final result 5:4