Perhaps more true than against any other MLS team, Atlanta United must get off to a fast start when it plays the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.

Atlanta United FC (8-13-8, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (10-6-13, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE New York -145,

Despite a recent lack of consistent scoring, the New York Red Bulls find themselves in a decent playoff position but also know their favorable position can change in a hurry.

Atlanta United (8-13-8) will play at the New York Red Bulls (10-6-13) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Red Bull Arena. The game will be televised on AppleTV, and you can follow Doug Roberson’s coverage on X (formerly Twitter) @DougRobersonAJC.