In this episode of the podcast “Southern Fried Soccer,” host Doug Roberson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviews Atlanta United’s 2-2 draw with Inter Miami and previews Saturday’s MLS match against the New York Red Bulls.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Red Bulls host Atlanta United in conference play. The Red Bulls are 8-6-7 against conference opponents. The Red Bulls are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 45 goals led by Lewis Morgan with 12. United is 8-8-5 in conference matchups. United is 3-0-0 when it scores at least three goals.

One encouraging factor for New York is their dominant record against Atlanta United, having won 10 of the 16 meetings, including three of the last four, while Atlanta's only two victories in this fixture have both come on their home soil, giving New York confidence to extend their superiority.

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.

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.