New England Revolution are up for another MLS week and this time, they are drawn up against New York City FC at the Gillette Stadium. New England are coming into this game with a horrible run of results in the last couple of weeks and they need a good result in the coming game. While New York City are undisputedly the benefactors of this unequal match. They are the better side and they have a better record in their previous games.
The bookmarkers have not hesitated in making their feelings known about which of these teams is the favorite to win and it's not the New England Revolution. But just maybe they can prove the doubters wrong.
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New England will need a miracle to get a win against New York City FC in this game as every metric is against them in this clash. In terms of form and records, New England are by far the worst of the two clubs. They managed to win just 1 game and lose 4 in their last 5 games and they are currently on a back-to-back losing streak. Consequently, the league table doesn't do them any favors as they are in the bottom spot on the eastern conference table with just 7 points.
New England's last result was the 3-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union at home last week. Ryan Spaulding was given the marching orders in the 14’ minute after picking up a red card and every chance for New England in that game was thrown out the window. Philadelphia Union got the opening goal just before halftime and got 2 extra goals in the second half. According to stats, New England had 41% possession, 3 shots on target and 6 corner kicks.
New York City FC
New York City is delighted to play this game against the New England Revolution. They are delighted to meet minimum resistance from the New England Revolution because of the very obvious reason, which is their very poor form. New York City is a confident side and there's no doubt they will prove themselves yet again in the coming game. They lost only once in their last 9 league games in a row. They are also on a 3-match winning streak.
New York City played against New York Red Bulls in a sensational derby day action last week and they won 2-1 in the end. Hannes Wolf gave New York City an early lead in just 3 minutes and they conceded just before the half time whistle. And then in the 64’ minute, Monsef Bakrar put New York City back in the lead and this time, they went on to win the game. According to stats, New York City had 60% possession, 5 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, in the last 20 meetings between both clubs, New York City won 8 matches, while New England won 7 and 5 matches ended as a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
It's a straight win for New York City. They are just unmatched in the upcoming game and New England will struggle to contain them.
Match Facts:-
New York City are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings against New England Revolution
5/7 meetings between both clubs ended with less than 2.5 goals.
4/5 meetings ended with more than 10.5 corners.
- 3 Way Total New York City Over 1 Goal at 2.25 Odds
- New York City to Win at 2.65 Odds
- New York City to Win 1-0 at 11.00 Odds