San Diego Legion vs NOLA Gold Prediction: Hosts to exert dominance again

San Diego Legion and NOLA Gold will face off at Snapdragon Stadium in round 7 of the Major League Rugby. Historically, the hosts have emerged victorious in each of the previous meetings between these two teams. However, can the visiting team secure their first-ever win in this fixture since 2018?

San Diego Legion enters this match on the back of their fourth consecutive victory, eager to secure another much-needed win. In their previous game against the Miami Sharks, the hosts narrowly clinched a hard-fought victory with a narrow margin of 21-22 on the road. Prior to this win, San Diego Legion had already notched victories against teams such as the Dallas Jackals, Los Angeles Rugby, and Old Glory DC.

Currently occupying the third position in the Western Conference standings, San Diego Legion has accumulated 19 points from 5 matches. Throughout the season, the hosts have scored a total of 117 goals while conceding 98.

NOLA Gold appears to be experiencing a decline in performance following a strong start to the season, during which they secured back-to-back victories. However, in their last three matches, NOLA Gold has only managed to secure one win. This sole victory came in a 22-35 triumph over the Dallas Jackals during a week 4 away encounter. Unfortunately, in their most recent match, NOLA Gold suffered a defeat at home against the Chicago Hounds, marking their first loss of the season after being defeated by the New England Free Jacks previously.

As of now, NOLA Gold holds the 2nd spot in the Eastern Conference of the Major League Rugby Standings, having amassed 15 points from 5 matches. Throughout the season, the visiting team has scored a total of 129 goals while conceding 112 in the same period.

This upcoming match seems like history repeating itself. San Diego Legion may face some challenges, especially after their recent struggle against the Miami Sharks. However, playing on home turf gives them an advantage. I predict the hosts will win, with a margin of 1-7. Nonetheless, it's worth noting that the visiting team has displayed commendable character this season.