Atlanta United vs New England Revolution

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the venue as Atlanta United and New England Revolution go head-to-head in an exciting Major League Soccer encounter.

After a promising start to the season, Atlanta United seem to be running out of steam, with Gonzalo Pineda’s team going winless in five of their last six MLS outings (D2, L3). A three-game unbeaten run (W1, D2) in the build-up to this fixture can inspire some confidence in the home camp as they take on a New England side they’ve gone winless against across their last four league H2Hs (D1, L3). Playing at home could solidify Atlanta’s spirits because they’re racked up four victories across their five most recent MLS games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (L1), impressively netting an average of 3.00 goals per win. Yet, patience will be required as 69% of Atlanta’s home MLS goals scored this term have come in the second half of play (11/16).

On the other hand, New England’s form curve has taken a downward trajectory since a 2-0 win at Toronto FC at the beginning of May, with the visitors suffering three defeats on the spin in the aftermath before a goal-glutted 3-3 draw against Chicago Fire last time out. High scoring has been a common theme in New England’s recent MLS matches, with three in a row ahead of this trip featuring over 2.5 goals, highlighting the potential for another action-packed contest. Unfortunately for traveling supporters, the ‘Revs’ could be on the receiving end of a ‘goal-friendly’ affair unless they can defy an underwhelming four-match MLS form on hostile turf (W1, D1, L2).