Our prediction for this MLS match:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host Thursday’s football game between Atlanta United and New England Revolution. The Five Stripes are undefeated in the previous three league matches and they are seen as favourites to win the midweek clash. Both Luiz Araujo and Franco Ibarra are back from suspension, while all Amar Sejdic, Erik Lopez, and Osvaldo Alonso are sidelined with injuries.
Meanwhile, the Revs aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, but given their difficulties on the road, we predict that Atlanta United are going to pick up all three points from Thursday’s clash. As for the away team, all Gustavo Bou, Henry Kessler, Dylan Borrero, Thomas McNamara, Nacho Gil, Maciel, and Jacob Jackson are out of contention through injuries. In their last meeting in MLS New England Revolution defeated Atlanta United 2-1, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Team (New England Revolution):
Unlike famous NFL club New England Patriots, the Revolution have yet to win the domestic trophy. New England participated five times in the MLS Cup final, but they were more than fortunate not to lift the silverware. The Revs played their last final in 2014, with the team losing to LA Galaxy in the title game at StubHub Center. New England Revolution, though, clinched the North American SuperLiga trophy in 2008 and that is considered as the club’s biggest success.
It has to be noted that the Revs defeated Houston Dynamo on penalties in the final of the tournament. New England Revolution were founded in 1994 and Gillette Stadium is the home ground of the club. Legendary defender Alexi Lalas played for the Revolution (1996-1997) and he scored three goals for the Gillette Stadium outfit. Fellow USA ace Clint Dempsey was part of the team as well and you should know that he netted 25 goals in 71 league appearances for the club.