Our prediction for this MLS match:
New England Revolution will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls when they take on Atlanta United on Thursday morning. The Revs are eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home ground and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. Midfielder Latif Blessing misses the midweek game through suspension, while all Dylan Borrero, Thomas McNamara, Nacho Gil, and Maciel are sidelined with injuries.
The Five Stripes, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Philadelphia Union and Montreal. Atlanta United, though, are not regarded as good travellers, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the home side. The good news for the visiting side is that midfielder Franco Ibarra returns from suspension, whilst defender Miles Robinson is on international duty with United States of America.
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.