Our prediction for this MLS match:
Orlando City
Match Time & Date:
04/08/2018
07:30 PM
Prediction: 1-1
New England Revolution
Orlando City did well to beat Toronto 2-1 on July 15, but they disappointed their fans once again as they then suffered back-to-back losses to the likes of Columbus Crew and New York City. The Lions have been struggling at the back in the 2018 Major League Soccer campaign, but seeing that their next rivals New England are not regarded as good travelers, we predict the hosts are going to grab something from Sunday’s football match. A close encounter is on the cards and, taking everything into account, there is every chance the two teams are going to play out a draw at Orlando City Stadium. Both teams found the net in four of their last five meetings in MLS and we believe that the history is going to repeat itself when Orlando City and New England face each other at Gillette Stadium.
Highlighted Player (Justin Meram):
Over the years Justin Meram has established himself as one of the best Iraqi footballers. The centre forward, who is capable of playing as a winger as well, was born in Shelby Charter Township, Michigan on December 4, 1988, but he represents Iraq on the international stage.
During his college career Justin Meram played for the likes of Yavapai Roughriders and Michigan Wolverines and in 2011 he joined MLS club Columbus Crew. Meram scored 37 goals in 188 appearances for the club in MLS before signing a deal with Orlando City in January, 2018.
The Iraq international made his debut for the Lions in a 1-1 draw with DC United on March 4 and he scored his first goal for the club on May 14 in a 2-1 loss to Atlanta United. As for his international career, Justin Meram made his Iraq debut in November, 2014 in a 1-0 defeat to Kuwait. The Orlando City attacker wears the number 9 shirt.
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.
