The Major League Soccer season opens with New England Revolution hosting DC United at Gillette Stadium on Friday, October 5th. The game starts at 23:30 GMT. This match is the first round of an exciting campaign. The Revolution are 26th in the standings, with 31 points from 31 matches. They aim to improve their performance. DC United is in 21st place, with 37 points from 32 games. They too look to exceed expectations after a moderate start. Both teams are eager for a win to kickstart their season on a positive note.
New England Revolution – Form
The New England Revolution’s recent performances have been mixed. They lost to Houston Dynamo FC with a score of 2:1 on October 3rd. This outcome was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they won 1:0 against Nashville SC at home. This victory confirmed their slight advantage. Their game against Charlotte FC on September 21st ended in a 4:0 loss, showing a need for better defense. Despite these ups and downs, their scoring ability at home is promising for the upcoming game.
DC United – Form
DC United has shown varied results in recent away games. They achieved a surprising 4-3 win against Nashville SC on October 3rd, 2024. Christian Benteke’s two goals were key. Their next away game resulted in a 4-0 loss to Philadelphia Union on September 22nd. This was anticipated by bookmakers. Their victory over Chicago Fire FC on September 8th, with a score of 2-1, showcased their potential as underdogs.
New England Revolution – DC United – Head to Head
The last encounter between New England Revolution and DC United was on February 25th, 2024. DC United won 3:1. In their past 10 meetings, New England Revolution has won 8 times. DC United has 2 victories. This record shows New England’s advantage in these matchups. In the last 5 head-to-head matches, both teams scored in 3 games. These games often had more than 2.5 goals. New England has a strong home record against DC United, with 9 wins in their last 11 matches. DC United has found it tough to win away, losing 3 of their last 4 visits.
New England Revolution – DC United – Standings
As the season progresses, both teams are fighting for better positions. The Revolution, with 31 points from 31 matches, are 26th. They aim to climb higher. DC United, with 37 points from 32 matches, is in 21st place. They hope to move closer to the top 6. This match is crucial for both teams’ ambitions this season.
New England Revolution vs DC United – Top scorers
Giacomo Vrioni leads the attack for the home team with 9 goals. Carles Gil follows with 7 goals. Bobby Wood and Esmir Bajraktarevic each have 3 goals. Emmanuel Boateng has added 2 goals. For the away team, Christian Benteke has scored 22 times. Gabriel Pirani has added 6 goals. Cristian Dajome and Jared Stroud have 3 goals each. Lucas Bartlett, a defender, has scored twice.
New England Revolution vs DC United – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers offer even odds of 1.00 for all outcomes. New England Revolution, with a strong head-to-head record, are the favorites. DC United will challenge this history to win. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options are worth considering. They provide alternatives for those cautious of an upset. With odds at 1.00, these markets are attractive for specific betting strategies.
New England Revolution vs DC United – Over/Under Betting
The odds suggest a close match, with “Over 2.5” goals at 1.90 and “Under 2.5” at 1.95. Considering both teams’ scoring and defensive records, this game could see goals. The last five head-to-head matches averaged 3.4 goals. The “Over 2.5” option at 1.90 is appealing for those expecting a high-scoring game.
New England Revolution vs DC United – BTTS Betting
Bookmakers offer even odds for both teams to score. This reflects the unpredictable nature of the match. In their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 5 games. New England’s recent home games and DC United’s away matches support the likelihood of both teams scoring. “BTTS: Yes” at odds of 1.00 is a probable outcome for this fixture.
New England Revolution vs DC United – Prediction
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