Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between DC United and New England Revolution who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
DC United enjoy home advantage, when visitors New England Revolution swing by this coming Thursday for a clash in the Major League Soccer. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
The DC United go into the game in rank 9 in the Eastern Conference, while the New England Revolution rank 3 in the Eastern Conference.
Team form: DC United vs New England Revolution
DC United Form
The DC United team look in good shape before their match against New England Revolution, as they seek to remain unbeaten. Firstly, they beat Toronto FC 2-1, then they held Nashville SC to a 2-2 draw. Their last outing resulted in a hard fought 1-1 draw CF Montreal. DC United managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 13 and conceded 13 goals.
New England Revolution Form
New England Revolution recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 2-2 match against CF Montreal. Then Houston Dynamo FC proved too strong in a 0-2 defeat, just like Toronto FC who won 2-1. New England Revolution only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by ten goals to seven.
Betting stats and facts for DC United and New England Revolution
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that DC United and New England Revolution played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 8 DC United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 DC United home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 DC United home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 DC United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 DC United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 New England Revolution matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- New England Revolution have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- New England Revolution have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 New England Revolution matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 New England Revolution away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: DC United vs New England Revolution
It is a great season for Tai Baribo, who currently has 12 league goals to his name during this season. DC United will rely on his services to gun down New England Revolution.
Betting markets: DC United vs New England Revolution
Full-time result
DC United won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Audi Field. They drew three and lost four as well, while New England Revolution won one of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost seven. DC United are without defeat in 6 matches on the spin.
Both teams to score
DC United scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, New England Revolution only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 8 consecutive DC United games Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While DC United managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, New England Revolution kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. DC United have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with New England Revolution.
Total goals
DC United saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for New England Revolution, who scored 1.2 times on average in these matches. DC United scored at least one goal in their last 11 matches.
