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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 32 match between New England Revolution and Atlanta United and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

New England Revolution and Atlanta United are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Sunday at Gillette Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this Major League Soccer battle.

New England Revolution approach the next Major League Soccer round as number 11 in the table, having claimed 32 points this season so far. With 31 games behind them, Atlanta United amassed 27 points, placing them as number 12 before their next fixture.

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Form: New England Revolution vs Atlanta United

New England Revolution Form

Only a single draw prevents New England Revolution from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 3-2 defeat against Chicago Fire FC, before drawing 1-1 with Toronto FC. They came up empty-handed once again when Philadelphia Union ran out as 1-0 winners. New England Revolution only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Gillette Stadium in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and lost four of these six encounters, in which they scored six and conceded ten goals.

Atlanta United Form

In their previous three matches, Atlanta United beat Nashville SC 0-1, lost 4-5 against Columbus Crew and drew 1-1 with San Diego FC. Atlanta United managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Major League Soccer. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring eight time and letting in five.

Betting facts for New England Revolution and Atlanta United

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between New England Revolution and Atlanta United. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • New England Revolution have lost 5 of the last 6 home matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • New England Revolution have lost 5 of the last 6 home matches in the Major League Soccer while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 8 New England Revolution matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 New England Revolution home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 New England Revolution matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Atlanta United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Atlanta United away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Atlanta United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Atlanta United matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Atlanta United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players on top: New England Revolution vs Atlanta United

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Ignatius Ganago, who is performing well for New England Revolution. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Major League Soccer outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Atlanta United.The visitors will be looking to Jamal Thiare to find the net once again, after managing two Major League Soccer goals for Atlanta United in recent matches.

Betting markets: New England Revolution vs Atlanta United

Full-time result

New England Revolution claimed a modest one wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in two of the games, whilst losing seven. Atlanta United won one of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost six of the games in this run. New England Revolution have beaten Atlanta United in 4 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Amazingly, New England Revolution scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Interestingly, Atlanta United scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While New England Revolution managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Atlanta United kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. New England Revolution have scored in 9 consecutive league meetings with Atlanta United.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for New England Revolution, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Atlanta United, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.7 times goals per game themselves. New England Revolution conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.