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Preview & Prediction: Minnesota United FC vs New England Revolution

In upcoming clash between Minnesota United FC and New England Revolution, both teams are showing healthy statistics in their recent games. Minnesota United FC has grabbed 9 points in their latest 5 matches, netting an average of 1.8 points per match. They have managed to score in 3 of those matches, presenting a threat to New England Revolution’s defenses. They have kept a strong home ground advantage, remaining undefeated in their past 3 games, and scoring in their last 8 home games. They’ve hit a neat streak with no losses in 6 games and securing 2 victories in their last 5 games. With 2 or more goals in their latest 13 games, we could possibly anticipate a high scoring affair. Moreover, in their past 5 matches, both teams have managed to score in 3. With 58% of this season’s matches resulting in BTTS, the chances for both teams to score are quite high. They have consistently found the net in their last 9 games, scoring 8 in their past 5.

Meanwhile, New England Revolution has shown a slightly better performance with 10 points in recent 5 matches, marking an average of 2 points per game. However, BTTS has been realized only in 2 of their latest games. They have displayed good form with no defeats in their last 2 games, losing only 1 in their previous 5, including 3 victories and 1 draw. They have secured victories in 3 of their last 5 games where both teams scored. With BTTS occurring in 15 of 26 games this season, chances are moderate for this match.

Historically, New England Revolution shows dominance over Minnesota United with 3 victories in 4 past encounters. The last face-off on 10th September 2023, resulted in a 2-1 victory for Minnesota United. The previous matches have been quite susceptible to goals with an average of 4 goals per match. BTTS has happened consistently, suggesting chances for both sides to score in the forthcoming match.

For this season in MLS, Minnesota United have averaged 1.33 Points Per Game at home while New England Revolution averaged slightly less with 1.08 Points Per Game at away matches. As both teams are exhibiting good form, an electrifying clash can be anticipated. Nevertheless, considering historical data and recent form, it’s likely for Minnesota United to hold their home ground advantage in this fixture.

Key Insights:

– Minnesota United FC has shown a strong recent performance, collecting an average of 1.8 points per game from the last 5 games, scoring 8 times in those matches, and staying unbeaten in the last 6 games.
– Minnesota United FC has a solid home record, being unbeaten in the last 3 matches and scoring in 8 consecutive home games.
– There could be a couple of goals in this match as Minnesota United FC’s games have seen 2 or more goals being scored in the last 13 encounters.
– BTTS (both teams to score) has featured in 58% of Minnesota United FC’s matches this season and 3 of their last 5 games, signifying a fair chance of both teams scoring.
– New England Revolution comes into the game with a slightly better recent form, earning an average of 2 points per game from the last 5 games, and scoring 9 times in those matches.
– New England Revolution has shown resilience with only 1 loss in their last 5 games, winning 3 and drawing 1.
– Only 2 of New England Revolution’s last 5 games has ended with BTTS, suggesting a lesser chance of both teams scoring compared to Minnesota United FC.
– José Julio Gomes Goncalves, from New England Revolution, has a highly notable 14 clean sheets to his name, indicating a strong defensive performance.
– On the flip side, Dimitry Imbongo Boele from New England Revolution has taken 11 cards, suggesting a disciplinary issue.
– Goalkeeper Cody Cropper has conceded 44 goals, indicating a tension area in New England Revolution’s defense.
– Historically, New England Revolution has had the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, winning 3 out of the last 4 meetings against Minnesota United FC.
– Their last encounter resulted in a 2-1 victory for Minnesota United FC.
– Matches between these two teams have been high scoring, averaging 4 goals per game, and BTTS has occurred 100% of the times.
– While Minnesota United FC has averaged 1.33 Points Per Game at home this season, New England Revolution has averaged slightly lesser, at 1.08 Points Per Game for away matches.

Match Forecast:

– The match may likely see a lot of through balls, as both Minnesota United FC and New England Revolution are very strong in creating chances using through balls.
– Minnesota United FC might be susceptible to New England Revolution’s counter attacks due to their weak ability of defending against counter attacks.
– This game could well see New England Revolution largely attacking from the wings, especially down the left, taking advantage of Minnesota United FC’s weakness – stopping opponents from creating chances.
– New England Revolution may likely struggle to defend against Minnesota’s attacking set pieces since Minnesota is strong in this area, and New England appears to be weak in defending against attacks down the wings.
– Both teams may have numerous scoring opportunities as, New England Revolution is strong at finishing scoring chances, and Minnesota United is strong at creating them, however, Minnesota United may struggle to convert these chances due to their weakness in finishing scoring chances.
– There will likely be many shots on goal from Minnesota United FC, as they tend to take a lot of shots. New England needs to be cautious as they are weak in defending against long shots.
– Possession may be in favor of New England Revolution, since Minnesota United FC seems to struggle with keeping possession of the ball.
– Set pieces could play a critical role particularly in favor of Minnesota United FC as they are strong in attacking set pieces while New England Revolution shows weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances.
– Both teams will likely stick to their consistent first eleven in the lineup.

It is highly probable that the referee will issue only a few cards in this match. There is a good chance that New England will seize a scoring opportunity from a fast break. It is also likely that Minnesota United will generate numerous opportunities to score.

Match Facts: 

Over their most recent 7 face-offs, Minnesota United FC has claimed victory twice, the teams have tied twice, while New England Revolution has taken the top honors thrice. The Revolution leads the goal difference at 13-10. Interesting statistics to ponder over – Minnesota United FC put up 25% of their goals in the last stretch between 76-90 minutes of the match, while Revolution records 27% of their goals in the cluster between 31-45 minutes. The Revolution’s away form has been poor, with three successive defeats, besides a winless run in their last 8 away matches. Minnesota United FC has had a goalless game in 1 of their dozen home games in the ongoing Major League Soccer season, while The Revolution failed to score in 4 of their 12 away matches.

This season, Minnesota United FC’s home game scoreline reads: three wins, seven losses and two draws. It is also known that Minnesota United FC triumph in the first half in 25% of their games and The Revolution do the same in 31% of their games. The last time these teams met, New England Revolution emerged victorious. And they did so with an advantage of 1 goal. If Minnesota United FC is leading 1-0 at home, they tend to convert that to a win in 54% of the matches. However, if they are trailing 0-1, they haven’t managed to bounce back to win any game.

On the other hand, when The Revolution is leading 0-1 away, they pull off a win in 28% of the matches, but if they are down 1-0, they scrape through a victory in 27% of the matches. Minnesota United FC has shown a superior line of performance in the Major League Soccer, compared to the New England Revolution. Moreover, their performance in the last five games has been more impressive than the Revolution. Out of those five games, both teams have won twice, and there was a tie once.

The Revolution has lost only one of their past four MLS games against Minnesota United FC, who have also won only one of their last four MLS games against the Revolution. Averaging statistics, both teams net 1.4 goals per match when they play against each other. Also, the average total number of goals marked during a showdown between these two teams is 2.8, with the average number of goals scored in the first half standing at 1.6. Intriguingly, during their last match, neither team conceded a goal.

Additionally, Minnesota United FC averages 1.48 goals at home while New England Revolution averages 1.05 away. Further, Minnesota United FC has not lost any of their last four games. When it comes to Major League Soccer, the New England Revolution has a commendable performance record, surpassing that of Minnesota United FC. Finally, neither team has pulled off a win in their last Major League Soccer match.

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