Match Preview: New England Revolution vs Columbus Crew

The impending MLS match between New England Revolution and Columbus Crew is predicted to show considerable action, as trends from both teams suggest a high-scoring game on 30th June 2024.

New England Revolution’s recent form suggests promise; they gathered 6 points from their last 5 games, yielding an average of 1.2 points per game. They have seen both teams scoring (BTTS) in 5 of those matches. Their offensive skills, with a record of scoring 8 times in the last 5 games, prove their prowess at home, maintaining a 15 game unbeaten streak. That said, the Revolution should come into the game high in confidence, considering their track record of scoring in all home matches this season. With only one loss in their last 5 games, they have been showing some robust form. This match could see a minimum of 2 goals considering the Revolution’s last 5 games all ended with more than 2 goals being netted.

Columbus Crew, on the other hand, has managed to collect 8 points in the last 5 games, amounting to an average of 1.6 points per game. BTTS occurred in 4 of those games. They have a promising form with an unbeaten streak in their last 3 games. Considering the last 22 matches, the Crew could potentially score 2 goals in this game. The Crew could come in with good energy, considering their recent luck with only one loss from the last 5 games. Given their past performances, we can expect them to score in this match, as seen in the previous 5 matches netting 12 goals.

The last match between the two ended in a stalemate with New England Revolution 0 – 0 Columbus Crew. Though they have met 34 times in past seasons, New England won 10 of those matches compared to the Columbus Crew’s 15, while 9 matches resulted in a draw.

Analyzing the home and away performances, the New England Revolution’s form seems poor in their homeland while Columbus Crew exhibits excellent away form. The average goal rate stands at 2.68 when these two teams meet, with BTTS occurring 53% of the time. In this season’s MLS, New England Revolution has averaged 1.11 points in home matches while Columbus Crew takes a lead with 1.67 points in away matches.

All things considered, we can anticipate a vibrant play where both teams have a fair chance of scoring high.

Insights

• New England Revolution has managed to accumulate 6 points from the last 5 games, equating to an average of 1.2 points per game.
• New England Revolution has a consistent scoring streak, having struck the net 8 times in the last 5 games and in all home games this season.
• They have a stellar home record, having remained unbeaten in 15 consecutive games.
• The team has built a strong momentum, being undefeated in their last two games.
• There is a possibility of seeing a few goals in this game, as their last 5 games have ended with two or more goals.
• Both teams have managed to score in each of the last 5 games New England has played.
• Out of New England’s 30 fixtures this season, 19 games (63% of all matches) have ended with both teams scoring.
• Columbus Crew, on the other hand, comes into this game with 8 points from their last 5 games, giving them a higher average of 1.6 points per game.
• They too have demonstrated impressive offensive play, scoring 12 times in their last 5 matches and scoring in all last 5 games.
• Columbus Crew has been on a solid undefeated streak for the last 3 games.
• They also have a propensity for high-scoring games, as the last 22 games have ended with 2 or more goals.
• In this season, 68% of all matches involving Columbus Crew have seen both teams scoring.
• In the last 34 meetings between the two teams, Columbus Crew has had the upper hand with 15 victories compared to New England Revolution’s 10 wins; 9 matches have ended in a draw.
• New England Revolution’s home performance has been relatively poor, while Columbus Crew has been excelling in away games.
• The games between these two teams have typically been quite high-scoring, averaging 2.68 goals.
• In terms of Points Per Game this season, Columbus Crew leads with 1.67 at away matches compared to New England Revolution’s 1.11 at home matches.
• Prediction for the upcoming match could be a high-scoring one given both teams’ consistent scoring records, with Columbus Crew possibly having an edge due to their away form.

Match Forecast

• Expect a game heavy on wing-play, as both teams exhibit strength in attacking down the sides.
• There is a strong likelihood of goals at both ends, given both teams’ proficiency in creating chances and finishing, and weaknesses in stopping opponents from creating chances.
• Counter attacks from New England Revolution could prove problematic for Columbus Crew due to their difficulty in defending against them.
• The teams’ shared weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances indicates a high potential for an open, back-and-forth match.
• Columbus Crew’s possession-based short passing game could expose New England Revolution’s weakness in defending against wing-play and counter attacks.
• Columbus Crew’s weakness in aerial duels might invite lofted balls and crosses from the New England Revolution’s side.
• Columbus Crew’s very weak defence against skillful players could cause problems against New England Revolution attackers.
• Columbus Crew’s weakness in protecting a lead and tendency for individual errors could provide New England Revolution opportunities for comebacks.
• Given both teams’ consistent first elevens, spectators can expect familiar player dynamics and strategies.
• As both teams are non-aggressive, the game is likely to have fewer fouls and more uninterrupted play.

Match Facts

• Matches involving New England Revolution and Columbus Crew most frequently end in a 1-0 scoreline, with eight careers being concluded with this result.
• Reflecting on the past 31 home games that New England Revolution have contested against Columbus Crew, they have triumphed 12 times. Columbus Crew has been victorious 11 times and 8 games have concluded without a winner. The aggregate score of these matches is 43-40, with the edge to New England Revolution.
• Speaking about their last 61 encounters overall, New England Revolution claimed the victory 20 times as opposed to Columbus Crew’s 23 wins, alongside 18 matches ending in a tie. Columbus Crew outperformed their opponents in terms of aggregate scoring as they managed 84 goals compared to New England Revolution’s 78.
• Recalling last season’s face-offs, New England Revolution lost 1-2 at home and drew 1-1 away at Columbus Crew.
• Currently, New England Revolution is on a three-match winning run in the MLS.
• New England Revolution tends to net 20% of their total goals in the 16-30 minute-time frame, whereas Columbus Crew are most likely to score between the 46th and 60th minutes, with 28% of their goals coming in this period.
• Looking at home form, New England Revolution failed to score in 3 out of their 9 home games so far this season in the MLS.
• While playing away, Columbus Crew has not managed to find the back of the net in 2 of their 9 matches this season in the MLS.
• Top scorers for each team are Carles Gil for New England Revolution with 5 goals and Cucho Hernandez for Columbus Crew with 6 goals.
• New England Revolution has a record of winning the first half in 25% of their matches, whereas Columbus Crew does so in 36% of their matches.
• The preceding game between the two teams saw Columbus Crew come out as winners.
• If New England Revolution go 1-0 up at home, they usually win 90% of those games. On the other hand, Columbus Crew manage win in 53% of the away matches in which they lead 0-1.
• When trailing 0-1 at home, the winning percentage of New England Revolution drops to 10%. On a side note, Columbus Crew turn things around in 40% of their away games where they went 1-0 down.
• Considering their performances in the MLS, Columbus Crew has been the better side when compared to New England Revolution.
• Columbus Crew remained unbeaten in the last five meetings against New England Revolution in all competitions.
• Assessing the last five face-offs specifically, Columbus Crew has won once, with the remaining four games ending in a draw.
• New England Revolution is yet to register a win against Columbus Crew in their last five MLS fixtures.
• On average, New England Revolution scores one goal per match against Columbus Crew, who score a slightly higher 1.2 goals per match against New England Revolution.
• When New England Revolution hosts a match, they score an average of 1.48 goals, whereas Columbus Crew, when playing away, averages 1.75 goals.
• The mean number of goals scored in the contests involving these two teams is 2.2, and in the first half, it reduces to 0.4.