DC United vs New England Revolution Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 14/07/2020, 03:48  by James | Modified on 14/07/2020 at 04:48 in Football Predictions

The MLS is Back tournament is underway and DC United take on New England Revolution in the second round of group stage fixtures. This tournament is being played behind closed doors at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida so neither team has home advantage. DC United drew their opening game 2-2 with Toronto FC. Their goals were scored by Federico Higuain and the veteran defender Frederic Brilliant, nominative determinism ensuring that he got on the scoresheet. The build-up to the game was shrouded in controversy as it was delayed due to complications regarding conducting tests for coronavirus. Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley believes that the frustration of this situation led to DC United playing angrily. Indeed, they had Junior Moreno sent off yet still managed to claw their way back into the game from two goals down. New England Revolution got off to a better start with a 1-0 victory over Montreal Impact that puts them at the top of the group. Two of the club's designated players combined for their goal when skillful midfielder Carles Gil set up his Argentine forward teammate Gustavo Bou to settle the tie.

Games between these two teams have been close in recent seasons, with each side winning two of their last six encounters. The regular MLS season was only three games old when it was disrupted by the pandemic. Both the Revolution and United had four points after picking up a win, a draw and a defeat. Both clubs made it to the play-offs last season with United finishing higher in the regular season, fifth to the Revolution's seventh, five points ahead. Neither made it past the first hurdle of that round. DC United look as though they're adapting to the loss of marquee players like Wayne Rooney while the Revolution have a better attacking set-up with the likes of Bou and Gil combining to great effect. We suggest backing the Revolution in a draw no bet wager.