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

Prediction published on 08/09/2023, 17:04  by Joseph King | Modified on 08/09/2023 at 17:09 in Major League Soccer Predictions

Seventh-place Minnesota United host the second-place New England Revolution for this West vs East MLS clash. Minnesota will look to consolidate their automatic playoff qualification spot with a win here. They currently sit seventh, putting them even on points with eighth-place San Jose but with a game in hand advantage. The new playoff format in the MLS this season means that seventh and ninth-place will battle it out in a play-in fixture for the final playoff spot. That means securing seventh-place is a massive boost as it grants automatic entry into the postseason. The hosts are on a solid run of form since returning from the Leagues Cup break. They’ve yet to lose in their four matches, winning two and drawing the other two. Minnesota’s most recent appearance finished in a 1-1 away draw against San Jose in what was overall a deserved result. The Loons have struggled to get consistent wins at Allianz Field this season, winning just three of their 12 home matches.

The Revolution will be looking to close the gap on the runaway Eastern Conference leaders Cincinnati. The Revs currently trail first-place by 10 points but their game in hand advantage means they can potentially lower the deficit to just seven points. Following a round of 16 elimination in the Leagues Cup, New England have experienced mixed form returning to MLS play. They’ve managed a win, a draw and a loss in their three games with the most recent a 2-2 home draw with Austin FC. Manager Bruce Arena will surely feel the result was two points lost as the Revs conceded the equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time. They’ll now begin a three match road trip starting in Minnesota. The visitors have been stellar at home this season but have really struggled for attacking consistency when playing away.