The New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union will be battling it out at the Gillette Stadium on Sunday in round 14 of the 2021-22 Major League Soccer season, kickoff at 2:30 am.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Union defeated Portland Timbers 2-0, ending a run of seven games across all competitions without a victory. Daniel Gazdag and Sergio Santos scored in the first half to give Jim Curtin’s men a well-deserved three points at Providence Park.
As a result, the Union has now reclaimed the Eastern Conference leadership, one point above New York City FC, albeit having played a game more.
Next up is a clash versus an opposing side that has enjoyed a solid run in this fixture of late, winning three of the last four encounters between the teams.
On Thursday night, the New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 1-0 in a US Open Cup match at the Yankee Stadium.
The sides could not be separated after 90 minutes, and the tie went to extra time, where Santiago Rodriguez grabbed the contest’s only goal. Before that, Bruce Arena’s men claimed a 3-2 victory over FC Cincinnati, which leaves them ninth in the Eastern Conference, one point adrift of the last playoff spot with a game in hand.
New England Revolution vs. Philadelphia Union Head to Head
Both sides have 35 games against each other, with hosts taking 10 wins while visitors with 18 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- New York FC 1-0 New England Revolution
- FC Cincinnati 2-3 NER
- Atlanta United 2-2 NER
- NEW 5-1 Atlanta
Away
- Portland 0-2 Philadelphia
- Philadelphia 0-0 Inter Miami
- Philadelphia 1-1 Red Bulls
- Orlando City 2-1 Philadelphia
New England Revolution Team News
Sebastian Lletget is a doubt for New England after he sat out his side’s cup defeat due to a minor muscle injury, meaning Gustavo Bou may keep his place in the starting XI despite only just returning from a lengthy injury layoff.
Philadelphia Team News
Philadelphia’s Julian Carranza is expected to feature this weekend following his return from injury last time out. Daniel Gazdag has contributed to 10 goals this season in just 13 outings, making him one to watch.
Prediction and Odds
The teams have scored at will so far, so we expect goals at both ends in this one. The away team’s defense is superior, though, and we are backing them to emerge victorious in what should be a close game.
- Away Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Goals Over 2.5
