New England Revolution will look to extend their unbeaten run to 11 games in the MLS this weekend when they travel to Yankee Stadium for a clash against New York City FC. Kickoffs schedules for July 9 at 20:00 EAT.
The hosts are currently fourth in the Eastern conference with 29 points from 17 matches, the players have lacked a degree of sharpness to their game since Nick Cushing took over, going winless in their last five matches in all competitions. However they are only three points behind New York Red Bulls at the top with two games behind on the clock.
New York City FC shared spoils 2-2 MLS with Atlanta United in their previous encounter. In that match, New York City FC had 50% possession, 13 shots with three of them on target and goals scored by Valentín Castellanos (37′, 58′). Atlanta United got 13 shots with three of them on target and goals by Josef Martínez (56′) and Dom Dwyer (86′).
Meanwhile, New England revolution occupies the last final series playoffs in the Eastern Conference with 25 points after 18 matches. The Revs would stretch their unbeaten run in MLS play to 11 consecutive encounters, matching a club record set in 2019 and 2005. The club has had only two successes in their last seven matches they played across all competitions, and also remain on two draws in their last two league matches.
New Eng. Revolution held each other to 2-2 MLS draw with FC Cincinnati in their last fixture. In that match, The Revs had 55% possession, 17 shots with seven of them on target and goals scored by Dylan Borrero (30′), Henry Kessler (41′ OG) and Gustavo Bou (55′). FC Cincinnati got 12 shots with three of them on target and a goal by Brenner (73′).
New York City FC vs. New England Revolution head to head
Since 2015 these two sides have had 21 head to head encounters against each other. New England claims nine victories, New York eight victories while four matches played out draws.
- New York City 1-0 New England 26/05/22
- New England 3-5 New York City 01/12/21
- New England 2-1 New York City 12/09/21
- New York City -0 New England 29/08/21
- New York City 2-3 New England 20/06/21
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- New York City 2-2 Atlanta
- Cincinnati 4-4 New York City
- Philadelphia 2-1 New York City
- New York 3-0 New York City
- New York City 1-1 Colorado
Away
- New England 2-2 Cincinnati
- Vancouver 0-0 New England
- New England 2-1 Minnesota
- New England 1-1 Orlando
- Kansas City 1-2 New England
New York City FC team news
Keaton Parks and Thiago Martins will miss out this fixture for the hosts as they recover from injuries.
New England Revolution team news
Bruce Arena will take to the pitch with a fully fit squad.
Prediction and odds
Three of the last four MLS games for both New York City and New England played ended in stalemates and we are likely to see the same outcome here.
- Draw
- Both teams to score
- Double Chance 1 or 2
