The quest MLS Cup is back in action this week as New England Revolution take on New York City at Gillette Stadium in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. This is definitely a must watch match on 1st December 2021 at 03:30 EAT.
New Eng. Revolution hasn’t played another official match since the 0-1 MLS defeat to Inter Miami at the end of the regular season. In that game, the Revs managed 65% possession, 16 shots with three of them on target. Inter Miami had seven shots with 4four of them on target and a goal scored by Matuidi (58′).
New England qualified for this match early in regular season by finishing at the top of their conference table with 73 points. New England were excellent through the season, losing only five times, however one of those defeats came from this exact rivals, who defeated them 2-0 in the Bronx back in August.
In the game prior to this one New York City cruised 2-0 MLS Cup Playoffs win against Atlanta United. In that game, they had 42% possession, 13 shots on goal with five of them on target and goals were scored by Castellanos (49′) and Callens (53′). Atlanta United got nine shots on goal with four of them on target.
New York City qualified for the playoffs with a fourth place finish in the regular season and advanced to this stage when they beat Atlanta United last week. The Boys in Blue have been in a great form all through the year and we expect great performance.
New England Revolution vs New York City head to head
Out of the 19 head to head meeting between these two sides, The Revs have nine wins, New York City six wins and four matches ended in draws.
- New England 2-1 New York City 12/09/21
- New York City 2-0 New England 29/08/21
- New York City 2-3 New England 20/06/21
- New York City 1-2 New England 11/10/20
- New England 0-0 New York City 19/09/20
Home
- New England 0-1 Miami
- New England 1-0 Colorado
- Orlando 2-2 New England
- DC United 2-3 New England
- New England 2-2 Chicago
Away
- New York City 2-0 Atlanta
- New York City 1-1 Philadelphia
- Miami 1-3 New York City
- New York City 1-0 Chicago
- New York City 6-0 DC United
New England Revolution team news
Adam Buksa picked up an injury during their match with Inter Miami and his participation in this match is not confirmed yet.
New York City team news
New York will do without Anton Tinnerholm and Nicolas Acevedo due to injuries. Keaton Parks will not return this season after undergoing blood clot surgery.
Prediction and odds
We are backing New England Revolution in this match, with the outstanding performance throughout and having won three of the last four times they faced New York City in the past, their head-to-head history is positive.
- New England win
- Goals over 2.5
- Both teams to score
