New England Revolution vs. DC United Prediction, Preview and Odds - 8/18/21
The New England Revolution will be trying to increase their conference lead when they face DC United on Wednesday night. New England is coming off a 2-1 win over Toronto. DC is coming off a 5-2 loss to Nashville.
New England is 5-3-2 in its last 10 games against DC.
Revolution Going For Third Consecutive Win
The Revolution have been the best team in the league this season and they lead the Eastern Conference with 43 points, 12 points ahead of New York City FC. They have won their last two games and will try to make it three wins in a row when they play on Wednesday.
New England has been great offensively, scoring 37 goals in 20 games. They scored two goals in their last game, with two of their 10 shots on target.
Tajon Buchanan and Gustavo Bou scored a goal apiece for the Revolution, while DeJuan Jones had an assist.
New England has also played well defensively, giving up 23 goals so far. They gave up a goal in their last game and will need another solid defensive effort if they want to win this game.
United Trying To Bounce Back From Embarrassing Loss
DC United had their two-game winning streak snapped by Nashville in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss with a win the Revolution, which will give them their third win in their last four contests.
United has played well offensively, scoring 29 goals in 19 games. They scored two goals in their last game, with four of their eight shots on target.
Frédéric Brillant and Ola Kamara did the scoring for United, while Julian Gressel and Paul Arriola picked up an assist.
United hasn’t been as good defensively, giving up 26 goals so far. They gave up five goals in their last game and won’t win too many games if they don’t play better defensively.
Side: New England Revolution -155
United has played well in recent weeks, but they aren’t very good on the road, with the team winning only two of their 11 road games. The Revolution have been nearly unstoppable at home and they’ve given up only two goals in their last three home games. They didn’t give up a goal the last time United came to town so expect them to keep DC’s offense in check as they pick up the win.
Total: Over 2.5
The Revolution are averaging 1.85 goals per game and 1.77 goals per game at home. They averaged 2.33 goals per game in their last three games against United. With DC giving up 1.72 goals per game on the road, the Revolution will hit their average in this game. United is averaging 1.52 goals per game and 1.36 goals per game on the road. They averaged one goal per game in their last three games against the Revolution. With New England giving up one goal per game at home, United will score enough goals to push the score over the total.
