The New England Revolution are gearing up for their upcoming clash with D.C. United, with head coach Caleb Porter emphasizing the importance of learning from their recent draw with Sporting Kansas City. Despite squandering a 2-0 lead in that match, the Revs remain unbeaten in seven straight regular-season games, with four wins and three draws in that span.
In their last seven matches, New England has played out two thrilling 3-3 draws while keeping clean sheets in the other five games. The team showed resilience in their last outing, coming from behind to secure a late equalizer and maintain their unbeaten streak.
Porter highlighted the need for his players to reflect on their performance against Kansas City, acknowledging both the positives and the areas where improvement is needed. The coach praised his team’s first-half display but also pointed out lapses in concentration in the early stages of the second half.
D.C. United, on the other hand, are currently 13th in the Eastern Conference, trailing New England by five points. The team has struggled to find the back of the net in their last four games, failing to score a league goal during that stretch.
Key players to watch in this matchup include D.C. United’s Jacob Murrell, who will be looking to spark his team’s attack after a goal drought, and New England’s Maxi Urruti, who recently ended a two-year goal-scoring drought in MLS.
With both teams facing challenges heading into the game, a draw seems like a likely outcome according to match predictions. D.C. United have historically struggled at home, winning only three of their last 20 regular-season matches at Audi Field. The odds are evenly split between the two teams, with D.C. United given a 37.4% chance of winning, New England Revolution at 36.2%, and a draw at 26.4%.
