The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Seattle Sounders take on New England Revolution in an important clash at the Lumen Field on Saturday. Both teams have issues to address at the moment and have a point to prove this weekend.
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New England Revolution are currently in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side edged Atlanta United to a narrow 2-1 victory this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Seattle Sounders, on the other hand, are in ninth place in the Western Conference league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Sounders defeated Chicago Fire by a 2-1 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Seattle Sounders vs New England Revolution Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- New England Revolution have a slight edge over Seattle Sounders and have won five out of the 14 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Seattle Sounders' four victories.
- The last three matches played between New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders have ended in draws in MLS, with the previous league meeting between the two teams producing a 3-3 scoreline in 2019.
- Seattle Sounders have won consecutive victories for the first time in MLS this season and have managed to win three of their last four games in the competition.
- New England Revolution have won three of their last four matches away from home in MLS and have won each of their last two games in a row.
Seattle Sounders vs New England Revolution Prediction
New England Revolution have recovered from their poor start to the season and will be intent on moving up the league table. Giacomo Vrioni scored a brace last week and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Seattle Sounders have stepped up to the plate in recent weeks and will need to be at their best in this clash. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Seattle Sounders 1-1 New England Revolution
Seattle Sounders vs New England Revolution Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Seattle Sounders to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Giacomo Vrioni to score - Yes