Nashville SC (8-13-9) travel to face off against New England Revolution (8-17-4) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Nashville SC is coming off a draw while New England Revolution is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
Nashville SC vs New England Revolution
Nashville SC Is Coming Off A Draw
In their last match, Nashville SC hosted FC Cincinnati, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. The money line payout for a draw was +200, and the four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
Nashville’s offensive attack was led by Sam Surridge, who scored both of the club’s goals. Surridge took two total shots and scored on both of his shot on goal attempts. Hany Mukhtar finished with an assist and was one of just two players for Nashville to take a shot on goal.
On the defensive end, Nashville blocked three shots and intercepted 19 passes. Goalie Joe Willis finished with two saves on FC Cincinnati’s four shots on goal. Overall, Cincinnati took 13 shots and finished with seven corner kicks.
In their last four matches, Nashville SC has gone 2-1-1, including a draw vs. the 2nd-ranked team in the Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati. Overall, Nashville SC is 8-13-9, which has them tied with Atlanta United FC for 11th in the Eastern Conference. They are two points behind Sporting Kansas City.
New England Revolution Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The New England Revolution will be looking to put their last match behind them, as they took a 4-0 loss to Charlotte FC on the road. The loss came despite the Revolution’s offense taking a total of 17 shots and four shots on goal. Their payout on the money line was +330.
Giacomo Vrioni had the most overall chances for the Revolution, finishing with six shots. Carles Gil and Esmir Bajraktarevic finished with a combined total of five shots, with none of the offensive players for New England having an assist.
On the defensive end, things weren’t much better for the Revolution, as they allowed four goals on Charlotte’s eight total shots on goal. Aljaz Ivacic finished with four saves and the seven defensive blocks were to go with 13 interceptions.
Through 29 matches, the New England Revolution have struggled, posting a record of 8-17-4, which has them sitting in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. They have been especially poor on the road, going just 4-10-0. Over their last six matches, they have just one win, going 1-3-2. They will look to get back on track as they take on Nashville SC, and after that, they will head on the road to take on the Houston Dynamo on October 3rd.
Nashville SC Offense Breakdown
Sam Surridge is the top goal scorer for Nashville SC this season, as he has found the back of the net 11 times, which is 27th in MLS. Hany Mukhtar is the leader in assists for Nashville SC, as he has eight on the season, which is 20th in the league. He is also second on the team in goals scored, as he has found the back of the net six times, which is 68th in MLS. Overall, Nashville SC is 29th in the league in goals scored, as they are averaging 1.0 goals per match. They are also 28th in the league in shots on goal per match, as they are averaging 3.4. They have taken fewer shots on goal than their season average in four straight matches.
New England Revolution Offense Breakdown
The New England Revolution’s offense has been led by Giacomo Vrioni, who has scored nine goals this season, which is 33rd in MLS. Vrioni has also put 30 shots on goal, which is 19th in the league. Carles Gil has been the team’s top playmaker, as he has five assists, which is 38th in MLS. Gil has also scored six goals this season, which is 56th in the league. Overall, New England is 27th in the league in goals scored, averaging 1.1 per match. They are also 22nd in shots on goal and 19th in corner kicks.
Nashville SC Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match with the New England Revolution, the Nashville SC defense is 16th in goals allowed per match at 1.5. However, they have been trending in the right direction, as they have given up just 1.4 goals per match over their last five matches. Joe Willis is 6th in MLS with eight clean sheets, and he is 13th in saves with 84. Overall, Nashville SC is 11th in blocked shots and 9th in interceptions. They will be looking to bounce back after giving up two goals to FC Cincinnati, who is 9th in scoring.
New England Revolution Defense Breakdown
Over their last six matches, the New England Revolution defense has given up an average of 2.2 goals per match. This includes giving up four goals to a Charlotte FC offense that is ranked 24th in the MLS. Overall, the Revolution defense is 28th in goals allowed per match (2.1). They are also 23rd in blocked shots and 25th in interceptions. Aljaž Ivačič has started 20 matches in goal and has three clean sheets. He is 14th in the MLS with 82 saves.
Nashville SC vs New England Revolution Prediction
Our projections have this MLS matchup between Nashville SC and New England Revolution ending in a 1-1 draw, with the payout for that outcome currently at +280. Coming into the match, Nashville SC has the edge on defense, as they are 16th in goals allowed compared to New England at 28th. On the offensive end, Carles Gil is the top projected goal scorer for New England, and he has the 29th ranked offense in terms of goals going up against a Nashville club that is 21st in shooting percentage.
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Last updated:September 24, 2024 Nashville SC, New England Revolution