The New England Revolution welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts for an MLS encounter. This matchup presents a clear contrast in fortunes, with the home side desperate to turn their season around, while the visitors aim to extend their impressive run of form.

New England Revolution’s Mid-Table Woes and Home Struggles

New England Revolution currently occupies a disappointing 15th position in the MLS standings. Their record of four wins, one draw, and ten defeats highlights their inconsistency. Their offensive output has been the worst in the league, with only 12 goals scored. Defensively, they haven’t fared much better, conceding 27 goals. Notably, their home form has been particularly poor, with only two victories in eight matches. Key players Carles Gil and Mark-Anthony Kaye will be crucial in sparking an attacking revival, while the ever-present Xavier Arreaga provides stability at the back. However, the team will be missing several key players due to injury and suspension.

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Top-Five Position and Away Prowess

Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, find themselves in a much better position, currently sitting in fifth place. Their attacking prowess has been more potent, with 24 goals scored. Their defensive solidity is also commendable, having conceded only 19 goals. Remarkably, they boast the best away record in the league, with four wins, two draws, and only two defeats in eight matches on the road. Ryan Gauld’s consistency, coupled with the attacking contributions of Sebastian Berhalter and Javain Brown, has been instrumental in their success. The visitors will be looking to capitalize on New England Revolution’s vulnerabilities, particularly at home.

Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form

Historically, encounters between these two teams have been relatively close. In the last five meetings, New England Revolution has emerged victorious three times, with the remaining two matches ending in draws. However, the most recent encounter, played in June 2022, ended in a goalless stalemate. Given Vancouver Whitecaps’ current form and New England Revolution’s struggles, the visitors will enter this match as favorites.