New England Revolution host Mazatlan at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday (July 27) in the 2024 Leagues Cup. The two sides have been drawn alongside Nashville SC in East 5.
The Revs come into the fixture wounded from a series of poor recent results, losing thrice in a row before drawing with FC Dallas. They were on course for a narrow 1-0 win, but the Toros equalised in the fifth minute of stoppage time though Paul Arriola from the spot.
With seven wins and 23 points in the bag from 23 games, Caleb Porter's side are rock-bottom in the Eastern Conference. They will look to ease some pressure off of themselves with a positive result in the cup.
New England will be encouraged to see that their opponents are on a rough patch themselves, with the Gunners winless in six games across competitions since April.
Their last two games have ended in defeats, with Toluca beating them 3-0 before Guadalajara inflicted a 2-0 loss.
New England Revolution vs Mazatlan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the first clash between the two sides.
- New England have faced a Mexican side 16 times before, winning 11.
- The Gunners are facing an MLS side for the third time; in their previous two meetings, against Austin and Dallas, they won and lost once each.
- New England are winless in four games, losing thrice in a row before a draw; their rivals from Liga MX are without a win in six outings
- The Gunners have failed to score in their last two competitive games, conceding five times.
- The Revs have scored just once in three competitive games.
New England Revolution vs Mazatlan Prediction
Both sides are on a low ebb right now and will be eager to avoid a loss. That could see them approach the game more cautiously, making for limited goalmouth action at both ends. A draw seems likely.
Prediction: New England Revolution 1-1 Mazatlan
New England Revolution vs Mazatlan Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes