This weekend’s MLS action features an interesting East vs. West clash, as the New England Revolution take on Minnesota United FC at Gillette Stadium on May 17. New England is in 2nd place in the East with 19 points, and Minnesota is in 5th in the West with 20. For those who can’t help but follow every play, Linebet offers a convenient method to do so, and with Linebet Kenya running local promotions, African bettors have a platform tailored to their needs. Informed by real-time livescore football data, this football prediction examines team form, players, and tactics.
Team form and players to watch
New England (6-1-3) has a good +6 GD, with five wins in seven games. They have scored 19 goals, but are still prone to leaks. Minnesota (6-2-3) has a negative GD (-2), showing they have been winning close and losing heavily.
New England Revolution:
- Dor Turgeman (forward): He is MLS’s top chance creator. He has a great understanding of Luca Langoni.
- Peyton Miller (fullback): He creates space for cutbacks by overlapping.
Minnesota United FC:
- Joaquin Pereira (attacking midfielder): The Argentine playmaker. If he moves into the middle, it will push the New England centerback pair.
- Kelvin Yeboah (striker): Italian striker scored their last away goal. High lines of defense are disrupted by his off-the-shoulder movement.
Tactical focus and prediction
New England will have possession (54% at home) and play high pressure. Minnesota counterattacks. But Minnesota’s defense is weak – they have conceded first-half goals in 6 of the last 10 games. According to the Livescore football trends, New England has scored 68% of their goals in the second half.
Best betting variants:
- New England Revolution to win: Home field and better form play favorites. Minnesota has not defeated an Eastern Conference top-half team on the road so far.
- More than 1.5 goals: The two sides are top 8 in goals conceded. Three of the last five home games for New England have had 2+ goals.
Verdict: The game will be open and wide open. Minnesota’s defense will be overwhelmed by New England’s pressure by halftime. The most likely result is a 2-1 win for New England.