New England vs Nashville SC Prediction: New England Revolution are favored to win 3-1 against Nashville SC in their Leagues Cup Group East 5 match at Gillette Stadium.
The Leagues Cup action continues as New England Revolution host Nashville SC at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. This Group East 5 matchup promises to be an intriguing contest between two MLS sides looking to advance in the competition.
Match Preview
New England Revolution enter this fixture with momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Liga MX side Mazatlán FC in their Leagues Cup opener. The Revs will be eager to build on that result and seal their place in the knockout stages with another win on home turf.
Nashville SC, on the other hand, face an uphill battle after suffering a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mazatlán in their first group match. The visitors know that only a victory will keep their slim hopes of progression alive.
New England vs Nashville SC Lineups and Formation
New England Revolution Lineup (4-3-2-1): Miller, Polster, Bajraktarevic, Kaye, Bye, McNamara, Wood, Harkes, Arreaga, Kessler, Ivacic
Nashville SC Lineup (4-4-2): Yazbek, Lovitz, Mukhtar, Surridge, Shaffelburg, Muyl, Bauer, Willis, Godoy, Maher, Moore
Injury Updates
New England Revolution:
- Tomas Chancalay (knee) – Out
- Nacho Gil (knee) – Out
- Dylan Borrero (hip) – Out
- Noel Buck (quad) – Doubtful
- Carles Gil (leg) – Doubtful
- Giacomo Vrioni (calf) – Doubtful
Nashville SC:
- Randall Leal (hip) – Out
- Julian Gaines (ankle) – Out
- Lukas MacNaughton (ankle) – Doubtful
- Tyler Boyd (knee) – Doubtful
- Walker Zimmerman – Questionable (recently returned from Olympic duty)
Where to Watch
Fans in the United States can catch all the action on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
New England vs Nashville SC Live Streaming and TV Schedule (Other Countries)
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Recent Form
New England Revolution: The Revs snapped a four-game winless run with their triumph over Mazatlán. Prior to that, they had endured a tough stretch in MLS play, losing three out of four matches. However, the clean sheet against Mazatlán was a welcome sight for a team that had been leaking goals.
Nashville SC: The Coyotes are in the midst of a concerning slump, having lost seven consecutive matches across all competitions. Their last victory came back in June against New York City FC. Nashville’s usually stout defense has faltered during this stretch, conceding 18 goals while only scoring three.
Head-to-Head
These two sides have met six times in MLS play, with New England holding a slight edge:
- New England Revolution: 2 wins
- Nashville SC: 1 win
- Draws: 3
Interestingly, Nashville has failed to score in their last three visits to Gillette Stadium.
Standings
Leagues Cup Group East 5:
- New England Revolution – 3 points (1 game played)
- Mazatlán FC – 3 points (2 games played)
- Nashville SC – 0 points (1 game played)
Key Stats
- New England has kept a clean sheet in their last three home matches against Nashville.
- Nashville SC has failed to score in their last three games.
- The Revs have conceded 10 goals in their last four MLS matches.
- Hany Mukhtar leads Nashville with 13 goals in MLS play this season.
- New England’s Carles Gil tops the MLS assists chart with 12.
Who Will Win?
Given their home advantage and Nashville’s poor run of form, New England Revolution enter this match as favorites. The Revs will be buoyed by their opening victory and clean sheet against Mazatlán.
Predicted Score: New England Revolution 3-1 Nashville SC
New England’s attack, led by the creative Carles Gil (if fit), should be able to exploit Nashville’s recent defensive frailties. Meanwhile, the Revs’ backline will aim to continue their strong home record against Nashville.
However, in tournament play, anything can happen. Nashville, desperate for a result, may find extra motivation to turn their form around. The visitors will look to playmaker Hany Mukhtar to spark their attack and keep their Leagues Cup hopes alive.
This crucial Group East 5 clash kicks off at 11:30 PM ET (Tuesday, August 8) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
