There is all to play for in the early hours of Friday, as Colorado Rapids host New England Revolution in the MLS.
Neither team are completely out of contention for the play-off spots this season, despite the home side being bottom of the Western Conference. Colorado have a lot of work to do to get back into the top seven, though, as they are five points adrift of the play-off spots.
However, the Revolution are just three points outside the play-off spots. The visitors could finish the gameweek level on points with seventh-place Toronto FC.
After a disastrous start to their MLS campaign, failing to win in their first 11 league games, the Rapids are unbeaten in seven leagues, having recorded an impressive five wins.
Four straight wins at home. 7 straight unbeaten overall. The guys are flying right now.Who's with us as we look to keep this thing rolling? 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/P5KPDi4OAS— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) June 29, 2019
Four straight wins at home. 7 straight unbeaten overall. The guys are flying right now.Who's with us as we look to keep this thing rolling? 🤜🤛 pic.twitter.com/P5KPDi4OAS
A key to the home side’s recent improvement in fortunes is their form on home soil, as Conor Casey’s team have won their last four home games in MLS.
One thing that seems to be guaranteed in Colorado's recent home games is goals, as 14 of their last 16 matches on home soil have produced over 2.5 goals.
Just like the home side, New England have been difficult to beat of late, as they are undefeated in six games in the US top-flight. Despite the recent unbeaten run, too many draws of late have slightly hindered the visitor’s chances of sealing a play-off spot.
New England may have been difficult to beat of late in MLS, but they have struggled for victories on the road, winning just once in 12 matches on their travels. However, that one away victory came in their last match on their travels, as they recorded a credible 2-1 victory at LA Galaxy.
This could be a close encounter, with both teams in decent form. However, Forebet predicts that it will be the visitors who enhance their play-off hopes by recording a victory in a high-scoring clash.