New England Revolution vs Houston Dynamo: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes

Where: Gillette Stadium, Boston, MA

When: Saturday, June 29th at 7:30 PM EST

How: (TV) ESPN+. (Radio) New England TV: NBC Sports Boston, Houston TV: KUBE. New England Revolution Radio: 98.5 FM, Houston Radio: KLAT 1010 AM.

Team Notes

New England Revolution

Through 17 matches, the New England Revolution has a record of 4-8-5 (W-L-D) for seventeen points.

The Revolution sit in tied for 10th place in the Eastern Conference, with 18 goals scored and 34 conceded.

New England are 100-1 to win the MLS Championship in November.

Houston Dynamo

Houston holds a record of 7-5-3 (W-L-D) through their first 15 games of the year.

The Dynamo have scored 21 goals against the 20 they’ve allowed on the year. They have 24 points this season, 13 behind LAFC, the leader in the Western Conference.

Houston have 25-1 odds to win the MLS crown.

Goalie Notes

New England: Matt Turner (1-1-2, 3.00 goals allowed per game)

Although he missed the Revolution’s last game due to a red card, Turner has started four of the team’s last five matches when eligible to play.

Turner has played well in his last three appearances, surrendering just one score on the nine shots on goal he’s faced.

• In his last four games, Turner allowed five goals, but has not allowed one in the net in his last two matches.
• Turner was sent off with a red card in his last game after knocking against D.C. United superstar Wayne Rooney down during a breakaway.
• Last season for the Revolution, Turner held the starting job and posted five shutouts in 27 appearances.

Houston: Joe Willis (7-5-3, 1.33 goals allowed per game)

Willis has fallen victim to a porous Houston defense as the keeper has faced 16 shots on goal in his last two matches.

Houston’s keeper has seen his GAA average rise by almost .25 goals in his last two games.

• Before Willis faced 16 shots in his last two games, he saw just 16 shots in his previous five matches.
• The Houston keeper saved a season-high six shots on the 22nd in a 4-0 loss to Portland.
• Willis has allowed six goals in his last two appearances after allowing six in his previous six games.

Players to Watch

New England Revolution

The Revolution is led by midfielder Carles Gil who has four goals and five assists in 17 matches.

Defender Edgar Castillo and forward Cristian Penilla are next to Gil in assists on the squad with two each.

• In 14 appearances, Penilla has posted three goals with his two assists.
• Gil leads the Revolution with 10 shots on goal against the 28 he’s taken for New England.
• Defender Brandon Bye scored New England’s lone goal in the 1-1 tie to Philadelphia on the 26th.

Houston Dynamo

Houston is led in goals by forward Mauro Manotas with six goals in 14 appearances.

Forward Memo Rodriguez and Alberth Elis are second on the team tied with five goals each for Houston.

• Elis has six assists to lead the Dynamo with Manotas totaling four on the year to place 2nd on the team.
• Manotas has yet to score a goal on the road as Houston’s offense continues to struggle away from home.
• The Dynamo have been shutout in their last two MLS matches.

Last Five Games

New England Revolution

• The Revolution are unbeaten in their last five games and last three matches at home.
• New England has a plus-2 goal differential in their last five games.
• The Revolution have a record of 2-0-3 in their last five matches.

Houston Dynamo

• Houston have a three-match losing streak and have lost their last five road games.
• Houston is 1-3-1 in their last five matches of the season.
• The Dynamo’s goal differential over the five-game span is minus-six.

Game Odds

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