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Major League Soccer | Gameweek 8
May 16, 2021 at 11pm UK
Gillette Stadium
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New England
1 - 0
Columbus Crew

Buksa (86')
Kaptoum (80'), Bell (83')
FT(HT: 0-0)

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Preview: New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between New England Revolution and Columbus Crew, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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The New England Revolution return home looking to snap a two-match winless run when they host the Columbus Crew at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

The Revs conceded a late goal to Philadelphia on Wednesday in a 1-1 draw, while Columbus are coming off their first defeat of the season, 2-0 to Toronto FC.


Match preview

Following a 2-0 defeat to Nashville, the Revolution bounced back nicely against a tough Philadelphia side on Wednesday.

However, Bruce Arena would have hoped to come away with three points after his team took the lead five minutes from the end.

They will hope to maintain their 100% record at Gillette Stadium this season, where they have won twice already in 2021, while also picking up their only clean sheet so far in a 1-0 win over DC United.

New England did not face Columbus at all in 2020, and they hope that break can change their luck against the defending MLS Cup champions, who have not conceded a goal to the Revs in their previous three regular-season encounters.

Despite going winless on their recent two-game road trip, there were still some positive signs that suggest New England are a contender to win the title this season.

Teal Bunbury notched his first goal of the season against the Union, the 43rd of his career for New England, moving him past Steve Ralston and into fourth on the club's all-time goals scored list.

A name change did not change the fortunes of the defending MLS Cup champions on Wednesday away from home, as they have failed to score in all three of their road games so far.

Columbus, who will soon be known as Columbus SC, looked sluggish and out of sorts against an ageing Toronto side that had gone winless up to that point.

While that was only their first defeat of this new season, manager Caleb Porter has to be concerned with the lack of offence his side have generated.

Columbus have now gone goalless in three matches this year, which is a little problematic given they were shut out in only three regular-season encounters throughout the whole of 2020.

They have done an excellent job of shutting down New England at Gillette Stadium, winning in three of their last four visits there and maintaining a clean sheet in each victory.

New England Revolution Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • W
  • W
  • L
  • D

Columbus Crew Major League Soccer form:
  • D
  • D
  • W
  • L

Columbus Crew form (all competitions):
  • D
  • D
  • D
  • L
  • W
  • L

Team News

Luis Caicedo has a leg injury and is unlikely to return to the Revs lineup for this one, while Tommy McNamara started in midfield on Wednesday for only the second time this season.

Carles Gil continues to impress in midfield, leading the league in key passes with 21, while defender Jon Bell had a strong debut, with a team-high of 11 possessions gained and five clearances.

Kevin Molino will not be available for Columbus due to a muscle injury, while Marlon Hairston remains hampered by knee issues.

Aidan Morris still has a knee injury, and Liam Fraser could miss again with an ankle injury.

New England Revolution possible starting lineup:
Turner; Jones, Bell, Farrell, Bye; Polster, Maciel; Traustason, Gil, Buchanan; Bunbury

Columbus Crew possible starting lineup:
Room; Francis, Wormgoor, Jonathan, Afful; Nagbe, Parente; Matan, Zelarayan, Espinoza; Wright-Phillips


We say: New England Revolution 2-1 Columbus Crew

The Revs have not always been stellar this season, but they are finding ways to get results, which will be important as the regular season continues.

Columbus are still trying to find their game and have been unusually inconsistent in the early portion of this campaign.



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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721
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