Free MLS Pick New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United
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New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United
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New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
MLS Moneyline Odds: New England +450, Draw, +375, Atlanta -210
MLS Spread Betting Odds: Atlanta -1
MLS Betting Total: 3.5
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The 2019 MLS Playoffs will kick off in style as the number two seed, Atlanta United will host the number seven seed, New England Revolution. This will be a rematch of the game played on the final day of the regular season.
The Revolution has never beaten Atlanta in six games, but will try to knock the defending champions out in a first-round elimination game.
New England Revolution
The Revolution come into this game after having just lost to the same team in the same venue. The score to this game was 3-1, but New England kept it close for the entire first half. They allowed a goal in the 3rd minute, but quickly answered in the 8th minute.
The problem is that road games have not been kind to the Revolution. They have a total of 3 wins out of their 17 away matches. However, 8 of these games ended in a draw, so there is a chance that New England could keep this one tight an end up playing for penalties.
They average 1.59 goals per game on the road, so at least they have shown the ability to score in a hostile environment.
Note that in 6 games against Atlanta, the Revolution average 0.5 goals per game. Specifically in the three games played in Atlanta, they average 0.67 goals per game. Scoring early will be key to put the pressure on the home side. If they let Atlanta score first, the place will be going crazy and it will be very hard to recover.
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Defending has been the biggest issue for New England on the road. They allow an average of 2.24 goals per game. Keeping Josef Martinez in check will be a nightmare for this Revolution side, but keeping him in check is the key to beating Atlanta.
Atlanta United
Atlanta ended the season with a nice win over this Revolution side to secure the number two seed in the East. However, they are sure to be disappointed with how they finished the season.
Their final three games saw them lose to NYCFC 4-1, draw with San Jose 1-1, and beat the Revolution 3-1. They are at least home for the first two rounds of the playoffs and with the new format, it is winner take all.
At home Atlanta has dominated their opponents. They have 12 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws on the season. They are also scoring 2.12 goals per game in their own stadium.
Defensively, Atlanta is just as good, allowing an average of 0.82 goals per game.
Against the Revolution in 6 meetings, Atlanta averages 2.5 goals per game, and they should have just as much success as they did on Decision Day.
Free New England Revolution vs. Atlanta United MLS Prediction:
Atlanta is too strong at home and they are looking to defend their MLS title from last year. I like Atlanta to win this game with ease, so they can start preparing for their round two match with Philadelphia or the New York Red Bulls.
4* Free MLS Betting Pick: OVER 3.5
Just like in the regular season finale, I expect there to be several goals scored. Atlanta has a lethal attack, which can sometimes allow their opponents to counter-attack and grab a goal of their own. I actually like the score to be 3-1 in the match just like last time, so the over would be my play here.
MLS Free Score Prediction: Atlanta 3-1
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