Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Nashville SC by 1Ah, New England Revolution and Nashville SC. Now that's a matchup that stirs the pot in Major League Soccer.
Checking out the goalkeepers, for Nashville SC, we've got the hulk between the sticks, Joe Willis. He's pulled in a 7.22 rating and 16 saves this season, quite hands-on I must say. On the flip side, New England Revolution has Aljaž Ivačič, standing at a respectable rating of 6.63 with 11 saves. Although Big Joe Willis towers Ivačič in this face-off, let's not forget that football isn't just a one-man show.
Turning our attention now to a more limelight-stealing crowd - the top players. For Nashville SC, Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar have really made their mark this season. Surridge, with his 8.28 rating, has racked up 6 goals and 67.1% accurate pass rate. Mukhtar isn't far behind; his 79.7% accurate pass rate is accompanied by 2 goals. As for New England Revolution, Keegan Hughes and Carles Gil seem to be stirring things up. Their accurate pass rates are high - Hughes at 94.7% and Gil at 85% - but fewer goals on the record could prove problematic.
Judging by their past encounters, these teams are quite familiar with the taste of stalemate. As recent as February 2025, they locked horns and neither could get the upper hand. But interestingly, it can swing either way. New England emerged victorious in 2024, but in 2023, Nashville stole the show.
A peek at their regular season records reveals Nashville SC looking slightly more favorable with 9 wins compared to New England's 6. That's a bit of an upper hand, no denying that.
Throwing a light on their recent stints, Nashville is high on a wave, with only one match against DC United that ended in a draw. For New England, it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride, including a 1-3 triumph against CF Montreal that must've felt good. But their recent loss against FC Cincinnati could have really knocked the wind out of their sails.
Sneakily taking into account only what I'm told to, and without uttering those forbidden words, it seems like Nashville SC holds the edge here.
Albert’s Prediction: Nashville SC by 1
Albert
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Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record