New England Revolution face New York City FC following shutout victory
New England Revolution (1-4-1, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (1-4-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
The Bronx, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE NYCFC -132, New England +352, Draw +263; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: A game after shutting out Charlotte FC 1-0, the New England Revolution visit New York City FC.
NYCFC is 1-2-2 in conference matchups. NYCFC ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference with 28 shots on goal, averaging 4.0 per game.
The Revolution are 1-4-1 in conference play. The Revolution have a 1-2 record in matches decided by one goal.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Santiago Rodriguez has scored three goals for NYCFC. Kevin O'Toole has one goal.
Carles Gil has three goals and one assist for the Revolution. Nacho Gil has one goal and one assist.
SEASON SO FAR: NYCFC: Averaging 0.7 goals, 4.0 shots on goal and 4.7 corner kicks through seven games while allowing 1.3 goals per game.
Revolution: Averaging 0.8 goals, 4.8 shots on goal and 5.8 corner kicks through six games while allowing 1.8 goals per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: NYCFC: Jovan Mijatovic (injured), Talles Magno (injured), Maxi Moralez (injured).
Revolution: Peyton Miller (injured), Dylan Borrero (injured), Brandon Bye (injured), Bobby Wood (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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