New England Revolution vs Atlanta United FC Predictions, Picks, MLS Odds 10/6/2019

by Tony Sink - 9/30/2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Juan Fernando Caicedo and the New England Revolution (11-12-10, 7th in the Eastern Conference) go to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday where they'll take on Atlanta United (17-4-12, 2nd in the Eastern Conference). The goalkeepers expected to start are Matt Turner for the New England Revolution and Brad Guzan for Atlanta United. The 5 Stripes are priced at -245 while the Revolution are at +510. The over/under is set at 3.

The New England Revolution step onto the pitch holding a record of 11 victories, 12 draws, and 10 defeats which is good for 7th in the Eastern Conference. During the year thus far, they have scored a total of 48 goals which puts them at 7th in the conference and 13th in the league. Their goal differential is -5, which is good for 18th in the league. The New England Revolution will be looking to get teammates involved in the game because they currently have a total of 38 assists, which puts them at 7th in the league and 4th in the conference. When looking at shots on target, they currently have a total of 140 which puts them at 7th in the conference and 17th in the league. As a group, New England has collected a total of 433 fouls which has them averaging 13.12 fouls per contest. They currently have a total of 45 points for the year and they are averaging an attendance of 16,737.

Juan Fernando Caicedo is one of the top players for the Revolution. The forward from Colombia has competed in 26 contests in the time he's played professional soccer and has totaled 1,058 mins. Over the course of that time, the 29-year-old has racked up 5 goals and has assisted on 2 goals. Over the course of his career he has an average of 40.7 minutes per appearance. Caicedo has started 26 contests in his pro soccer career and has committed 15 fouls over the course of that period. In respect of shots on target, Caicedo has produced 10 in the time he's played professional soccer which puts him at 370th out of active players and 46th in the Eastern Conference among forwards. Carles Gil is another guy to watch out for on the squad from New England. The 26-year-old from Spain has scored 19 goals over the course of his pro soccer career which places him at 32nd in the East among midfielders and 139th when compared to all players still active in professional soccer. He has totaled 12,494 mins over the course of his pro soccer career which places him at 34th among active midfielders and holds an average of 67.9 mins per appearance which places him at 297th in professional soccer. In his pro soccer career, he has 61 shots on target which places him at 38th in the East among active midfielders.

The man protecting the net for the Revolution is Matt Turner from the United States. He is 24 years old and has played a total of 1,675 mins minding the net for the season. Turner is allowing 1.29 goals per 90 minutes which has him placed 8th in the Eastern Conference and 12th in MLS. Over the course of this season, he has surrendered 24 goals. His save % is .774 which has him placed 3rd in the Eastern Conference.

Atlanta United FC is the team looking to add points to their total and for the campaign they sit with 17 wins, 4 draws, and 12 defeats. With regard to goal differential, they are sitting 2nd in the conference and 3rd in the league with +13. They currently have a total of 52 goals for the 2019 season which has them ranked at 4th in the conference. Atlanta has a save percentage as a team of .677 which currently has them ranked 10th in the league, which means chances to score may be limited. They are averaging a crowd of 53,003 ranking them 1st in the conference.

One of the scorers to keep an eye on for the 5 Stripes is Eric Remedi. The 23 year-old has delivered 0 balls past the man in net over the course of his career. He is 100th among active midfielders in the Eastern Conference in assists with 1 and has connected on 4 shots on target over the course of his career. He has totaled 3,149 mins and averages 76.8 mins per appearance over the course of his career. Another good player on this squad is Julian Gressel. The midfielder from Germany has connected on 14 goals in the time he's played pro soccer which places him at 42nd in the East among active midfielders. He also has a total of 101 fouls.

In goal for the 5 Stripes is Brad Guzan who is having a marginal campaign by giving up 1.27 goals per 90 minutes and that places him 16th among Eastern Conference goaltenders and 30th among goaltenders in Major League Soccer. In the 2,970 minutes he has played in 2019, he's given up 42 goals. He holds a save % of .677 which puts him at 9th among Eastern Conference goaltenders and 18th among goaltenders in Major League Soccer.

Who will win tonight's soccer game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take New England (+510)

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