MLS Prediction Showcase | Atlanta United Vs. New England [SczZbR4oj7J]

Fifth-placed Atlanta United and third-placed New England Revolution are separated by just two points in the Eastern Conference ahead of their midweek MLS showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The hosts scored late to snatch a 1-1 draw against Orlando City last time out, while the visitors came from 2-0 down to rescue a 3-3 draw with Chicago Fire.

Rising star Tyler Wolff netted an 86th-minute equaliser to earn Atlanta United a draw at Orlando City last weekend, with the 20-year-old coming off the bench to score in back-to-back substitute appearances.

Following a three-match losing run across late April and early May, the Five Stripes appear to have rediscovered their early-season form, taking five points from their previous three outings to cement their place in the top seven.

After thrashing the Colorado Rapids 4-0 racking up a whopping 27 shots alex morgan in the process Atlanta played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Chicago Fire before holding Orlando last time out, meaning that Gonzalo Pineda's men carry a three-game unbeaten streak into the midweek round of fixtures.

Better still, the Five Stripes have won five of their seven home league games this season, suffering a solitary defeat along the way, and they have also netted 16 goals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2023, helping them achieve the joint-best offensive record in the entire league.

Former Celtic striker Georgios Giakoumakis has scored eight goals in 11 MLS outings this term, while Argentine playmaker Thiago Almada has notched six goals and seven assists, making Atlanta one of the deadliest teams in the division.

When New England found themselves 2-0 down after 22 minutes last weekend, it looked as though Chicago would become the first MLS team to win at Gillette Stadium this season, but Bruce Arena's boys battled back to secure a share of the spoils.

Following goals from Noel Buck and Bobby Wood before half time, Maren Haile-Selassie put the Fire back ahead in the 78th minute, but veteran forward Jozy Altidore came off the bench to find the back of the net and rescue a point for his team.

The Revs made a hugely impressive start to the season, losing just one of their first 11 league outings while picking up seven wins, but they have let their performance levels slip in recent weeks, taking only one point from their last three matches.

The 2021 Supporters' Shield winners suffered defeats to Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union prior to last weekend's draw, so they will be eager to return to winning ways and close to gap on FC Cincinnati and Nashville SC above.

Although New England boast one of the best defensive records in ashley walters the Eastern Conference, they must improve their away form if they want to challenge for silverware this season, as Arena's side have lost three of their previous six matches on the road.

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