The Facts
- A lower-table team faces a stern test hosting a top-ranking contender (ranked 13th and 2nd in the Promotion ~ MLS Playoffs1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Salt Lake won 3.
- Salt Lake has struggled for results with multiple recent losses (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- New England shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Salt Lake may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Recently, New England has had a run of games away from home.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- Confirmed absences for Salt Lake: Arias J. J. (Hamstring Injury) De Fougerolles L. (International duty) Dillon G. (Foot Injury) Glad J. (Groin Injury) Luna D. (Knee Injury) Piol A. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Sanabria J. (International duty).
- Confirmed absences for New England: Feingold I. (International duty) Harrison J. (Lower-Body Injury) Miller P. (International duty) Raines B. (International duty) Turgeman D. (International duty) Yusuf A. (Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Salt Lake: Booth Z. (Hamstring Injury) Engel L. (Hamstring Injury) Katranis A. (Groin Injury) Zagar D. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for New England: Campana L. (Hamstring Injury) Langoni L. (Thigh Injury).
- In the last 12 head-to-head meetings, Salt Lake has recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with a goal aggregate of 16:16 (averaging 1.3:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Salt Lake against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with 8:2 goals (averaging 1.3:0.3 per game).
Standings
MainWestern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 56:23 | 33 | 49 |
| 2 | Houston Dynamo | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 34:30 | 4 | 44 |
| 3 | St. Louis City | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 45:36 | 9 | 44 |
| 4 | FC Dallas | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 49:42 | 7 | 44 |
| 5 | San Jose Earthquakes | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 46:38 | 8 | 42 |
| 6 | Los Angeles FC | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 43:29 | 14 | 41 |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 36:35 | 1 | 36 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 34:42 | -8 | 33 |
| 9 | Portland Timbers | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 47:48 | -1 | 32 |
| 10 | Seattle Sounders | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 30:33 | -3 | 32 |
| 11 | San Diego FC | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 44:44 | 0 | 31 |
| 12 | Austin FC | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 32:44 | -12 | 30 |
| 13 | Real Salt Lake | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 37:44 | -7 | 29 |
| 14 | Minnesota United | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 39:46 | -7 | 29 |
| 15 | Sporting Kansas City | 25 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 29:63 | -34 | 18 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nashville SC | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 53:21 | 32 | 57 |
| 2 | New England Revolution | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 45:33 | 12 | 46 |
| 3 | Inter Miami | 26 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 63:48 | 15 | 46 |
| 4 | Charlotte | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 47:37 | 10 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 45:38 | 7 | 39 |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 50:42 | 8 | 36 |
| 7 | Orlando City | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 46:60 | -14 | 34 |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34:48 | -14 | 33 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 25 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 54:61 | -7 | 33 |
| 10 | New York City | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 39:34 | 5 | 32 |
| 11 | DC United | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 31:39 | -8 | 29 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 26 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 39:49 | -10 | 29 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 37:42 | -5 | 26 |
| 14 | Atlanta Utd | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 30:43 | -13 | 26 |
| 15 | CF Montreal | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 31:53 | -22 | 21 |
Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Promotion ~ MLS (Play Offs: 1/16~finals)
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