Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Broadcast: Apple TV
Venue & Match Context
The matchup heads to Gillette Stadium (capacity ~68,756), the New England Revolution’s home since 2002. This is the first 2026 meeting between these longtime Eastern Conference rivals. New England hosts with a chance to build on recent home success and climb the standings, while D.C. United travels looking to snap a poor road skid and stabilize their early-season form after a heavy recent defeat.
Weather Update
Cool early-spring evening conditions in Foxborough with kickoff temperatures around 52–58°F (11–14°C), dropping into the mid-40s°F by full time. Partly cloudy skies with light winds (5–12 mph from the northwest), humidity ~55–65%, and a low precipitation chance (10–20%, isolated light showers possible but unlikely to impact play). The cool air and firm pitch should favor a competitive, physical battle rather than wide-open end-to-end soccer.
Team Records & Standings Snapshot
New England Revolution (2-3-0, 6 pts): Mid-to-lower Eastern Conference (~9th). Strong goal difference early (+2) but inconsistent results, with home form offering a lifeline.
D.C. United (2-3-1, 7 pts): Also mid-table East (~8th). Defensive issues have surfaced (8 GA), but they remain competitive in a tight conference race.
Recent Team Forms
New England Revolution (last 5–6 MLS results, most recent first): W-L-W-L-W (strong recent home surge)
Recent highlights: 3-0 shutout win vs. CF Montréal (most recent), 6-1 thrashing of FC Cincinnati earlier, but road losses mixed in. They’ve scored freely at Gillette (averaging multiple goals) while tightening up defensively at home.
D.C. United (last 5–6 MLS results, most recent first): L-D-W-L-L (approximate sequence)
Recent: 0-4 heavy loss vs. FC Dallas (Apr 4), 0-0 draw at Atlanta United (Mar 21), 2-1 road win at Chicago Fire (Mar 14), plus earlier results showing scoring but leaky defense on the road.
Injury Report
New England Revolution
OUT: Leonardo Campana (leg/hamstring)
Depth tested up front, but key contributors like Luca Langoni, Dor Turgeman, Mamadou Fofana, and Ilay Feingold remain available and in form.
D.C. United
OUT: Gabriel Segal (ankle); additional concerns include recent defensive absences (e.g., potential shoulder for others like Nealis from prior reports)
Core pieces like Sean Johnson (GK), Peglow, and the midfield remain expected to feature, though the back line is reshuffled after the Dallas defeat.
Key Player Matchups
New England Attack vs. D.C. Defense: Luca Langoni (league-high assists recently) and Dor Turgeman (debut goal scorer) test a D.C. back line that conceded four last time out. Set-piece specialist Mamadou Fofana adds aerial threat.
D.C. Counter vs. New England Midfield/Defense: Peglow and dynamic forwards look to exploit transitions against a Revolution side strong at home but occasionally vulnerable on the break.
Midfield & Goalkeeping: New England’s pressing style vs. D.C.’s organization—expect battles for second balls. Both keepers face volume in what could be an open contest.
Series History
All-time (~100 meetings): New England leads slightly (38-37-25 overall; MLS regular season NE 34-33-23). The rivalry dates back to 1996 and remains one of MLS’s oldest. Recent H2H have been competitive with goals (average ~2.8 per game); four of the last five featured Over 2.5 or BTTS. New England has had solid home success in stretches.
Betting Trends
New England is perfect at home early (multiple multi-goal wins) and covers the spread reliably domestically.
D.C. United is struggling on the road (recent heavy loss) and has failed to win away while allowing 2+ goals in most road games.
Five of the last seven H2H have gone Over 2.5; both teams average high concession rates in open matches (combined GA high early). BTTS has hit frequently. New England covers spreads strongly at Gillette.
MATCH ODDS
D. C. United + 280
New England Revolution – 110
Draw + 235
Over 2.5 – 105 Under 2.5 – 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 10, 2026
