Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)**
Two Eastern Conference contenders meet Saturday night in Foxborough as Minnesota United FC, one of the league’s most balanced and in‑form teams, travel to face a New England Revolution side that has rediscovered its identity after a shaky start. With both clubs sitting inside the playoff line and separated by just one point, this matchup carries early‑season significance. Minnesota’s counterattacking efficiency meets New England’s possession‑heavy, high‑tempo approach — a stylistic clash that has produced tight, tactical matches in recent years.
VENUE — GILLETTE STADIUM
Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
Capacity: 20,000 (soccer configuration)
Surface: Artificial turf
Pitch Profile: Fast surface, favors vertical play and quick transitions
Home Advantage: New England historically strong at home, especially in spring months
WEATHER REPORT — FOXBOROUGH, MA
Forecast at Kickoff:
Temperature: 61°F
Wind: 10–13 mph from the northeast
Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: <10%
Conditions: Cool, breezy — slightly favors defensive structure and long‑range shooting
Weather should not significantly hinder either team’s tactical approach.
INJURY REPORT
Minnesota United FC
Teemu Pukki — Probable (hamstring tightness) Expected to play; key to Minnesota’s finishing and link‑up play.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane — Probable (ankle) Expected to return; essential to wide attacking speed.
Michael Boxall — Out (knee) Major loss to back‑line leadership.
Wil Trapp — Questionable (groin) Game‑time decision; affects midfield stability.
New England Revolution
Carles Gil — Probable (calf) Expected to start; New England’s creative heartbeat.
Giacomo Vrioni — Out (foot) Reduces striker depth.
DeJuan Jones — Probable (shoulder) Expected to play; crucial to Revs’ width and overlapping runs.
Matt Polster — Out (ankle) Midfield ball‑winning weakened.
TEAM RECORDS & FORM
Minnesota United FC (6–4–3)
Last 5 Matches: W–D–L–W–D
Goals For: 19
Goals Against: 15
Trend: Strong defensive structure, efficient counterattacks, improved finishing
Identity: Compact shape, vertical transitions, disciplined midfield
New England Revolution (7–4–1)
Last 5 Matches: W–W–L–W–D
Goals For: 21
Goals Against: 17
Trend: Attack clicking, midfield control improving, defense still inconsistent
Identity: Possession‑oriented, high‑tempo buildup, heavy reliance on Gil’s creativity
RECENT TEAM FORM NOTES
Minnesota United
Pukki + Lod combination producing high‑quality chances
Defense strong despite Boxall’s absence
Midfield pressing improving week by week
New England Revolution
Gil in excellent form as a creator
Jones’ return boosts left‑side progression
Defense vulnerable to pace in transition
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Carles Gil (NE) vs. Minnesota Midfield Block
Gil’s ability to break lines with passes is New England’s biggest weapon. Edge: New England
2. Teemu Pukki (MIN) vs. Revs Center‑Backs
Pukki’s movement between lines can expose New England’s defensive spacing. Edge: Minnesota
3. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (MIN) vs. DeJuan Jones (NE)
A battle of elite pace — whoever wins this duel shapes the match’s tempo. Edge: Even
4. Emanuel Reynoso (MIN) vs. Mark Anthony Kaye (NE)
Reynoso’s creativity vs. Kaye’s physicality and ball‑winning. Edge: Minnesota
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season: Minnesota won 2–1 at home; New England won 1–0 at Gillette
Last 6 Meetings: Even, 3–3
At Gillette Stadium: Revs have won 2 of last 3
This has been a balanced matchup historically, with home field often decisive.
BETTING TRENDS
Minnesota United
3–1–1 in last 5
Unders hit in 4 of last 6
Scored in 8 of last 9 matches
New England Revolution
3–1–1 in last 5
Overs hit in 4 of last 6
Scored 2+ goals in 4 of last 5
Matchup Trends
Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6 meetings
Minnesota has struggled historically on artificial turf
Revs strong at home in night matches
MATCH ODDS
Minnesota United FC + 215
New England Revolution + 110
Draw + 245
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 15, 2026
