Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)
WEATHER FORECAST — FOXBOROUGH, MA (7:30 p.m. ET)
Temperature: 79°F
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 6 mph from the southwest
Conditions: Clear skies, low chance of late‑evening showers
Pitch Impact: Ideal conditions for high‑tempo play; ball should move quickly on a dry surface.
CURRENT ROSTERS
Houston Dynamo FC
Forwards: Sebastián Ferreira, Amine Bassi, Aliyu Ibrahim Midfielders: Héctor Herrera, Coco Carrasquilla, Artur, Griffin Dorsey Defenders: Erik Sviatchenko, Teenage Hadebe, Franco Escobar, Brad Smith Goalkeepers: Steve Clark, Andrew Tarbell
New England Revolution
Forwards: Giacomo Vrioni, Bobby Wood, Esmir Bajraktarević Midfielders: Carles Gil, Matt Polster, Mark‑Anthony Kaye, Ian Harkes Defenders: Dave Romney, Henry Kessler, Brandon Bye, DeJuan Jones Goalkeepers: Henrich Ravas, Earl Edwards Jr.
(Rosters reflect 2026 active players and standard rotations.)
INJURY REPORT
Houston Dynamo
Héctor Herrera – Probable (calf tightness)
Brad Smith – Questionable (hamstring)
Teenage Hadebe – Out (ankle ligament)
New England Revolution
Carles Gil – Probable (hip management)
Brandon Bye – Questionable (groin)
Henry Kessler – Out (ACL recovery)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Houston Dynamo — Last 5 Matches
W 2–1 vs Austin
L 0–3 at LAFC
W 3–2 vs Colorado
D 1–1 at Portland
W 2–0 vs Sporting KC Trend: Dynamo attack improving; Herrera’s return stabilizes midfield. Defensive inconsistency remains.
New England Revolution — Last 5 Matches
W 2–0 vs Toronto
D 1–1 at NYCFC
W 3–1 vs Chicago
L 0–2 at Columbus
W 2–1 vs Nashville Trend: Strong home form; Gil’s creativity driving chance creation. Defense vulnerable without Kessler.
SERIES HISTORY
All‑time: Revolution lead 8–6–4
At Gillette Stadium: Revolution lead 5–2–2
Last meeting (2025): Dynamo 2, Revolution 1
Key trend: Houston struggles historically in Foxborough; New England’s midfield control often dictates tempo.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Carles Gil (NE) vs Héctor Herrera (HOU)
Two elite midfield conductors. Gil’s chance creation (2.8 key passes per match) vs Herrera’s tempo control and defensive positioning. Whoever wins this duel likely dictates possession.
2. Giacomo Vrioni (NE) vs Erik Sviatchenko (HOU)
Vrioni’s physicality and aerial presence challenge Sviatchenko’s veteran positioning. If Vrioni gets service from wide areas, Houston’s back line will be under pressure.
3. Amine Bassi (HOU) vs DeJuan Jones (NE)
Bassi’s creativity and ability to drift centrally vs Jones’ pace and overlapping runs. Jones’ forward movement could expose space behind him if Houston transitions quickly.
4. Coco Carrasquilla (HOU) vs Matt Polster (NE)
Carrasquilla’s ball‑carrying ability vs Polster’s defensive discipline. If Carrasquilla breaks lines, Houston can create high‑value chances.
TACTICAL OUTLOOK
Houston Dynamo FC
Shape: 4‑3‑3
Approach: Possession‑based buildup, Herrera as deep‑lying playmaker, Bassi linking midfield to attack
Key Advantage: Midfield creativity and ability to generate chances through central channels
Concern: Defensive transitions; Hadebe’s absence weakens back‑line stability
New England Revolution
Shape: 4‑2‑3‑1
Approach: Gil as primary creator, wide overloads with Jones/Bye, Vrioni as target forward
Key Advantage: Home‑field control and superior chance creation
Concern: Defensive gaps without Kessler; susceptibility to counterattacks
BETTING TRENDS
New England is 5–1 ATS at home in its last six.
Houston is 2–4 ATS on the road in its last six.
Overs have hit in 4 of Houston’s last 5 matches.
New England unders have hit in 3 of their last 4 home matches.
Home team has won 4 of the last 5 meetings.
MATCH ODDS
Houston Dynamo FC + 175
New England Revolution + 140
Draw + 235
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026
