MLS Match Preview: Nashville SC (7-1-3) vs. New England Revolution (7-3-1)

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Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

Surface: Artificial turf

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Weather Report — Foxborough, MA

  • Temperature: 59–63°F at kickoff
  • Conditions: Partly cloudy with cool spring air
  • Wind: 9–13 mph blowing toward the south goal
  • Impact: Slight boost for long‑range shots and set‑piece deliveries; otherwise neutral.

Injury Report

New England Revolution

  • Giacomo Vrioni — Out (hamstring)
  • Carles Gil — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to start)
  • Henry Kessler — Out (ACL recovery)
  • Matt Polster — Probable (illness)
  • Brandon Bye — Out (knee)

New England’s attack hinges on Gil’s availability. Defensive depth remains thin without Kessler and Bye.

Nashville SC

  • Hany Mukhtar — Probable (minor groin tightness; expected to play)
  • Walker Zimmerman — Out (knee)
  • Shaq Moore — Probable (ankle)
  • Tyler Boyd — Healthy
  • Sam Surridge — Healthy

Nashville’s defense is weakened without Zimmerman, but the attack is fully available.

Team Records & Context

  • Nashville SC: 7‑1‑3 (24 points, 2nd in East)
  • New England Revolution: 7‑3‑1 (22 points, 4th in East)
  • Goal Differential: NSH +9, NE +4
  • Stakes: A top‑four Eastern Conference clash with early‑season seeding implications.

Recent Team Form

Nashville SC

  • Last 5: W–W–D–W–L
  • Goals For: 9
  • Goals Against: 4
  • Trend: Nashville is in strong form, driven by Mukhtar’s playmaking and Surridge’s finishing. Defense has held steady despite Zimmerman’s absence.

New England Revolution

  • Last 5: W–L–W–W–L
  • Goals For: 8
  • Goals Against: 6
  • Trend: New England has been streaky but dangerous at home. Gil’s return to form has elevated the attack.

Key Player Matchups

1. Carles Gil (NE) vs. Aníbal Godoy (NSH)

Gil is the creative heartbeat of New England. Godoy’s ability to disrupt passing lanes will be crucial to slowing the Revolution’s buildup.

2. Hany Mukhtar (NSH) vs. Dave Romney (NE)

Mukhtar’s movement between the lines is a major threat. Romney must stay compact and avoid being pulled out of position.

3. Sam Surridge (NSH) vs. Andrew Farrell (NE)

Surridge’s aerial presence and hold‑up play can exploit New England’s weakened back line.

4. Nacho Gil (NE) vs. Shaq Moore (NSH)

Nacho Gil’s pace on the wing vs. Moore’s overlapping runs creates a key tactical battle.

Series History

  • All‑time: Nashville leads 4‑2‑3
  • At Gillette Stadium: Nashville leads 2‑1‑1
  • Recent trend: Nashville unbeaten in last 4 vs. New England.

Betting Trends

Nashville SC

  • 4–1–1 in last 6 matches
  • Unders in 5 of last 7
  • 2–1–2 in last 5 away matches

New England Revolution

  • 3–2 in last 5 matches
  • Overs in 3 of last 5
  • 4–1 in last 5 home matches

Matchup Trends

  • Both teams have scored in 4 of last 6 meetings
  • Last 3 matchups averaged 2.33 goals
  • Nashville has scored first in 5 of last 7 vs. NE

MATCH ODDS

Nashville SC                       + 140

New England Revolution              + 180

Draw                                     + 230

Over 2.5 – 120                   Under 2.5 – 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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