The New England Revolution (5-5-2, 10th in Eastern Conference) host the San Jose Earthquakes (5-6-2, 7th in Western Conference) in an interconference battle at Gillette Stadium. Both teams enter the matchup unbeaten in their last four matches, looking to extend their strong form and climb the standings.
Team Form & Standings
- New England Revolution – After a rough start to the season, the Revs have turned things around, earning four wins and a draw in their last five matches. Their most recent outing was a 3-3 draw against Orlando City, where Carles Gil converted a late penalty to secure a point.
- San Jose Earthquakes – The Quakes have also improved after a slow start, winning two of their last three league matches. They played to a 3-3 draw against Inter Miami last weekend, with Cristian Arango and Beau Leroux finding the net.
Both teams are aiming to solidify their playoff positioning, with New England sitting one point behind NYCFC and San Jose holding onto seventh place in the Western Conference.
Key Players to Watch
New England Revolution
- Carles Gil (MF) – The Spanish playmaker leads the team with four goals and five assists, including a crucial penalty conversion against Orlando City.
- Alhassan Yusuf (MF) – Scored in the last match and has been a key presence in midfield.
- Tomas Chancalay (FW) – Provides attacking depth, having scored in the US Open Cup victory over Rhode Island.
San Jose Earthquakes
- Cristian Arango (FW) – Leads the Quakes with six goals, including one in their last match.
- Beau Leroux (MF) – Has been a consistent attacking threat, scoring against Inter Miami.
- Ian Harkes (MF) – Provides midfield stability and contributed a goal in the last match.
Game Strategy & Predictions
- New England’s Game Plan:
- Continue their strong attacking form, having scored 12 goals in their last five matches.
- Utilize Gil’s creativity to break down San Jose’s defense.
- Maintain defensive discipline, as they have conceded 10 goals in their last five matches.
- San Jose’s Game Plan:
- Leverage Arango’s goal-scoring ability to pressure New England’s backline.
- Control midfield possession to limit New England’s attacking chances.
- Exploit New England’s defensive vulnerabilities, as they have struggled to keep clean sheets.
MATCH ODDS
New England Revolution – 110 Draw + 285 San Jose Earthquakes + 235
Over 2.5 + 130 Under 2.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
