Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Weather Outlook

Predicted Weather: Cloudy | High 59°F | Low 41°F This forecast is directly provided in the official matchday guide.

Injury Report

The only confirmed injury update from the sources:

Columbus Crew: Leading scorer Wessam Abou Ali suffered a torn ACL in their last MLS match vs. Orlando City. This is a major attacking loss.

No additional injury details were provided for either team.

Team Records & Season Form

New England Revolution (3‑3‑0)

Perfect 3‑0‑0 home record at Gillette Stadium in 2026.

10 of their 12 goals this season have been scored at home.

Two clean sheets at home this season.

Recent form:

Beat CF Montréal 3–0

Beat D.C. United 1–0

Won a midweek U.S. Open Cup match after 120 minutes + penalties.

Columbus Crew SC (1‑3‑3)

Only one win in seven matches to start the season.

9 goals scored, 10 conceded through the early schedule.

Recent MLS result: 1–1 draw vs. Orlando City, but lost Abou Ali to injury.

Crew also played midweek in the U.S. Open Cup vs. Richmond Kickers.

Team Form & Tactical Notes

New England Revolution

Under Marko Mitrović, the Revs play a high‑tempo, vertical 4‑3‑3 with aggressive pressing.

Luca Langoni has been the creative engine: 5 assists in 6 matches.

Defense has tightened: successive clean sheets in MLS.

Columbus Crew

Under Henrik Rydström, Columbus are still searching for rhythm.

Scoring issues: only 9 goals in 7 matches.

Away struggles: have conceded 8 goals in four away matches.

Positives: earned points recently vs. Atlanta United and Orlando City.

Key Player Matchups

New England Revolution

Luca Langoni: 5 assists in 6 matches — primary creator.

Alhassan Yusuf: Scored the winner vs. D.C. United.

Carles Gil: Central to ball progression and tempo control.

Columbus Crew

Diego Rossi: Scored a late equalizer vs. Orlando City.

Alexandru Mățan / Midfield unit: Must compensate for Abou Ali’s absence.

Patrick Schulte (GK): Will face heavy pressure given New England’s home scoring rate.

Series History

All‑time record: New England 21 wins, Columbus 26 wins, 18 draws across 65 meetings.

Columbus have historically had the upper hand, but…

New England lost four of their last five vs. Columbus, yet enter this match in far better form.

Last season:

Crew won 1–0 at Gillette Stadium.

Revs won 2–1 in Columbus.

Betting Trends

New England Revolution

3–0–0 at home, scoring 3.33 goals per match at Gillette Stadium.

Back‑to‑back MLS wins with clean sheets.

Strongest home form in the Eastern Conference so far.

Columbus Crew

1 win in 7 MLS matches.

8 goals conceded in 4 away matches.

Lost their leading scorer to a torn ACL.

MATCH ODDS

Columbus Crew SC                       + 125

New England Revolution              + 195

Draw                                             + 240

Over 2.5 – 130                   Under 2.5 + 100

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

Weather Outlook (Inference)

TQL Stadium is an open‑air venue, so weather can influence play. No direct forecast was provided in the sourced material. Typical mid‑April Cincinnati conditions: cool temperatures, light wind — inference only, not a sourced forecast.

Injury Report

No injury lists were provided in the sourced material. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical structure, and statistical indicators.

Team Records & Recent Form

Chicago Fire FC (4‑2‑1)

Second place in the Eastern Conference entering the match

Three straight wins in MLS play

Back‑to‑back clean sheets vs. Nashville and Atlanta United

Away form: 1 win in 3 away matches, but efficient in attack (1.00 goals per game from xG 1.07)

Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (top‑class form)

FC Cincinnati (2‑4‑1)

Winless in last two MLS matches

Defensive issues: allowing 2.29 goals per match in 2026

Ill‑discipline: red cards in three straight matches (including Kevin Denkey last week)

Last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses (rough patch)

Team Tactical Notes

Chicago Fire FC

Gregg Berhalter’s 4‑3‑3 emphasizes patient buildup and midfield control

Defense has tightened significantly (two straight clean sheets)

Efficient in the final third despite modest xG

FC Cincinnati

Typically deploy a 3‑5‑2 with wingback width and high pressing

Defensive structure unstable; conceding too many high‑value chances

Discipline issues disrupting match rhythm

Key Player Matchups

Chicago Fire FC

Zinckernagel, Bamba, Haile‑Selassie — front three in strong form

Brady (GK) — two straight clean sheets

Saletros & D’Avilla — midfield control pivotal in Berhalter’s system

FC Cincinnati

Barlow & Smith — expected strike partnership

Evander & Gidi — creative midfielders who must break Chicago’s press

Celentano (GK) — under pressure due to defensive instability

Series History

17 all‑time meetings:

Cincinnati wins: 8

Chicago wins: 4

Draws: 5

Goals: Cincinnati 24, Chicago 22

Cincinnati have won 4 of the last 5 head‑to‑head matches

Betting Trends

Chicago Fire FC

Three straight wins (best form in East)

Two straight clean sheets

Strong midfield control and defensive organization

FC Cincinnati

Winless in last two

Red cards in three straight matches

Conceding 2.29 goals per match

Only one win in last five matches

MATCH ODDS

Chicago Fire FC                 + 150

FC Cincinnati                     + 145

Draw                                     + 270

Over 2.5 – 180                   Under 2.5 + 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026

Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET Venue: Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Weather Outlook (Inference)

Mercedes‑Benz Stadium is a retractable‑roof venue, meaning weather will not meaningfully affect play. No direct forecast was provided in the sourced material. Typical mid‑April Atlanta conditions: mild temperatures, low wind — inference only, not a sourced forecast.

Injury Report

None of the retrieved sources provided injury lists for either club. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical structure, and statistical indicators.

Team Records & Recent Form

Nashville SC (5‑1‑1)

Top of the Eastern Conference entering the match

Best defensive record in the East

Most goals scored in the East

Away defensive form: only 0.5 goals conceded per away match

Recent form:

Reached CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals midweek

Held Club América to a 0–0 draw in Mexico (elite defensive performance)

Atlanta United FC (1‑5‑1)

Only one win in their first seven matches of the 2026 season

Scoring struggles:

Just 0.86 goals per match

Failed to score in 57% of matches

Recent form:

Two straight losses since the international break

Most recent: 1–0 loss to Chicago Fire

Defensive inconsistency:

Conceded multiple goals in two of last three home matches

Team Statistical Comparison (MLSsoccer.com Match Facts)

Nashville generate more shots, more shots on target, and higher xG, while Atlanta rely heavily on possession without end product.

Key Player Matchups

Nashville SC

Sam Surridge — physical No. 9, strong hold‑up play and finishing presence

Cristian Espinoza — creative engine; scored key CONCACAF equalizer vs. Inter Miami

Hany Mukhtar — elite chance creator in the half‑spaces

Back line: among the best in MLS, especially in away fixtures

Atlanta United FC

Alexey Miranchuk — primary goal threat; scored in multiple matches

Miguel Almirón — creative hub, responsible for most chance creation

Lucas Hoyos (GK) — responsible for keeping Atlanta competitive with key saves

Series History

15 total meetings:

Atlanta wins: 5

Nashville wins: 5

Draws: 5

Last two meetings:

1–1 draw in Nashville

1–0 Atlanta win in the return fixture

Betting Trends

Nashville SC

5 wins in 7 MLS matches

Best defensive record in the East

Elite away defensive metrics (0.5 GA per match)

Riding momentum from CONCACAF semifinal qualification

Atlanta United

Only 1 win in 7

Failed to score in 57% of matches

Conceded multiple goals in 2 of last 3 home games

Struggling to convert possession into goals

MATCH ODDS

Nashville SC                       + 115

Atlanta United FC            + 210

Draw                                     + 240

Over 2.5 – 120                   Under 2.5- 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026

Kickoff: 16:30 local time Venue: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado

Weather Outlook (Inference)

No direct weather forecast was provided in the sources. Given Denver’s mid‑April climate, expect cool, dry conditions with potential light winds — inference only, not a sourced forecast.

Injury Report

None of the retrieved sources provided injury lists for either club. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical structure, and statistical indicators.

Team Records & Recent Form

Colorado Rapids (4‑3‑0)

MLS Standing: 8th place (12 points from 7 matches)

Home Form:

Perfect home record in MLS 2026 (3‑0‑0)

Averaging 4.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per home match

Last 5 MLS Matches: 3 wins, 2 losses

Recent Home Dominance:

Three straight home wins

Scored 3.67 goals per match across those wins

Tactical Identity:

Under Matt Wells: pragmatic, structured buildup, compact defensive shape

Inter Miami CF (3‑1‑3)

MLS Standing: 10th place (12 points from 7 matches)

Away Form:

Unbeaten in 9 of last 11 away matches

3 clean sheets in last 7 away games

Conceding only 1.14 goals per away match

Overall Form:

Unbeaten in last 8 matches across all competitions

Five of last six ended in draws (tight, controlled matches)

Attacking Metrics:

Averaging 2.55 goals per match across last 20 matches

5.75 shots on target per match

Away possession rate: 58.71% (elite control)

Head‑to‑Head History

Last meeting: 2–2 draw (April 7, 2024)

Miami dominated possession (58%–42%) and shots (17–7)

Colorado equalized late via Cole Bassett (88’)

Dangerous attacks: Colorado 50, Miami 45

Key Player Matchups

Colorado Rapids

Strong home scoring profile: 1.9 goals per home match over last 30 MLS games

Create 4.8 shots on target per match at home

Consistent ability to score 2+ goals in home fixtures

Inter Miami CF

High‑possession, high‑chance creation side

World‑class attacking talent (Messi, Afonso, etc. — referenced in prior match recap)

Strong away defensive structure with multiple clean sheets

Betting Trends

Colorado Rapids

Perfect home record in MLS 2026 (3‑0‑0)

Averaging 4 goals per home match

Conceding only 1 goal per home match

Inter Miami CF

Unbeaten in last 8 overall

Unbeaten in 9 of last 11 away

Strong possession and chance creation metrics

MATCH ODDS

Inter Miami FC                  – 120

Colorado Rapids               + 240

Draw                                     + 310

Over 3.5 – 105                   Under 3.5 – 125

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026

Kickoff: 18:30 local time Venue: Stade Saputo, Montréal, Québec

Weather Outlook (Inference)

Stade Saputo is an open‑air venue, so weather can influence play. No direct forecast was provided in the sourced material. Typical mid‑April Montréal conditions: cool temperatures, possible wind — inference only, not a sourced forecast.

Injury Report

None of the retrieved sources provided injury lists for either club. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical trends, and statistical indicators.

Team Records & Recent Form

CF Montréal (1‑6‑0)

Position: 13th in Eastern Conference (3 points)

Last 6 Matches: 1 win, 5 losses; currently on a 3‑match losing streak

Goals: 1.2 scored / 2.8 conceded per match (17 conceded in 6 matches)

Recent Match: 3–0 loss to New England, despite 64% possession and 4 shots on target with no goals

Match Trends:

Over 2.5 goals: 6/6

Both teams to score: 2/6

First to concede: 4/6

Halftime deficits: 4/6

New York Red Bulls (3‑2‑2)

Position: 7th in Eastern Conference (10 points)

Last 6 Matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses

Goals: 1.5 scored / 2.2 conceded per match (9 scored, 13 conceded in 6)

Recent Match: 4–2 win over FC Cincinnati with goals from Sofo, Hall, Smith, and Forsberg

Match Trends:

Over 2.5 goals: 4/6

Both teams to score: 4/6

No clean sheets in last 4 matches

Head‑to‑Head History

According to Betsloaded, the last five MLS meetings show:

NY Red Bulls wins: 3

Draws: 2

CF Montréal wins: 0

Recent results include:

1–0 NYRB (Apr 2025)

2–0 NYRB (Sept 2025)

2–2 draws in 2024

2–1 NYRB (May 2023)

BetOnValue notes Montréal won 3–0 in New York in March 2026, but NYRB have since added attacking depth (Hall, Cowell, Choupo‑Moting) .

Key Player Matchups

CF Montréal

Possession‑heavy but lacking end product (64% possession vs. New England but no goals)

Attack averages 1.2 goals per match but struggles to convert chances.

New York Red Bulls

Mohammed Sofo, Julian Hall, Kyle Smith, Emil Forsberg all scored in the 4–2 win vs. Cincinnati

High‑tempo pressing system under Michael Bradley; creates turnovers and transition chances

New additions (Hall, Cowell, Choupo‑Moting) provide pace, width, and finishing quality

Betting Trends

CF Montréal

Lost 5 of last 6

Conceding 2.8 goals per match

Over 2.5 goals in every match this season

New York Red Bulls

3 wins in last 6

Both teams scoring in 4 of last 6

Conceding 2.2 goals per match (defensive vulnerability)

MATCH ODDS

New York Red Bulls         + 160

CF Montreal Impact        + 145

Draw                                     + 250

Over 3.5  + 140                 Under 3.5 – 175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026

Kickoff: 10:00 (local listing) Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario

Weather Outlook (Inference)

BMO Field is an open‑air stadium, so weather can influence play. No direct forecast was provided in the sourced material. Typical mid‑April Toronto conditions: cool temperatures, light wind — inference only, not a sourced forecast.

Injury Report

None of the retrieved sources provided injury lists for either club. This preview therefore focuses on form, tactical trends, and statistical indicators.

Team Records & Recent Form

Toronto FC (3‑2‑2)

Last 6 matches: 3W‑2D‑1L

Goals: 1.33 scored / 1.33 conceded per match

Home form:

Unbeaten in 85% of their last 13 home matches

Last 3 home matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, averaging 2 goals scored

Overall trend: Resilient, structured, and improving under Robin Fraser’s compact, transition‑based system

Austin FC (1‑3‑3)

Last 6 matches: 0W‑2D‑4L (winless)

Goals: 1.0 scored / 1.83 conceded per match

Away form:

No wins in last 3 road matches

Winless in 80% of their last 15 away matches, conceding 1.93 per match

Overall trend: Struggling under Nico Estévez’s high‑tempo, vertical pressing system, which has not translated into results

Series History

Last meeting: Toronto FC 2–1 Austin FC (Sept 2024)

Austin out‑shot Toronto 17–9 and had 52% possession, but Toronto were more clinical

All‑time MLS meetings: 1 win each (per Betimate H2H)

Key Tactical Matchups

Toronto FC Strengths

Compact mid‑block defensive structure

Efficient finishing despite lower shot volume

Strong home consistency (only 5 losses in last 25 at BMO Field)

Austin FC Strengths

High‑tempo, possession‑based attacking identity

Ability to generate dangerous attacks (49 in last meeting vs. Toronto)

Austin FC Weaknesses

Poor away form

Defensive fragility (1.83 conceded per match)

Low shot‑on‑target output (2.5 per match)

Betting Trends

Toronto FC

Unbeaten at home in MLS 2026 (2W‑2D)

Strong defensive structure under Fraser

Draw‑heavy profile: more than half of last 15 matches ended level

Austin FC

Winless in last 6

Only 2 wins in last 15 overall

Away struggles: no wins in last 3, and 80% winless in last 15 away

MATCH ODDS

Austin FC                             + 280

Toronto FC                          – 110

Draw                                     + 245

Over 2.5 – 110                   Under 2.5 – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 17, 2026