Portland Phoenix vs AC Connecticut match preview

There has not been much time to rest for the guests, as they played a PDL game only three days ago. That game was also an away game, at Seacoast United Phantoms. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary. That game was a home fixture for AC Connecticut, against Seacoast United Phantoms. But now it's all about beating Portland Phoenix!

Portland Phoenix form and stats

When playing at home, Portland Phoenix have managed 2 wins, 2 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 5 games. Portland Phoenix have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.

Portland Phoenix drew their last game, also a home match. Western Mass Pioneers was the opponent, 1-1 the score. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Westchester Flames that ended 2-2.

The Portland Phoenix fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium, the tally being 6 in 5 matches. Portland Phoenix's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 5 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

AC Connecticut form and stats

The visitors, who have the fewest scored goals (6) in PDL, are W0-D1-L3 on the road this term. It's looking increasingly bleak for AC Connecticut who now has to deal with a five game losing streak. Westchester Flames was the last time a defeat was avoided. AC Connecticut has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.

AC Connecticut play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 3-4 to Seacoast United Phantoms. A loss against Manhattan was the result prior to that, in a home game.

After this away game AC Connecticut return home for a PDL game against Westchester Flames. That game is only four sleeps after this.

AC Connecticut find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 5 goals from 4 away fixtures. There are big problems for the AC Connecticut defense as they have conceded 14 goals in 4 away games.

Head 2 Head

The dueling parties have met before this season: AC Connecticut - Portland Phoenix 0-2. Head-2-head stats last three meetings: 3 - 0 - 0 (Portland Phoenix wins - draws - AC Connecticut wins). As for goals, 2 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 had two or less.

Portland Phoenix missing players

AC Connecticut missing players