Old Glory DC vs New England Free Jacks Prediction: Can the Free Jacks get the job done again?

New England Free Jacks will play Old Glory DC at Maryland SoccerPlex in round six of the Major League Rugby. The two teams last meeting ended in a win for the visiting Free Jacks. At home, can Old Glory DC make a statement? Below, I preview this game and offer predictions. 

Old Glory DC

Old Glory DC's last league game saw them lose to Chicago Hounds the previous weekend. In a close 30-26 contest, this team struggled at halftime, losing 20-5. However, with an improved performance in the second half, the Old Glory DC won 10-21 but was not enough to see them take maximum points. In the meantime, Old Glory DC have lost twice in four matches this season, with the first against San Diego Legion. In other matches, Old Glory DC picked up wins over Miami Sharks and Anthem RC. Ahead of this game, Old Glory DC have only one win in their last five meetings against the England Free Jacks. 

New England Free Jacks

New England Free Jacks played NOLA Gold the previous weekend, and they won. In a close 35-31 win, a solid first-half performance gave this team a good advantage, as they won 21-14. In the meantime, prior encounters to that win saw New England Free Jacks lose consecutive league matches, coming against Chicago Hounds and Seattle Seawolves. Ahead of this game, New England Free Jacks have eleven points from their first four matches of the season. In those matches, this team scored 90 goals and conceded 111.

Expert Betting Tips

The New England Free Jacks have been the better team in this fixture, and they come in as favourites. However, this surely looks like a game that will be closely contested, looking at the level of play of the Old Glory DC this season and their fighting spirit. Yet, New England Free Jacks have struggled in big games, same as Old Glory DC. Therefore, in a game where neither side will have dominant play, I will lean towards the New England Free Jacks as the bookies’ favourites. 

Our first option is a win for New England Free Jacks with odds at 1.65 on 1Xbet

Our second option is handicap W2 (-3.5) with odds at 1.90 on Bet365

Our last option is score in each half 1<2 with odds at 1.80 on Betway