New England takes tough defense into matchup against Montreal

Montreal Impact (5-6-1, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New England Revolution (3-3-6, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

Foxborough, Massachusetts; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The New England Revolution host the Montreal Impact on a defensive hot streak. The Revolution have allowed just nine goals over the past 10 games.

The Revolution are 3-4-6 in conference play. New England has six of its 10 goals in the first half of games.

The Impact are 3-6-0 against Eastern Conference opponents. Montreal is 3-5-0 in games decided by one goal.

The teams meet Wednesday for the third time this season. New England won the last meeting 1-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Teal Bunbury has four goals and one assist for New England. has two goals and one assist over the past 10 games for the Revolution.

Romell Quioto has five goals and one assist for Montreal. has five goals over the last 10 games for the Impact.

LAST 10 GAMES: New England: 2-3-5, averaging 0.7 goals, 0.3 assists, four shots on goal and 6.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.9 goals per game.

Montreal: 4-6-0, averaging 1.4 goals, 0.9 assists, 3.7 shots on goal and five corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: New England: Carles Gil (injured), Luis Caicedo (injured).

Montreal: Rudy Camacho, Ballou Tabla (injured), Steeven Issa Saba (injured), Mathieu Choiniere (injured).

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