MLS Weekend Predictions: July 19

Jul 9, 2014; Cary, NC, USA; FC Dallas midfielder Mauro Diaz (10) celebrates with teammate Blas Perez (7) after scoring a goal during the second half against the Carolina Railhawks at WakeMed Soccer Park. FC Dallas won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports

FC Dallas (7-7-5, 5th Western) vs. New England Revolution (7-9-2, 4th Eastern) 

FC Dallas will look to capitalize on a shaken New England Revolution on Saturday as they get to take on the Revs on the backs of their 5-1 drubbing to Los Angeles midweek in what will be the second match on the West Coast for the Revolution who had no answer for the Galaxy on Wednesday as Robbie Keane scored a brace in what was a disappointing performance for New England to say the least.

Dallas are well rested and need a win here, trying to remain in control of a playoff spot with the likes of Portland and Chivas making a push up the table after early season struggles. Their post World Cup break results have been a mixed bag as two wins, a loss and two draws have continued to keep Dallas in the middle of the West table, but if they want to cement their status as a 2014 MLS Playoff club they will need to continue to pile up wins.

That spells danger for the Revs, who should be in very tough on Saturday after picking up a red card against the Galaxy before running up against an equally as tough club in their second match in a week on the West Coast. In a match where Dallas will be eyeing up the three points it is hard to see a struggling Revolution turn things around before they head back home.

Prediction: Dallas