Albany Rush face Boston Bolts on Monday, Jun 29 at 12:00 AM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the USL League Two, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Albany Rush come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Boston Bolts travel in mixed form (2W 1D 2L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Albany Rush face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Boston Bolts have won 5 of 6 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 2–2 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Albany Rush a slight edge, but Boston Bolts are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.