Boston Bolts face Western Mass Pioneers on Wednesday, Jul 1 at 1:00 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.

Boston Bolts come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Western Mass Pioneers, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Boston Bolts face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Western Mass Pioneers have won 5 of 6 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Boston Bolts won 0–2.

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