On a six-game unbeaten streak, Indy Eleven (11-7-7) will put this feat on the line, as Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (12-3-9) will meet them at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Lucas Oil Stadium. This will be their second-ever meeting and first at this venue.
Coming over from the North American Soccer League, Indy Eleven has fared well during their first season in the USL. Heading into Week 25 action, the squad sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a five-point cushion in terms of holding a playoff spot.
It has been more than a month since the Eleven lost a match, as their last defeat came at the Tampa Bay Rowdies on July 21 (3-1 result). Since this game, the USL newcomer has posted a 3-0-3 record.
Showing success on the road and at home this season, Indy has a winning record at and away from Lucas Oil Stadium. The squad has a 6-4-2 home record heading into its matchup with the Hounds.
Jack McInerney has been a force on the offensive side of the ball this season for Indy. The striker leads the club with seven goals – four of which he scored in the team’s past six games. He also places second on the team in shots (32) and shots on goal (17), in addition to having an efficient conversion rate of 22 percent considering his higher shot totals.
Strengths
Discipline: Indy has recorded the least fouls in the Eastern Conference (263).
Lockdown Performances: The squad has shown an ability to smother opposing attacks, ranking sixth in the East with nine clean sheets.
Weaknesses
Passing Accuracy: The club is 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 74 percent passing accuracy in 2018.
Possession: On average, Indy concedes the possession battle this season, as it holds an average of 47 percent possession each game.
