On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Bound Brook Crusaders (14-6, NJ) will face off against the Middlesex Bluejays (8-7, NJ) in a neutral playoff match. This game is part of the 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – Central Jersey Group 1 tournament.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: New Jersey High School Soccer Playoffs
Who: Bound Brook vs Middlesex
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: TBD
Bracket: 2024 New Jersey High School Boys Soccer Playoff Brackets: NJSIAA – Central Jersey Group 1
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Game preview: Bound Brook vs Middlesex

As the 2024-2025 football season progresses, the teams from Middlesex and Bound Brook have been making their marks with impressive performances in their respective leagues. Here’s a detailed look at their rankings, records, and performances so far.

Team Overview

Middlesex (24-25)

• Record: 8-7 overall, 2-4 in league play
• Goals For (GF): 29
• Goals Against (GA): 26
• Win %: .533
• League %: .333
• Home Record: 5-4
• Away Record: 2-3
• Neutral Record: 1-0

Middlesex has shown resilience this season, boasting a decent overall win percentage of .533. Their strong home performance with 5 wins out of 9 matches stands out, but their league play has proven to be more challenging, with a .333 win rate.

Bound Brook (24-25)

• Record: 14-6 overall, 6-0 in league play
• Goals For (GF): 54
• Goals Against (GA): 36
• Win %: .700
• League %: 1.000
• Home Record: 9-2
• Away Record: 4-4
• Neutral Record: 1-0

Bound Brook has been dominating this season with a solid .700 win percentage and a perfect 6-0 record in league play. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring 54 goals so far. Bound Brook also shows consistency in their performance both at home and on the road, with only a slightly above-average away record of 4-4.

Team Scoring Averages

• Middlesex:
  • 1st Half: 0.2 goals
  • 2nd Half: 0.4 goals
  • Overtime: N/A
  • Final: 1.9 goals
• Bound Brook:
  • 1st Half: 1.6 goals
  • 2nd Half: 1.1 goals
  • Overtime: 1.0 goals
  • Final: 2.7 goals

While Middlesex has struggled to score, with a low average of just 1.9 goals per game, Bound Brook has been much more prolific, averaging 2.7 goals per game.

Common Opponents

Both teams have faced some common opponents this season. Here’s how they matched up:

• Highland Park:
  • Middlesex: 1-1 (Loss 2-1 on 9/9/24, Win 4-0 on 10/9/24)
  • Bound Brook: 1-0 (Win 3-0 on 11/5/24)
• Metuchen:
  • Middlesex: 2-0 (Win 1-0 on 9/11/24, Win 3-0 on 11/5/24)
  • Bound Brook: 2-0 (Win 3-0 on 9/26/24)
• Dayton:
  • Middlesex: 1-0 (Win on 10/23/24)
  • Bound Brook: 0-1 (Loss 3-0 on 10/2/24)
• Immaculata:
  • Middlesex: 0-0 (Result not listed for Immaculata match)
  • Bound Brook: 3-0 (Win 1-0 on 9/24/24, Win 2-0 on 10/5/24, Win 6-0 on 10/22/24)
• Manville:
  • Middlesex: 1-0 (Win 2-1 on 11/8/24)
  • Bound Brook: 2-0 (Win 2-1 on 9/12/24)

Both teams have shown strong performances against their shared rivals, with Bound Brook enjoying a slight advantage in their overall head-to-head record (7-1 versus 4-1).

Record Breakdown

A breakdown of the teams’ performance shows notable differences between Middlesex and Bound Brook across various categories:

• Middlesex (24-25):
  • Overall: 8-7
  • League: 2-4
  • Non-League: 4-3
  • Head to Head: 0-0
  • Common Opponent: 4-1
• Bound Brook (24-25):
  • Overall: 14-6
  • League: 6-0
  • Non-League: 6-6
  • Head to Head: 0-0
  • Common Opponent: 7-1

Bound Brook stands out with a flawless league record and stronger overall performance, while Middlesex has a more balanced non-league record.

Conclusion

Looking ahead, the two teams have contrasting seasons shaping up. Middlesex continues to show promise with strong individual performances, particularly at home. However, Bound Brook’s superior scoring ability and perfect league record make them a formidable opponent. As the season progresses, the battle between these two teams for dominance in their league and overall rankings will be one to watch.