MLS predictions: 13/07-14/07

Orlando City vs Montreal Impact

The teams have already played this season and ended in a 0-0 draw. Since then, little has changed: Orlando remains a formidable force, while Montreal continues to struggle, only occasionally picking up points. Most likely, the hosts will secure the victory as their readiness is much better. However, we will take a different approach by looking at their head-to-head encounters: matches in Orlando rarely end with high scores and often feature a low-scoring scenario. The choice is simple.

Match Prediction for Orlando City vs Montreal Impact: Total Under 3 Goals

Charlotte vs New York City

The hosts are in poor form, but the visitors also struggle to perform in front of away fans. New York is a home team and earns most of its points at their own stadium, with away games being the least favorable part for them. Charlotte is known for its attack and defensive issues: the club has played four consecutive matches with goal exchanges. Three of the last four head-to-head encounters also featured goals from both sides. We expect a high-scoring game.

Match Prediction for Charlotte vs New York City: Both Teams to Score

Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls

This match might present the most obvious decision. Philadelphia has suffered two consecutive defeats against competitors, so there is no doubt about their motivation. New York, on the other hand, is one of the worst teams in the league when playing away, plus they have only three consecutive draws. There's no need to elaborate further.

Match Prediction for Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls: Home Win

Toronto vs Atlanta United

The conference outsiders will face off. The teams are finishing the regular season with no expectations. Both clubs have roughly the same problems, making it hard to predict what to expect from them. Six of the last seven head-to-head matches have followed a goal exchange pattern, and it's quite likely that the trend will continue. The opponents make too many mistakes on their half of the field, and their desire to earn points will push them to attack with more force.

Match Prediction for Toronto vs Atlanta United: Both Teams to Score

Inter Miami vs Nashville

Leo Messi's team is getting back into MLS after the break for the Club World Cup. They are doing well, but there is still work to be done as the defense continues to concede. Nashville, on the other hand, has hit great form and seems to have forgotten how to lose. The last three head-to-head meetings have been won by Inter, but this time it's not worth the risk, as the opponent is in good shape. The goal exchange scenario works consistently in Inter's matches, and Nashville's strategy is also quite aggressive. Incidentally, nine of the last ten head-to-heads ended with goals from both sides.

Match Prediction for Inter Miami vs Nashville: Both Teams to Score

Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew

The first and fourth teams of the conference will face each other. An interesting battle is expected, considering the fact that the opponents have already played this season and ended in a 1:1 draw. The bookmaker sees Cincinnati as the favorite, which is quite fair since Columbus performs best at home in the league but doesn't collect as many points away. For the Crew, this will be the second consecutive away match, and it will be challenging to show optimal football as Cincinnati knows how to adapt to their opponents.

Match Prediction for Cincinnati vs Columbus Crew: Home Win

Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders

Seattle has accumulated 30 points, 21 of which were earned at home. The team clearly doesn't impress on the road, yet they are set as the favorites for the match. Sporting, on the other hand, has not lost in three matches and is showing good form, although the longer-term situation is bleak. The hosts have no significant losses, so we believe they are capable of putting up a fight against their opponent and, if not winning, at least securing points.

Match Prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders: Hosts Not to Lose

Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes

Minnesota has already defeated the opponent once this season and has a great chance to do it again. At home, the team looks impressive and shows a good balance. San Jose, on the other hand, is a fairly strong team but inconsistent. The club constantly drops points where it shouldn't. The last three head-to-head meetings were won by Minnesota, and we believe in the continuation of this trend.

Match Prediction for Minnesota United vs San Jose Earthquakes: Home Win

Chicago Fire vs San Diego Zest

The visitors sensationally lost to Houston Dynamo in the last round, providing fans with a plethora of goals. The current San Diego side is aggressively attacking and not looking back. In the upcoming match, they will face a similar opponent, as Chicago plays by the same principle, albeit less successfully. The teams are certainly inclined towards high-scoring scenarios, as evidenced by their matches over a long distance. We believe there is no need to overthink this one.

Match Prediction for Chicago Fire vs San Diego Zest: Total Over 3 Goals

Austin vs New England Revolution

It is likely that this will be the most boring match of the game day. Everything depends solely on Austin, who prefers to play defensively. New England, on the other hand, is in poor shape and has rarely scored points in the last month. Against such a viscous opponent, it will be difficult to change the trend. We believe that Austin will once again play carefully in defense, and this will lead to a new scenario.

Match Prediction for Austin vs New England Revolution: Total under 2.5 Goals

Real Salt-Lake vs Houston Dinamo

The teams have already met this season and Real took the away victory. At the moment, the rivals are on the rise, with Houston defeating San Diego, scoring 4 goals. Clubs in general like effective scenarios and play it offensively. There's no point in not believing the trends. The solution is too obvious.

Match Prediction for Real Salt-Lake vs Houston Dinamo: Total over 2.5 Goals

Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps

The Canadians won the first match of the season on their own field (2-0). However, Colorado is still the favorite for the home match, despite the fact that the club is holding a second meeting this week. Given the absence of serious losses, this arrangement looks strange. Vancouver has three defeats in the last four matches and there is no doubt about his motivation. The team has a much better balance than the opponent, who, in turn, demonstrates good football every other time.

Match Prediction for Colorado Rapids vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Hosts Not to Lose

Los Angeles Galaxy vs DC United

The hosts defeated Vancouver in the last round and finally pleased the fans. Los Angeles is still far from optimal shape, but it has clearly begun to take points more often. The club has a certain pattern in attack, which is definitely great. D.C. United, in turn, has not won four matches already, and a place in the playoffs is slipping away from it with each round. The team scores very few points on someone else's field, and there aren't many chances in the next match either. Galaxy looks much more interesting at the moment.

Match Prediction for Los Angeles Galaxy vs DC United: Home win

Los Angeles vs Dallas

The hosts sagged physically after the KCHM. It may take time to recover. So far, the club is far from perfect football. Dallas, in turn, is just going on a losing streak and has not been playing well for a long time. In this match, the decision is obvious, and for this you just need to look at the statistics of personal meetings: the guests have never won on the Los Angeles field.

Match Prediction for Los Angeles vs Dallas: Home win

St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers

The hosts are the favorites of the match, which is surprising, because St. Louis has a series of defeats. Portland, in turn, does not show perfect form, but scores points much more often than the opponent. Timbers has already had one face-to-face meeting, and the chances of a new success are very good. The team can pull it off with its attack, but St. Louis has obvious problems in the other half, as the club suffers from the realization of moments.

Match Prediction for St. Louis City vs Portland Timbers: Hosts not to Lose