Predictions for the 15th round of MLS, May 24-26

Seattle Sounders vs Dallas

The hosts are the favorites for the match according to the bookmaker. This is not surprising, as Seattle has not lost at home this season. Dallas, known for its inconsistency, will be visiting. The "Bulls" have swung from a victory over Inter Miami to a defeat by Houston Dynamo on their own turf. Here, statistics come to the forefront: Seattle last lost to Dallas at home back in 2011. When you add the difference in form to this fact, the choice is obvious.

Match Prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Dallas: home win with a handicap (-1)

San Diego Zest vs Los Angeles Galaxy

The long-suffering visitors finally picked up points in the last round. But this changes nothing. Galaxy remains the main underdog of the season. The team can score, but lacks balance in their play. In the upcoming round, the opponent is serious – San Diego Zest. The hosts have been on a good run, but unexpectedly drew with Sporting Kansas City in the previous game. The opponents have already met this season, and San Diego secured a fairly easy victory. Mikey Varas's charges must be motivated for the new encounter. Here, the fan factor might come to the forefront, and San Diego's attack should awaken.

Match Prediction for San Diego Zest vs Los Angeles Galaxy: home win with a handicap (-1)

Charlotte vs Columbus Crew

The hosts have suffered five defeats in their last six matches. Charlotte regularly scores, but their defense raises big questions. In the last match, the team conceded 4 goals from Chicago Fire, and all this happened in front of their fans. The new round does not promise an easy walk, as the formidable Columbus Crew, who rarely lose, will be visiting. One match has already taken place between the teams this year, and Columbus took all three points. The odds for the upcoming match are roughly equal, which is somewhat strange. The visitors look significantly better and have more chances to earn points.

Match Prediction for Charlotte vs Columbus Crew: visitors will not lose

DC United vs New York Red Bulls

The second match between the teams this season. The first was somewhat unexpectedly won by DC United. Currently, the hosts have not scored for three rounds, ending the last two games in goalless draws. The "Red Bulls," on the other hand, are on a streak of two consecutive defeats. The team seemingly relaxed after a victorious match against Los Angeles Galaxy (7:0). The opponents are equal in form, so guessing the winner is pointless. Let's focus on head-to-head meetings: the last four in MLS ended with both teams scoring. In the current circumstances, such a bet makes sense, as both teams are playing inconsistently.

Prediction for the match DC United vs New York Red Bulls: both teams to score

Montreal Impact vs Los Angeles

The Canadians are struggling to climb from the bottom of the league table, and in the last round, the team managed to lose to Toronto with a score of 1:6. Montreal has scored only 8 goals in 14 rounds of the championship. This result is frankly weak. The season can already be written off, as the quality of football does not change over a long distance. Los Angeles, on the other hand, has not lost in 7 matches, which is an excellent result. Yes, there are defensive issues, but the attack is effective enough to earn points for the team. The visitors are expected to overpower their opponent due to their stability. Montreal finds it difficult to score goals, and this could be the main factor, as Los Angeles will surely find the back of the net.

Prediction for the match Montreal Impact vs Los Angeles: victory for the visitors

Orlando City vs Portland Timbers

12 matches. That's the length of the hosts' unbeaten streak. Orlando is on the right track, and now it will be difficult to stop them. The team steamrolled Inter Miami in the last round and has scored 14 goals in the last 4 matches overall. Portland, who is in decent form but has recently stalled with two consecutive draws, will be visiting. The situation for the team is challenging: they have yet to defeat Orlando on their home turf. Portland has been struggling defensively in the last month, and this fact could be decisive. The hosts are rightfully the favorites of the match.

Prediction for the match Orlando City vs Portland Timbers: victory for the hosts

Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami

In the upcoming round, Messi and company face another challenge. Inter has declined in recent rounds, and their defense resembles a sieve. Philadelphia, on the other hand, leads the conference and wants to avenge their defeat in March. The game should be lively, as attack is the main strength of both opponents. The last five head-to-head meetings ended with both teams scoring, and we believe this trend may continue.

Prediction for the match Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami: both teams to score

Toronto vs Nashville

The hosts outplayed Montreal in the last round, and in a resounding manner. The 6:1 score might inspire confidence, but only among the fans. Toronto's form is still far from ideal. The team clearly lacks stability, and their defense continues to make mistakes. Nashville, on the other hand, is in a slightly different situation. The club scores almost 2 goals on average per season, thus smoothing out problems on their side of the field. Their unbeaten streak now counts 6 matches and may well continue. Toronto is unlikely to ready to deliver a second quality match in a row.

Match Prediction for Toronto vs Nashville: Victory for the Visitors

Minnesota United vs Austin

The opponents have already faced each other in May, and the game was one-sided. Minnesota secured a resounding away victory with a score of 3:0. Since then, little has changed; the hosts continue to collect most of the points, while the visitors struggle to earn points in each match. Austin creates too few chances in individual games, and opponents take advantage of this. In the last round, the team drew with Vancouver, but they were clearly lucky in terms of performance. When comparing the opponents, Minnesota is noticeably stronger at the moment.

Match Prediction for Minnesota United vs Austin: Victory for the Hosts

Sporting Kansas City vs New England Revolution

Both teams played to a goalless draw in the last round. Sporting's problems seem much more significant, as the team lacks balance. New England, on the other hand, has found its rhythm. The team has conceded only 10 goals in the championship and is confidently collecting points by playing defensively. Their unbeaten streak has already reached 7 matches. Personal encounters could be a crucial factor: New England Revolution is a very inconvenient opponent for Sporting. The hosts will face fierce resistance in the upcoming match, especially on the opponent's half. New England deserves points in the upcoming game.

Match Prediction for Sporting Kansas City vs New England Revolution: The Visitors Will Not Lose

Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City

The visitors will face a tough challenge in the upcoming game. St. Louis is only 14th in the table and scores less than one goal per match on average. The team has collected only 5 points on the road this season. Colorado finally broke their losing streak in the last round by defeating Real Salt Lake. The teams have different positions in the table, but both are not performing optimally. The problem with converting chances could be key in the upcoming match.

Match Prediction for Colorado Rapids vs St. Louis City: Total Under 3 Goals

Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps

In May, Vancouver already defeated Real Salt Lake, so it's surprising to see the hosts as the favorites for this match. They will once again face the strong defense of the Canadian team. The visitors have forgotten what it's like to lose and continue to steadily collect points. We believe in Vancouver's defense, which concedes less than a goal on average per season. Real, with its inconsistent attack, will have limited opportunities to score.

Prediction formatch Real Salt Lake vs Vancouver Whitecaps: home team's individual total under 1.5 goals

San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo

The teams are separated by just two spots in the standings. The hosts are on a five-game unbeaten streak, while the visitors have won two consecutive matches. Houston Dynamo has been surprising in recent games: the team hasn't conceded and has shown quality football. San Jose almost always scores, with the last game against New England being more of an exception. Looking at the head-to-head meetings, most have seen both teams scoring, with only the last one breaking the trend. Both teams are in good form at the moment and deserve to score at least once.

Prediction for the match San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo: both teams to score

New York City vs Chicago Fire

One of the league's dullest teams will face one of the most entertaining. Chicago doesn't adhere to stability, and their games are often high-scoring. It will be a bit of a struggle, as New York plays cautiously at home, preferring a defensive approach. The team skillfully adapts to any opponent and tries to catch them on counterattacks. We don't believe in a high-scoring nature for the upcoming match; much will depend on the hosts' actions, who are unlikely to engage in open football against the fast visitors.

Prediction for the match New York City vs Chicago Fire: total under 3 goals

Atlanta United vs Cincinnati

The bookmaker offers equal odds for the match, but the opponents are in different forms. Atlanta hasn't won since March, while Cincinnati is fighting for the top spot in the conference. The clubs last met in March, resulting in a draw (2:2). Since then, Atlanta's form has only worsened, while Cincinnati hasn't lost momentum. The visitors have a good chance of winning, so betting on them wouldn't be a mistake, but we won't take any risks and will opt for a more modest choice.

Prediction for the match Atlanta United vs Cincinnati: visitors not will lose