Predictions for the 17th round of MLS, May 31 – June 2

St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes

The home team finds it very difficult to earn points, whereas the visitors are looking good and continue to hold a mid-table position. San Jose is quite an entertaining team, as they score more than two goals per match on average and concede almost two goals as well. St. Louis has a solid advantage in head-to-head encounters, but now it seems like times have changed. The visitors' attack is capable of earning points since St. Louis significantly lags behind in potential.

Match Prediction for St. Louis City vs San Jose Earthquakes: visitors will not lose

Nashville vs New York City

The match is expected to be interesting: one of the best attacks in MLS will face a top-tier defense. Nashville is the league's top team in home results, while New York has only earned six points away. Head-to-head encounters do not give anyone an advantage, as opponents often win on their home turf. If we look at the current form, we give the edge to the hosts – their attacking potential is much richer. It will be tough for New York to hold out, as anyone trying to play defensively against Nashville inevitably concedes.

Match Prediction for Nashville vs New York City: home win

Cincinnati vs DC United

This match will depend solely on the visitors' attitude, as they will set the pace of the game. DC United is one of the worst teams in the conference when playing away. There is no doubt about Cincinnati, as the team knows its business. They have not lost this season in front of their fans, winning five out of six possible games. We are not going against the trend, and the decision will be quite logical.

Match Prediction for Cincinnati vs DC United: home win

Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew

Will the visitors take revenge? This will be the second meeting between the teams this season. Inter has one victory, but the second one will be challenging: Messi and company are struggling in the recent MLS rounds. Columbus, in turn, has also started dropping points. We see no point in picking a winner, as both teams are not in their best form. One fact to note: until the last head-to-head, the clubs regularly exchanged goals, having done so 8 times in a row. It's time to return to that trend, as defense is not the strong suit of these teams.

Match Prediction for Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew: both teams to score

Montreal Impact vs New England Revolution

The Canadians have woken up but have not started acting optimally. Undoubtedly, the team is earning points, but not consistently. Victory remains a difficult goal. New England, on the other hand, has found its niche and has the strongest defense in the conference. Do not expect there won't be many goals, as the opponents have low scoring efficiency this season. Defense will take center stage: whoever minimizes their mistakes is likely to win.

Match Prediction for Montreal Impact vs New England Revolution: Total Under 3 Goals

New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United

The "Red Bulls" have secured most of their points at home and have lost only once, while Atlanta has only managed to earn two points away. The match seems straightforward, as we shouldn't always believe in miracles. Atlanta struggles to score, whereas New York is capable of playing for results and has no issues with scoring efficiency. The Red Bulls are gaining momentum and are expected to delight their fans once again.

Match Prediction for New York Red Bulls vs Atlanta United: Home Win

Orlando City vs Chicago Fire

We are in for a fantastic match, as teams with impressive attacking potential face off. Both Orlando and Chicago have been consistently scoring over the past month and have secured most of their points. The opponents have already played one head-to-head match this season, which unexpectedly ended in a goalless draw. We expect the teams to make it up to the fans and surprise with their scoring this time. Defensive actions are not the clubs' strong suits, so there is a likelihood of a high-scoring scenario.

Match Prediction for Orlando City vs Chicago Fire: Total Over 2.5 Goals

Toronto vs Charlotte

The match holds a certain intrigue: the question is who will break their poor form. Toronto hasn't really found their form since the start of the season, while Charlotte has slowed down after a successful start. The Canadians regularly score at home, and this factor could be key when choosing a bet, as Charlotte doesn't have issues with scoring—they have scored in almost all their lost matches. We won't reinvent the wheel and will bet on both teams to score.

Match Prediction for Toronto vs Charlotte: Both Teams to Score

Dallas vs Philadelphia Union

The hosts will face a real test as one of the MLS leaders comes to visit. Philadelphia scores an average of 2 goals per season and rarely notices anyone in their path. Dallas, on the other hand, struggles with converting chances and continues to chase the playoff zone, playing well every other game. For Philadelphia, the upcoming opponent is convenient, as they don't create problems in organizing football. We see no reasons that could prevent the visitors from taking maximum points.

Match Prediction for Dallas vs Philadelphia Union: Away Win

Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City

The hosts secured a splendid victory against New York City in the last round and will be in good form. Their opponent had more time to rest, having skipped the 16th round. It's hard to give a proper assessment of Sporting, as the team does not deliver consistent results. Houston appears much more stable in attack, and this factor could be crucial in the encounter. Additionally, the head-to-head record clearly favors the home team.

Match Prediction for Houston Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City: Home Win

Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake

The Galaxy lost again. This time to San Jose by a narrow margin. Will there be any victory at all this season? Real Salt Lake, who also doesn't look great but has significantly more points in the standings, is coming to visit. The bookmaker continues to believe in the home team, but they haven't defeated this opponent in front of their fans for a long time. We have a strong trend in this match: it will be difficult for this Los Angeles to win.

Match Prediction for Los Angeles Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake: Visitors Will Not Lose

San Diego Zest vs Austin

We are in for an interesting clash of two different styles: the hosts' attack and the visitors' defense. San Diego lost in the last round, but that's not surprising as Seattle takes most of the points at home. Austin hasn't lost in the last five rounds, but has only won once. The team likes to draw, but that is unlikely to secure a playoff spot. The opponents have already met this season, and Austin unexpectedly celebrated a victory. We expect a motivated San Diego in front of their fans, and that they will be able to redeem themselves for the loss in the last game.

Match Prediction for San Diego Zest vs Austin: Home Win

Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United

We might witness the most intriguing matchup of the round. Seattle is yet to lose at home this season, and Minnesota will have to break this tradition. The teams are positioned next to each other in the table, and both need points as they can climb to second place in the conference. Looking at the head-to-head record, Seattle has a clear advantage. The game could go either way in terms of the winner, so we suggest not guessing. Here's another suggestion: Seattle often plays defensively at home and tries to minimize mistakes, which is important as this is a match against a direct competitor. We don't believe in a high number of goals and suggest betting on a low-scoring game.

Match Prediction for Seattle Sounders vs Minnesota United: Total Under 3