MLS Predictions

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

03:30

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Cincinnati

Cincinnati

Portland Timbers will try to recover from a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas es they welcome FC Cincinnati to their Providence Park on Sunday morning. The Timbers are eager to stay in the playoffs race and a win over Cincinnati will see them retain their spot in top seven. Forward Jonathan Rodriguez remains on the sidelines with injury, but the 32-year-old should be the only absentee i... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 03:30

Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

02:30

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Atlanta United

Atlanta United

Colorado Rapids will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Minnesota United when they face Atlanta United in an eagerly-awaited MLS game. The Rapids have a chance to climb to top seven in the Western Conference and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Five Stripes. Both Josh Atencio and Connor Ronan are out of contention with injuries for the home side. Atlanta Unite... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 02:30

Minnesota United

Minnesota United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

01:30

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Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders

Minnesota United will look to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions when they face Seattle Sounders at their Allianz Field on Sunday morning. Both Hassani Dotson and Ho-yeon Jung are out of contention with injuries for the home side, while midfielder Owen Gene is pushing for a recall to the starting XI. The Sounders, on the other hand, are after their... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 01:30

St Louis City

St Louis City

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

01:30

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

After sharing the spoils with Los Angeles FC at the weekend, Chicago Fire will look to return to winning ways in MLS when they welcome St. Louis City to their Soldier Field. Chicago Fire are seen as hot favourites to win Sunday’s clash and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach against St. Louis City. The likes of Kouame, Poreba, and Rogers remain i... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 01:30

Austin FC

Austin FC

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

01:30

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FC Dallas

FC Dallas

Sunday’s football game at Q2 Stadium pits together Austin FC and FC Dallas, the two playoffs-chasing sides. Los Verdes aim to retain their spot in top seven and their four-game unbeaten run in MLS must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of FC Dallas’ visit. Forward Brandon Vazquez remains in the recovery room, but the 26-year-old should be the only absentee in the home... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 01:30

Toronto FC

Toronto FC

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

Following a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC will look to return to winning ways in MLS when they face Columbus Crew on Sunday morning. The Reds have slim playoffs chances as they are 14 points behind top nine, but the hope dies last. Canadian forward Deandre Kerr is pushing for a rare start after scoring a late equalizer against Philadelphia, while the likes of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

Orlando City

Orlando City

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City

Orlando City will be aiming to build on a thrilling 4-1 win over Messi-less Inter Miami when they face Sporting Kansas City at their Inter&Co Stadium. The Lions have been producing excellent performances in MLS of late and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to win Sunday’s encounter. Bear in mind, though, that Uruguay midfielder Cesar Araujo serves a one-... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union will look to retain top position in the standings when they face New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena. The U’s are leading the chase for the Eastern Conference title, but both FC Cincinnati and Nashville are still breathing down their neck. Jakob Glesnes serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while fellow defender Ian Glavinovich ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

New England Revolution

New England Revolution

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over DC United, New England Revolution will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Los Angeles FC on Sunday morning. The Revs did well to put an end to their three-game losing run, but they should not stop now. Bearing any fresh injury worries, boss Caleb Porter is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the capital cl... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

Inter Miami

Inter Miami

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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Los Angeles Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy

Chase Stadium will be the centre of attention when Inter Miami and Los Angeles Galaxy lock horns in a highly-anticipated MLS game. The Herons want to move one step closer to booking their spot in the playoffs and they are likely to go all guns blazing at L.A. Galaxy in Sunday’s showdown. Fit-again ace Leo Messi is expected to play some part, while goalkeeper Drake Callende... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

Charlotte

Charlotte

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

Bank of America Stadium will host Sunday’s football game between Charlotte and Real Salt Lake, the two mid-table sides. Charlotte have found their best form of late and you should know that they are eyeing their sixth consecutive league win. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be former Premier League ace Wilfried Zaha, who scored the winner against FC Cincinnati... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

CF Montreal

CF Montreal

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

00:30

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DC United

DC United

CF Montreal and DC United, the two bottom-table sides, face each other at Saputo Stadium on Sunday morning. The Canadians have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating New England Revolution on the road, while sharing the spoils with Atlanta United at home and they are surely capable of matching DC United at their Saputo Stadium.

The likes of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 00:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
31 October 2025 • 14:27 UTC • 1 min read
MLS Predictions

Weekly MLS Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our expert tips for the Major League Soccer (MLS), covering the most popular football betting markets such as Match Result, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), Over/Under 2.5 Goals, Total Goals, and Correct Score. Our MLS betting tips are updated weekly to reflect team form, tactical setups, and player availability across both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

MLS Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
Portland TimbersPortland TimbersSan Diego FCSan Diego FC02/11/2025, 01:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
FC DallasFC DallasVancouver WhitecapsVancouver Whitecaps02/11/2025, 01:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Columbus CrewColumbus CrewCincinnatiCincinnati02/11/2025, 23:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Austin FCAustin FCLos Angeles FCLos Angeles FC03/11/2025, 01:30
  • Correct Score: 2-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 12.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Seattle SoundersSeattle SoundersMInnesota UnitedMInnesota United04/11/2025, 03:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win

MLS Betting Stats and Data

Our MLS betting analysis is based on comprehensive data from North America’s top professional football league. We evaluate essential betting statistics such as goal averages, BTTS rates, and clean sheet frequencies to assess team balance and playing style. These figures are used to generate data-driven football betting tips, highlighting where trends in scoring, home advantage, and defensive reliability align with strong market value. Recent MLS seasons have produced an average of around 2.9 goals per match, with home teams winning roughly 47% of the time. The league’s mix of fast-paced attacking football and travel-related fatigue patterns makes MLS betting tips particularly valuable for goal-oriented markets such as Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score (BTTS).

MLS Stats (2025)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.65
Away Teams 1.35
Total (Combined) 3
30 min/Goal (1584 Goals in 528 matches)
47% Clean Sheets (248 times out of 528 matches)
60% Both Teams Scored (315 times out of 528 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 44%
Draw 25%
Away Win 31%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 78%
Over 2.5 57%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 20%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 42%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 80%
MLS Match Stats (2025)
Shots Per Match 25.52
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.47
Fouls Per Match 24.04
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.96
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.08
Offsides Per Match 3.54
Players Participated 970

MLS Results

Date Match
23/10/2025, 00:30 Chicago Fire 3 - 1 Orlando City
23/10/2025, 02:30 Portland Timbers 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake
30/10/2025, 02:30 Los Angeles FC 2 - 1 Austin
01/11/2025, 19:30 New York City 0 - 0 Charlotte
01/11/2025, 21:30 Chicago Fire 0 - 3 Philadelphia Union
01/11/2025, 23:30 Nashville SC 2 - 1 Inter Miami
02/11/2025, 01:30 FC Dallas 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps
02/11/2025, 01:30 Portland Timbers 2 - 2 San Diego

MLS Fixtures

Date Match
02/11/2025, 23:30 Columbus Crew 4 - 0 FC Cincinnati
03/11/2025, 01:45 Austin 1 - 4 Los Angeles FC
04/11/2025, 03:45 Seattle Sounders 4 - 2 Minnesota United
08/11/2025, 00:00 Charlotte - New York City
08/11/2025, 21:00 Inter Miami - Nashville SC
09/11/2025, 14:00 San Diego - Portland Timbers

What are MLS Predictions?

MLS predictions are expert evaluations of likely outcomes throughout Major League Soccer’s regular season and playoffs. Each MLS prediction focuses on team strength, tactical trends, and recent performance to find value in key betting markets such as Match Result, Over/Under 2.5 Goals, and Both Teams to Score (BTTS). A team of football analysts tracks variables like fixture congestion, altitude differences, and travel schedules between U.S. and Canadian cities to ensure that MLS betting forecasts remain accurate and data-driven from the opening round to the MLS Cup Final. Our football predictions combine long-term statistical modelling with weekly performance updates, ensuring bettors receive consistent insights based on both data and match context.

How are MLS Predictions determined?

Our analysts develop MLS predictions through a structured process that combines statistical modelling, tactical evaluation, and betting market tracking. As one of the most dynamic leagues in world football, Major League Soccer demands continuous data updates due to its long season, high travel demands, and conference-based format.

The 3 key steps behind our MLS predictions are as follows.

  • Evaluating team form and seasonal trends
  • Analysing tactical systems and coaching styles
  • Aligning performance data with betting markets
  1. Evaluating team form and seasonal trends. The first step in building accurate MLS predictions involves studying recent results, goal averages, and defensive consistency for each team. Since MLS features unique challenges such as travel distances and cross-conference matchups, our analysts evaluate home and away records separately to identify strong form patterns and potential regressions.
  2. Analysing tactical systems and coaching styles. The second step in shaping dependable MLS forecasts involves reviewing how each team adapts to different opponents. We evaluate formations, tempo control, and substitution strategies of each MLS team alongside player fatigue caused by heavy travel or tight scheduling. Managerial decisions, such as lineup rotations before or after international breaks, play a crucial role in shaping our football predictions for the MLS.
  3. Aligning performance data with betting markets. The final step in producing consistent MLS predictions integrates form-based data with current bookmaker odds. Our analysts monitor market shifts caused by injuries, suspensions, and fixture congestion, ensuring that every MLS betting tip reflects both statistical reality and market efficiency.

When are MLS Predictions released?

MLS predictions are typically published at the start of each week, with new football tips available on Monday or Tuesday at 1 PM (UK time) to cover the upcoming weekend fixtures. For midweek games, updated MLS predictions are released during the preceding weekend, giving bettors ample time to review team news and data. This schedule ensures that all MLS predictions are based on the latest performance metrics, confirmed lineups, and betting market information, in line with the structured update cycles used for Europa League forecasts.

What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for the MLS?

The three most appealing betting markets for Major League Soccer (MLS) are Home Wins, Over 2.5 Goals, and Both Teams to Score (BTTS). These markets offer the best mix of frequency and risk in the MLS, balancing consistency in attacking output with the league’s trademark unpredictability caused by travel distances and fixture congestion.

What are the most appealing Betting Markets to bet on for the MLS

More information about the 3 best betting markets for the MLS is given below.

  • Home Wins. The Home Wins market in the MLS has delivered steady returns across the last five seasons, averaging around 47% between 2021 and 2025, compared with 26% draws and 27% away wins. Home-field advantage remains a key factor in the American league due to the vast geographical distances between cities and differing climates and altitudes. Teams like LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club), Philadelphia Union, and FC Cincinnati regularly dominate at home, making Home Wins one of the most consistent markets for bettors seeking value in MLS predictions.
  • Over 2.5 Goals. The Over 2.5 Goals market has proven to be highly reliable for MLS betting tips, with between 55% and 62% of matches surpassing this line since 2021. Major League Soccer averages around 2.9 to 3.1 goals per match, driven by aggressive attacking play and frequent late scoring. Clubs such as Atlanta United and Inter Miami contribute to this goal trend through their high-tempo offensive strategies, keeping the Over 2.5 Goals market active throughout the MLS season.
  • Both Teams to Score (BTTS). The BTTS market remains strong in the MLS, with both teams finding the net in 56% to 63% of matches across recent seasons. These MLS stats reflect the competitive balance and open style of play that defines the league. MLS fixtures involving Seattle Sounders, Orlando City, and St. Louis City SC often produce goals at both ends, making BTTS one of the most appealing betting markets for Major League Soccer followers seeking steady engagement.

The table below summarises MLS results from the past five seasons across these key markets.

Season Home Wins Draws Away Wins Over 2.5 Goals BTTS Avg. Goals / Match
2021 48% 27% 25% 53% 59% 2.78
2022 49% 25% 26% 59% 60% 2.97
2023 48% 29% 23% 55% 56% 2.76
2024 45% 25% 30% 61% 63% 3.11
2025 44% 25% 31% 57% 60% 3.00

Related Leagues We Cover

Explore more of the world’s leading football tournaments with our expert predictions and betting tips connected to Major League Soccer.

  • Premier League Predictions. Our Premier League predictions analyse England’s top flight, focusing on tactical balance, player form, and key betting markets.
  • Champions League Predictions. Champions League forecasts study Europe’s elite competition, highlighting high-pressure knockout rounds and tactical contrasts.
  • Europa League Predictions. Our Europa League predictions assess Europe’s secondary competition, identifying value in unpredictable fixtures and squad rotations.
  • Gold Cup Predictions. Gold Cup forecasts cover North America’s premier international event, linking MLS form with performances from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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