MLS Predictions

New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 March 2023

00:30

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Nashville

Nashville

Red Bull Arena will host Sunday’s football game between New York Red Bulls and Nashville, the two teams who meet for the third time in the Major League Soccer. The Metros aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Orlando City and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Nashville. New signing Cory Burke is pushing for a start, while Dru Yearwood remains on th... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 March 2023 at 00:30

New England Revolution

New England Revolution

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

5 March 2023

00:30

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Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo

After defeating Charlotte on the road in the season opener, New England Revolution will look to keep their 100% record intact when they face Houston Dynamo on Sunday morning. The Revs showed character in the Bank of America Stadium clash, with Henry Kessler scoring a late winner, and it is no wonder the odds for home triumph have been dropping. All Thomas McNamara, Nacho Gil... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 March 2023 at 00:30

Inter Miami

Inter Miami

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 March 2023

00:30

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Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union

All eyes will be on DRV PNK Stadium when Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union face each other in a highly-anticipated MLS game. The Herons kicked off the new MLS campaign with a 2-0 win over CF Montreal, but they face an uphill task in Sunday’s encounter. Haiti forward Shanyder Borgelin is pushing for a start after finding the net in the season opener, while all Nicolas Stef... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 March 2023 at 00:30

Columbus Crew

Columbus Crew

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 March 2023

00:30

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DC United

DC United

Following a heavy 4-1 loss to Philadelphia Union, Columbus Crew will look to record their first win of the season when they take on DC United on Sunday. Columbus failed to impress in the season opener, but the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat DC United on home soil. Christian Ramirez is sidelined with a foot injury, but he should be the only absentee in the home te... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 March 2023 at 00:30

Atlanta United

Atlanta United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 March 2023

00:30

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Toronto FC

Toronto FC

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes, Atlanta United will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Toronto in the Major League Soccer round 2. The Five Stripes continue life without Josef Martinez, who left the club in the last transfer window, and, in his absence, a man to watch in the home team will be talented midfielder Thiago Alm... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 March 2023 at 00:30

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

4 March 2023

21:30

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Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Los Angeles will look to kick off the new MLS season in style when they take on Portland Timbers on Saturday evening. The reigning champions were not in action at the weekend as the Los Angeles derby was postponed due to bad weather, and, no doubt, they are eager to pick up all three points from the opener. Goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau is banned for the match, while the opposit... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 March 2023 at 21:30

Seattle Sounders

Seattle Sounders

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

27 February 2023

01:00

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Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

Seattle Sounders will try to get off to a flying start when they take on Colorado Rapids in the season opener on Monday morning. Seattle missed out on a place in the MLS playoffs last season, and, no doubt, they are desperate to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Raul Ruidiaz is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts as the Peru international has established ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 February 2023 at 01:00

Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2023

03:30

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Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps play host to Real Salt Lake at their Providence Park in what is expected to be an exciting season opener. New signing Sergio Cordova is likely to make his Vancouver debut against Real Salt Lake, while Marcus Godinho and Michael Baldisimo are no longer parts of the team. Yet another new recruit Jean-Claude Ngando could play some part in Sunday’s clash as... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2023 at 03:30

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2023

03:30

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Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City

Providence Park will host Sunday’s MLS opener between Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City. The Timbers were producing fine showings in pre-season, with the team beating all New York City, Los Angeles Galaxy, and Sporting Kansas City, while sharing the spoils with Toronto. Portland are seen as favourites to beat Kansas City on home soil, but they will have to prove th... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2023 at 03:30

Los Angeles Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2023

02:30

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Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

All eyes will be on Dignity Health Sports Park when Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC face each other in the local derby on Sunday morning. LA Galaxy aim to make a flying start to the season, but they will have a big fish to fry in the Los Angeles derby. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Mexico forward Javier Hernandez Chicharito, while talented midfield... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2023 at 02:30

FC Dallas

FC Dallas

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2023

01:30

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Minnesota United

Minnesota United

Dallas welcome Minnesota United to their Toyota Stadium in the MLS season opener. The Toros did well to make it to the MLS Cup quarter-finals last time out, and they surely want to repeat the success in the new campaign. Talented forward Jesus Ferreira, who scored 18 goals last season, is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts, while latest signing Jose Mulato should... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2023 at 01:30

Austin FC

Austin FC

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2023

01:30

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St Louis City

St Louis City

Austin and St Louis City go head to head at Q2 Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. St Louis City aim to impress on their Major League Soccer debut, but the bookies see the newcomers as big underdogs in Sunday’s encounter. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be centre forward Joao Klauss, who played for Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in the past... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2023 at 01:30

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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 1.64
Away Teams 1.35
Total (Combined) 2.99
30.1 min/Goal (1578 Goals in 527 matches)
47% Clean Sheets (248 times out of 527 matches)
60% Both Teams Scored (314 times out of 527 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 25.53
Shots / Match (Home) 14.05
Shots / Match (Away) 11.48
Fouls Per Match 24.05
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.96
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.08
Offsides Per Match 3.55
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 - Minnesota United
07/11/2025, 21:00 Charlotte - New York City
08/11/2025, 21:00 Inter Miami - Nashville SC
09/11/2025, 21:00 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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