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
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
(1560 Goals in 522 matches)
47% Clean Sheets
(247 times out of 522 matches)
59% Both Teams Scored
(310 times out of 522 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 |
34% |
| Over 4.5 |
20% |
| Goals |
% of Matches Under |
| Under 0.5 |
7% |
| Under 1.5 |
22% |
| Under 2.5 |
42% |
| Under 3.5 |
66% |
| Under 4.5 |
80% |
| MLS Match Stats (2025) |
| Shots Per Match |
25.55 |
| Shots / Match (Home) |
14.06 |
| Shots / Match (Away) |
11.49 |
| Fouls Per Match |
24.02 |
| Fouls / Match (Home) |
11.92 |
| Fouls / Match (Away) |
12.1 |
| Offsides Per Match |
3.54 |
| Players Participated |
970 |
MLS Results
| Date |
Match |
| 25/10/2025, 00:00 |
Inter Miami |
3 - 1 |
Nashville SC |
| 26/10/2025, 21:30 |
Philadelphia Union |
2 - 2 |
Chicago Fire |
| 26/10/2025, 23:30 |
Vancouver Whitecaps |
3 - 0 |
FC Dallas |
| 27/10/2025, 01:30 |
San Diego |
2 - 1 |
Portland Timbers |
| 27/10/2025, 22:45 |
FC Cincinnati |
1 - 0 |
Columbus Crew |
| 28/10/2025, 01:00 |
Minnesota United |
0 - 0 |
Seattle Sounders |
MLS Fixtures
| 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 |
- |
Inter Miami |
| 02/11/2025, 01:30 |
FC Dallas |
- |
Vancouver Whitecaps |
| 02/11/2025, 01:30 |
Portland Timbers |
- |
San Diego |
| 02/11/2025, 23:30 |
Columbus Crew |
- |
FC Cincinnati |
| 03/11/2025, 01:45 |
Austin |
- |
Los Angeles FC |
| 04/11/2025, 03:45 |
Seattle Sounders |
- |
Minnesota United |
| 07/11/2025, 17:00 |
Vancouver Whitecaps |
- |
FC Dallas |
| 07/11/2025, 17:00 |
Charlotte |
- |
New York City |
| 08/11/2025, 17:00 |
Inter Miami |
- |
Nashville SC |
| 08/11/2025, 17:00 |
Minnesota United |
- |
Seattle Sounders |
| 08/11/2025, 17:00 |
FC Cincinnati |
- |
Columbus Crew |
| 08/11/2025, 17:00 |
Los Angeles FC |
- |
Austin |
| 08/11/2025, 17:00 |
Philadelphia Union |
- |
Chicago Fire |
| 09/11/2025, 17:00 |
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

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.