MLS Predictions

Orlando City

Orlando City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

27 February 2022

18:00

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Montreal CF

Montreal CF

Orlando City will be aiming to build on a pre-season win (3-1) over Tampa Bay when they take on Montreal in the opening match of the season. The Lions failed to impress in the MLS playoffs last term, with the team losing to Nashville in the last 16, but they are now ready for new challenges. Both Grinwis and Hope-Gund should miss the game with injuries, while important attac... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 February 2022 at 18:00

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

27 February 2022

00:30

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New England Revolution

New England Revolution

After suffering a loss to New York City in the 2020 MLS Cup final, Portland Timbers will look to kick off the new season in style when they face New England Revolution on Sunday. The last season finalists head into the match following a 3-0 warm-up win over Real Salt Lake, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of New England Revolution.

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This match will be played on 27 February 2022 at 00:30

San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

23:00

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New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls

San Jose Earthquakes and New York Red Bulls go head to head at Earthquakes Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. San Jose played no warm-up games ahead of the new MLS campaign, which could prove to be a big problem for the hosts in Sunday’s clash. New signing Jamiro Monteiro is likely to make his San Jose debut against New York Red Bulls, while Cameroo... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 23:00

Inter Miami

Inter Miami

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

23:00

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

All eyes will be on DRV PNK Stadium when Inter Miami and Chicago Fire take on each other in a highly-anticipated season opener. Inter Miami missed out on a place in the MLS playoffs last time out, and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Joevin Jones misses Sunday’s game through injury, while new signing experienced attacker Gonzalo Higua... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 23:00

DC United

DC United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

23:00

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Charlotte

Charlotte

Charlotte will be aiming to impress on their MLS debut when they face DC United at Audi Field on Sunday. Charlotte have big ambitions for their inaugural season in the Major League Soccer, but the bookies see them as underdogs in their opener. A man to watch in the away team will be experienced full-back Christian Fuchs, who played for Leicester City in the past, while fello... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 23:00

Austin FC

Austin FC

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

23:00

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FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati

Austin play host to Cincinnati at their Q2 Stadium in the opening match of the new MLS season. Austin were having their ups and downs in pre-season, and they head into the season opener following a 1-0 loss to Chicago. All Rodney Redes, Danny Hoesen, and Ulises Segura miss Sunday’s clash with injuries, while new signing Felipe Martins is likely to make MLS debut against Ci... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 23:00

FC Dallas

FC Dallas

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

22:30

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Toronto FC

Toronto FC

Dallas and Toronto face each other at Toyota Stadium in the opening match of the new MLS campaign. Dallas were producing fine displays in pre-season, with the team beating all Orlando City, San Antonio, and Houston Dynamo, while sharing the spoils with Chicago Fire. Guinea-Bissau defender is back from international duty, while new signing Paul Joseph Arriola is likely to mak... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 22:30

Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

20:30

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Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

Los Angeles FC will look to make a flying start to the new MLS campaign when they take on Colorado Rapids on Saturday. Los Angeles FC surprisingly missed out on a place in the playoffs last season, and, no doubt, they are determined to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Both Eddie Segura and Kwadwo Opoku miss the season opener with injuries, while experienced attacke... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 20:30

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2022

18:00

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Minnesota United

Minnesota United

Philadelphia Union will look to kick off the new MLS campaign in style when they take on Minnesota United at Subaru Park on Saturday. The U’s did well to beat Montreal and Nashville in the previous two warm-up games, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the season opener. New signing Mikael Uhre is eager to impress on his MLS debut, as well as former ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2022 at 18:00

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

20:00

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New York City

New York City

All eyes will be on Providence Park when Portland Timbers and New York City go head to head in the MLS title game. Portland set up a meeting with New York City by beating Real Salt Lake 2-0, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in the decider. Colombia international Dairon Asprilla is back from suspension, while all Attinella, Jome, Polo, Sulte, and Williamson are si... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 20:00

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

4 December 2021

23:30

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Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

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This match will be played on 4 December 2021 at 23:30

New England Revolution

New England Revolution

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 December 2021

01:30

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New York City

New York City

A spot in the MLS semis will be at stake when New England Revolution and New York City go head to head at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday morning. The Revs impressed in the regular season, with the team clinching top position in the Eastern Conference in style, but they can’t afford any complacency in the quarter-final game. Bruce Arena should have a full squad to choose fro... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 December 2021 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
Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver WhitecapsLos Angeles FCLos Angeles FC23/11/2025, 02:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CincinnatiCincinnatiInter MiamiInter Miami23/11/2025, 22:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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 1.66
Away Teams 1.35
Total (Combined) 3.01
29.9 min/Goal (1605 Goals in 533 matches)
47% Clean Sheets (250 times out of 533 matches)
60% Both Teams Scored (318 times out of 533 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 59%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 20%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 41%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 80%
MLS Match Stats (2025)
Shots Per Match 25.53
Shots / Match (Home) 14.04
Shots / Match (Away) 11.49
Fouls Per Match 24.08
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.98
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.1
Offsides Per Match 3.54
Players Participated 970

MLS Results

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, 00:10 Charlotte 1 - 3 New York City
08/11/2025, 21:00 Minnesota United 3 - 3 Seattle Sounders
08/11/2025, 23:00 FC Cincinnati 2 - 1 Columbus Crew
09/11/2025, 01:00 Inter Miami 4 - 0 Nashville SC
10/11/2025, 02:00 San Diego 4 - 0 Portland Timbers

MLS Fixtures

Date Match
23/11/2025, 02:30 Vancouver Whitecaps - Los Angeles FC
23/11/2025, 22:00 FC Cincinnati - Inter Miami
24/11/2025, 00:45 Philadelphia Union - New York City

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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