MLS Predictions

Los Angeles Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

26 February 2024

01:30

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Inter Miami

Inter Miami

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake, Inter Miami will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday morning. Leo Messi and Co. have big ambitions for the 2024 Major League Soccer campaign, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the visiting side. All Corentin Jean, Ian Fray, and Franco Negri are ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 February 2024 at 01:30

Nashville

Nashville

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

22:00

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New York Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls

Nashville and New York Red Bulls take on each other at Geodis Park in what is expected to be a close MLS encounter. Nashville did well to beat Moca in the CONCACAF Champions League, but Sunday’s MLS opener will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. As always, a man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Hany Mukhtar, who scored 15 goals last term, while... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 22:00

Cincinnati

Cincinnati

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

19:30

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Toronto FC

Toronto FC

Cincinnati will be aiming to build on the CONCACAF CL win over Cavalier when they take on Toronto FC in their MLS opener. Important defender Matt Miazga misses Sunday’s clash through suspension, while both London Aghedo and Nick Hagglund should miss out with injuries. New recruits Corey Baird and Miles Robinson are likely to make their Cincinnati debuts in MLS against the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 19:30

Portland Timbers

Portland Timbers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

03:30

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Colorado Rapids

Colorado Rapids

Portland Timbers play host to Colorado Rapids at their Providence Park in the opening match of their MLS campaign. Portland were anything but impressive in preseason, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat Colorado Rapids in front of home fans. Marvin Loria remains on the sidelines with a long-term injury, while Claudio Bravo will be out of contention until late A... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 03:30

St Louis City

St Louis City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

01:30

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Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

St Louis City and Real Salt Lake take on each other at CITYPARK in what is expected to be an interesting MLS game. St Louis City aim to build on a 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Sunday’s game comes too early for Sweden international Rasmus Alm, who is closing in on a return.

The Royals, on the other hand, kicked o... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 01:30

Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

01:30

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Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City

Shell Energy Stadium will host Sunday’s football game between Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City, the two teams who take on each other in the season opener. The Orange Crush were beaten by both Leones Negros and Orlando City in pre-season and given their poor display in the CONCACAF Champions League defeat to St Louis City, home win should not be considered. Carlos Fe... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 01:30

FC Dallas

FC Dallas

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

01:30

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San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes

FC Dallas take on San Jose Earthquakes in the opening match of their MLS campaign. The Toros defeated the likes of Odd (4-1) and DC United (2-0) in their last two warm-up games, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Sunday’s encounter. Both Alan Velasco and Geovane Jesus are out of contention with injuries for the home side. The Earthquakes, on the oth... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 01:30

Austin FC

Austin FC

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

01:30

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Minnesota United

Minnesota United

Austin FC welcome Minnesota United to their Q2 Stadium in the opening match of the season. Austin FC are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful 2023 MLS campaign and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Loons. It has to be noted that the club chiefs have added the likes of Diego Rubio, Guilherme Biro, and Brendan Hines-Ike to the squad. Minnesota Unit... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 01:30

Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

00:30

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Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire square off against each other at Subaru Park in what is expected to be an interesting season opener. The U’s are high on confidence following the CONCACAF Champions League triumph over Saprissa, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Jakob Glesnes misses Sunday’s game with injury, while Leon Flach faces race against the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 00:30

Orlando City

Orlando City

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

00:30

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CF Montreal

CF Montreal

Orlando City will look to kick-start the new MLS campaign in style when they take on CF Montreal at their Exploria Stadium on Sunday morning. The Lions enjoyed a very successful preseason, with the team recording six wins and one draw and, as a result, the odds for home win have been dropping. Rodrigo Schlegel misses the match through suspension, while both Jack Lynn and Fav... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 00:30

DC United

DC United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

00:30

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New England Revolution

New England Revolution

DC United will look to put an end to their three-game losing run in pre-season when they take on New England Revolution in the season opener. The capital club were struggling at the back in the warm-up games, but the bookies still see them as favourites to win Sunday’s encounter. Christian Benteke is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts, while new signings Matti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 at 00:30

Charlotte

Charlotte

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

25 February 2024

00:30

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New York City

New York City

Charlotte take on New York City at Bank of America Stadium in the opening match of their MLS campaign. Charlotte were producing fine performances in pre-season, but they still face a tough challenge in their season opener. New signings Djibril Diani and Nikola Petkovic are likely to make their MLS debuts against the Blue Pigeons, while both Karol Swiderski and Kamil Jozwiak ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 February 2024 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
Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia UnionNew York CityNew York City24/11/2025, 00:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 1.36
Total (Combined) 3.01
29.9 min/Goal (1613 Goals in 535 matches)
47% Clean Sheets (251 times out of 535 matches)
60% Both Teams Scored (319 times out of 535 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 79%
Over 2.5 59%
Over 3.5 36%
Over 4.5 20%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 21%
Under 2.5 41%
Under 3.5 64%
Under 4.5 80%
MLS Match Stats (2025)
Shots Per Match 25.55
Shots / Match (Home) 14.03
Shots / Match (Away) 11.52
Fouls Per Match 24.09
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.98
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.11
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 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC
23/11/2025, 22:00 FC Cincinnati 0 - 4 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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