Major League Soccer stats and tips
Atlanta v Nashville - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Nashville SC's recent Major League Soccer outings have been packed with goalmouth excitement. Every one of their last 7 have had over 2.5 goals, and Saturday against Atlanta United should deliver more of the same. Fans of both sides will be hoping that B. Callaghan II and Ronny Deila send their lads out to attack.
Toronto v New England - Over / Under 3.5 Goals - under
New England Revolution travel to Toronto FC for this Saturday night fixture. 6 of KickOff's tipsters expect it will wind up with under 3.5 goals. That could mean anything from a nil-nil to an exciting, end-to-end 2-1 win for one side or another. It does rule out a real goalfest though.
Columbus v Charlotte - Both Teams To Score & Result - home
Charlotte will be aware that 1 goal may not be enough to get the win against Columbus Crew on Sunday morning. Wilfried Nancy's team have the best record in Major League Soccer when it comes to conceding yet still claiming victory (5 of their 10 matches), so keeping things tight might be the best route to victory for Dean Smith and his Charlotte team at MAPFRE Stadium.
DC United v Colorado - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
Audi Field plays host as Colorado Rapids and DC United clash on Sunday morning, in what could prove to be a real crowd-pleaser. C. Armas's side have the highest number of BTTS + draws of any side in the division - 3 in 10 matches. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.33.
Miami v NY Red Bulls - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
New York RB's recent matches in Major League Soccer have delivered goals and thrills along the way, but it has been too long since Sandro Schwarz's players gave their followers a ding-dong battle with goals galore. There have been under 4.5 goals in each of their last 15 games.
Montreal v Philadelphia - Double Chance - away win or draw
Trekking across the width and breadth of the country to support your club can be a thankless task, and Montreal Impact’s hardy follows know that feeling especially well right now. Their team, led by L. Courtois, has not won any of their last 11 Major League Soccer matches, and there will be little hope they can end that run against Philadelphia Union at Stade Saputo on Sunday morning. Backing opposition gaffer Bradley Wellmen to extend the run by leading his side to a positive result is available at best odds of 1.50.
Austin v Minnesota - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring matches aren't always boring, but fans of Austin have had lots of chances to test that theory this campaign. 8 of their side's matches in Major League Soccer have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will E. Ramsay and his Minnesota United team be capable of adding some goals into this fixture on Sunday? Or will it be more of the same?
Chicago v Orlando - Double Chance - away win or draw
We all dream of our club suddenly becoming invincible, and for some fans that dream comes true. It has been weeks since Orlando City’s happy supporters watched their lads lose in Major League Soccer. Óscar Alexander Pareja Gómez’s squad is now unbeaten in 7 outings, and he'll be expecting that they can keep going against Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on Sunday morning. Best value odds of 1.53 can be grabbed to back Orlando City the double chance market.
San Diego v Dallas - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's what's required of San Diego boss M. Varas on Sunday. His side face Dallas having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 3 Major League Soccer matches.
Vancouver v Salt Lake - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake have met in the Major League Soccer, goals have been the order of the day. Both sides have scored in each of their last 7 matches against one another, so the BC Place Stadium crowd will be expecting another thriller on Sunday morning.
LAFC v Houston - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Los Angeles FC and Houston Dynamo have laboured through a number of low-scoring matches in recent years. With each of their last 5 Major League Soccer matches ending with under 2.5 goals, the strikers picked by Steven Cherundolo and B. Olsen may be going home disappointed on morning.
Seattle v Saint Louis City - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw
It might not be an honour they're all that enamoured with, but Saint Louis City currently lead all opponents in Major League Soccer when it comes to fixtures in which they have been level at both the break and the final whistle this season, with their tally now at 4 in 10 matches. They will put that somewhat unwelcome consistency to the test against Seattle Sounders at Stubhub Center on Sunday, in a fixture that could see yet another tie.
San Jose v Portland - Win / Draw / Win - away win
Losing streaks can be incredibly difficult to break, but that's the task facing SJ Earthquakes boss Bruce Arena on Sunday. His team faces Portland Timbers having been beaten in each of their last 3 Major League Soccer games.
NY City v Cincinnati - Win / Draw / Win - away win
It's all eyes on Cincinnati at the moment. They've beaten the opposition in 5 consecutive Major League Soccer outings, and Pat Noonan will be desperate to maintain that winning streak as they come up against New York City at Citi Field on Sunday night.
Sporting KC v LA Galaxy - Double Chance - away win or draw
Sporting KC have consistently struggled against Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer in recent years. The two clubs have clashed on 5 occasions since 2022, and Los Angeles Galaxy have been unbeaten in them all. Monday's game at Children's Mercy Park could be another hard one for Peter Vermes & co.
Chicago v Atlanta - Double Chance - away win or draw
Chicago Fire have found something of a bogey team in Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer in recent years. The two teams have clashed on 6 occasions since 2022, and Atlanta United have remained unbeaten in them all. Saturday's game at Toyota Park could be another hard one for F. Klopas & co.
Minnesota v Miami - Half Time / Full Time - draw+draw
It may not be an honour they're especially proud of, but Inter Miami currently lead all opposition in Major League Soccer when it comes to matches in which they have been level at both the break and the final whistle this campaign, with their tally now at 3 in 9 games. They will put that unwanted consistency to the test versus Minnesota United at Allianz Field on Saturday, in a fixture that could see yet another stalemate.
Toronto v DC United - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Toronto FC and DC United have met in the Major League Soccer, goals have been the order of the day. Both teams have scored in each of their last 11 matches against one another, so the BMO Field faithful will be expecting another thriller on Saturday night.
Portland v Sporting KC - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like backing goals and picking a victor, then the upcoming game between Sporting KC and Portland Timbers could warrant a closer look. Peter Vermes's side have lost 5 games this season in which both clubs have found the net. That's the most in Major League Soccer.
