Major League Soccer stats and tips
Toronto v Cincinnati - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Cincinnati have been Major League Soccer's entertainers this term, at least in when it comes to producing high scoring matches. No other side comes close to their record of having played in 3 six-goal thrillers this season. Can they make that 4 when they face Toronto FC on Saturday evening? With odds of 13.00 on offer, it might be worth backing.
Austin v LA Galaxy - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at may be anticipating plenty goalmouth action on Saturday, and with good reason if Los Angeles Galaxy's past record is to be continued. There have been a goal in both nets in 5 of their 6 Major League Soccer matches this season, more than any side in the competition.
Montreal v Philadelphia - Win / Draw / Win - home win
Bad form can be tough to shift, but that's what's required of Philadelphia Union boss B. Carnell on Saturday. His team faces Montreal Impact having failed to get anything but defeat out of their last 7 Major League Soccer games.
Portland v LAFC - Double Chance - away win or draw
Following your football club can be hard going, and Portland Timbers’s long-suffering follows know that feeling especially well right now. Their club, led by P. Neville, has not won any of their last 5 Major League Soccer matches, and few will be expecting them to end that run against Los Angeles FC at Providence Park on Saturday night. Backing opposition manager S. Cherundolo to extend the run by guiding his side to anything other than a defeat can be backed at top odds of 1.22.
Miami v NY Red Bulls - Both Teams To Score & Result - home
New York RB will be aware that 1 goal is unlikely to be enough to come out on top against Inter Miami on Sunday morning. J. Mascherano's team have the best record in Major League Soccer when it comes to conceding yet still claiming victory (3 of their 5 games), so focusing on defence might be the only viable route for S. Schwarz and his New York RB team at .
New England v DC United - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - under
Games with 5 goals or more don’t come around every day, but DC United's hardy followers have now been waiting 8 matches to see their club serve one up. A frustrating statistic in anyone's book. Will the run be broken on Sunday morning, as they face M. Mitrovic's New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium? With odds of 1.11 on there being under 4.5 goals, the bookies certainly don’t think so.
Vancouver v NY City - Over / Under 1.5 Goals - over
All of New York City's last 7 Major League Soccer outings has had two or more goals, suggesting that we could be in for a treat as they face Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday morning.
Chicago v Atlanta - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Fans travelling to Toyota Park this Sunday to watch Atlanta United and Chicago Fire might already be fearing a boring morning, and who could blame them? G. Martino's charges have been involved in 1 nil-nils this season, the highest number of any team in Major League Soccer. Will either side break the deadlock? You can bet against it at best odds of 17.00.
Dallas v Saint Louis City - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring encounters aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Saint Louis City have had too many chances to test that theory this campaign. 5 of their side's encounters in Major League Soccer have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will E. Quill and his Dallas team be capable of adding some goals into this clash on Sunday? Or will it be more of the same?
Sporting KC v San Jose - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
K. Zavagnin won't be looking forward to going up against SJ Earthquakes in Major League Soccer on Sunday. B. Arena's side have been ahead at HT and gone on to claim victory at final whistle more often than any other club in the Major League Soccer this season - 4 times in total. That record suggests it may be a demoralising morning for Sporting KC, and that backing SJ Earthquakes in the HT FT market would be a smart move at odds of 2.90.
Colorado v Houston - Half Time / Full Time - home+home
B. Olsen won't be looking forward to going up against Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer on Sunday. C. Armas's side have been ahead at halftime and gone on to secure the win at FT more frequently than any other team in the Major League Soccer this season - 3 times in total. That stat suggests there's every chance of it being a demoralising morning for Houston Dynamo, and that backing Colorado Rapids in the HT FT market could be a great shout at odds of 3.40.
Columbus v Orlando - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
Orlando City's recent Major League Soccer games have been full of goalmouth excitement. Each of their last 9 have had over 2.5 goals, and Monday against Columbus Crew may well be more of the same. Fans of both sides will be hoping that Ó. Pareja Gómez and W. Nancy send their sides out to go for glory.
Seattle v Salt Lake - Both Teams To Score - yes
Real Salt Lake followers have come to expect drama at each end when their side plays in Major League Soccer, with both teams having found the net in every one of their last 5 games. Seattle Sounders on Monday morning should be another goal-fest.
Toronto v Austin - Both Teams To Score & Result - draw
BMO Field is the backdrop as Austin and Toronto FC go head-to-head on Saturday evening, in what could well be a tight affair. N. Estévez Martínez's side have the most BTTS + draws of any club in the league - 2 in 6 matches. An extension of that record can be backed at 4.33.
Montreal v NY Red Bulls - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - over
If you fancy a thriller on Saturday evening, then the clash between Montreal Impact and New York RB could be one to watch. M. Donadel's team lead Major League Soccer in most matches with at least 3 goals scored so far this season. 6 of their Major League Soccer games have already gone that way. With form like that, surely only an entirely negative game plan from S. Schwarz's men could ruin the spectacle.
Atlanta v Nashville - Over / Under 0.5 Goals - under
Fans heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday to watch Atlanta United and Nashville SC might already be fearing a long morning, and who could blame them? G. Martino's charges have produced 1 nil-nils this season, more than any team in Major League Soccer. Will either side break the deadlock? You can bet against it at leading odds of 13.00.
Cincinnati v Chicago - Over / Under 5.5 Goals - over
Cincinnati have been Major League Soccer's entertainers this season, at least in terms of serving up goal-filled games. No other side comes close to their record of having taken part in 3 six-goal thrillers this term. Can they bring their tally to 4 when they face Chicago Fire on Sunday morning? With odds of 8.00 on offer, it might be one to watch.
Orlando v Houston - Over / Under 4.5 Goals - over
If you're in the market for goals this Sunday, you could probably do worse than betting on the game at Orlando City Stadium. 4 of Orlando City's Major League Soccer fixtures this campaign have finished with over 4.5 goals - the most in the competition. Who would rule out another, especially with odds of 3.25 available?
Philadelphia v DC United - Both Teams To Score & Result -
If you like putting your money on goals and picking a winner, then the upcoming game between Philadelphia Union and DC United might well be worth a look. B. Carnell's side have lost 4 games this campaign in which both teams have scored. That's the highest number in Major League Soccer.
Dallas v LA Galaxy - Both Teams To Score - yes
Supporters at Toyota Stadium may be fully expecting plenty goalmouth action on Sunday, and rightly so if Los Angeles Galaxy's recent record is anything to go by. Both teams have found the net in 5 of their 6 Major League Soccer fixtures this season, a record matched by no other team in the competition.
Minnesota v Portland - Both Teams To Score - yes
When Minnesota United and Portland Timbers have met in the Major League Soccer, goals have been the order of the day. Both sides have found the net in each of their last 5 matches against one another, so the Allianz Field crowd will be expecting another classic on Sunday morning.
Salt Lake v San Diego - Both Teams To Score & Result - home
San Diego will be concerned that 1 goal may not be enough to come out on top against Real Salt Lake on Sunday morning. P. Mastroeni's men have the best record in Major League Soccer when it comes to claiming victory despite conceding (4 of their 6 matches), so defence first might be the best route to victory for M. Varas and his San Diego men at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Seattle v Saint Louis City - Over / Under 2.5 Goals - under
Low scoring fixtures aren't always tedious affairs, but fans of Saint Louis City have had plenty of opportunity to test that theory this season. 5 of their side's encounters in Major League Soccer have finished with under 2.5 goals so far - the most in the competition. Will B. Schmetzer and his Seattle Sounders side be able to inject goalmouth action into this clash on Sunday? Or will it be same old same old?
LAFC v San Jose - Half Time / Full Time - away+away
S. Cherundolo won't be too excited about facing SJ Earthquakes in Major League Soccer on Monday. B. Arena's side have been ahead at the break and gone on to secure the win at FT in more games than any other club in the Major League Soccer this term - 4 times in total. That stat suggests it may be a tough morning for Los Angeles FC, and that backing SJ Earthquakes in the HT FT market would be a strong bet at odds of 11.00.
