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MLS Matchday 18 predictions

15 fixtures from July 31 to August 2. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Saturday, August 1 · 23:30

Vancouver Whitecaps#1

1–1

Los Angeles FC#3
1 · 48%X · 29%2 · 23%
Vancouver Whitecaps to win · 48%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Friday, July 31

  1. 1–1
    New York City FC#9
    Toronto FC#10
    54%29%17%

Saturday, August 1

  1. 3–2
    Philadelphia Union#8
    Atlanta United FC#14
    53%29%18%
  2. 3–2
    New York Red Bulls#12
    Orlando City SC#6
    42%25%33%
  3. 1–1
    Vancouver Whitecaps#1
    Los Angeles FC#3
    48%29%23%
  4. 2–2
    CF Montreal#15
    New England Revolution#3
    25%22%53%
  5. 2–2
    DC United#11
    Nashville SC#1
    28%32%40%
  6. 4–2
    FC Cincinnati#7
    San Jose Earthquakes#5
    49%28%23%
  7. 2–2
    Inter Miami#2
    Columbus Crew#13
    56%27%17%

Sunday, August 2

  1. 2–1
    Chicago Fire#4
    Charlotte#5
    49%27%24%
  2. 0–2
    Sporting Kansas City#15
    Houston Dynamo#2
    26%30%44%
  3. 1–1
    Minnesota United FC#11
    San Diego#9
    38%29%33%
  4. 1–1
    St. Louis City#6
    Real Salt Lake#10
    46%30%24%
  5. 1–0
    Colorado Rapids#7
    Austin#14
    52%29%19%
  6. 0–0
    Los Angeles Galaxy#12
    FC Dallas#4
    33%30%37%
  7. 2–1
    Portland Timbers#8
    Seattle Sounders#13
    44%29%27%

MLS Matchday 18 runs from July 31 to August 2 with 15 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.

The safest pick of the round is Inter Miami - Columbus Crew: Inter Miami to win at 56%. The tightest match is Los Angeles Galaxy - FC Dallas, where no outcome clears 37%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 18 FAQ

When is MLS Matchday 18 played?

From July 31 to August 2. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 18?

Inter Miami - Columbus Crew: Inter Miami to win at 56% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.

How are these predictions calculated?

Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.

Do the predictions change before kick-off?

Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.