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MLS Matchday 20 predictions

15 fixtures from August 19 to August 20. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Thursday, August 20 · 02:30

Vancouver Whitecaps#1

0–1

Houston Dynamo#2
1 · 50%X · 27%2 · 23%
Vancouver Whitecaps to win · 50%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Wednesday, August 19

  1. 1–2
    Orlando City SC#6
    Chicago Fire#4
    29%30%41%
  2. 2–2
    Philadelphia Union#8
    Inter Miami#2
    40%23%37%
  3. 3–3
    Toronto FC#10
    Charlotte#5
    40%26%34%
  4. 0–1
    New York Red Bulls#12
    Nashville SC#1
    29%30%41%
  5. 1–2
    Columbus Crew#13
    CF Montreal#15
    58%26%16%
  6. 0–3
    DC United#11
    New England Revolution#3
    40%31%29%
  7. 2–1
    FC Cincinnati#7
    New York City FC#9
    40%28%32%

Thursday, August 20

  1. 1–1
    Sporting Kansas City#15
    St. Louis City#6
    21%28%51%
  2. 1–2
    Minnesota United FC#11
    Atlanta United FC#14
    58%26%16%
  3. 1–2
    Seattle Sounders#13
    Austin#14
    50%26%24%
  4. 3–4
    Real Salt Lake#10
    FC Dallas#4
    40%29%31%
  5. 1–0
    Colorado Rapids#7
    Los Angeles FC#3
    35%26%39%
  6. 0–1
    Vancouver Whitecaps#1
    Houston Dynamo#2
    50%27%23%
  7. 1–0
    Los Angeles Galaxy#12
    San Jose Earthquakes#5
    41%26%33%
  8. 3–1
    Portland Timbers#8
    San Diego#9
    50%27%23%

MLS Matchday 20 runs from August 19 to August 20 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 Columbus Crew - CF Montreal: Columbus Crew to win at 58%. The tightest match is Colorado Rapids - Los Angeles FC, where no outcome clears 39%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 20 FAQ

When is MLS Matchday 20 played?

From August 19 to August 20. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 20?

Columbus Crew - CF Montreal: Columbus Crew to win at 58% 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.