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MLS Matchday 26 predictions
15 fixtures from September 18 to September 20. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Sunday, September 20 · 01:30
Every fixture this round
Friday, September 18
1X2
Saturday, September 19
1X2
Sunday, September 20
1X2- 0–0
FC Dallas#2
Austin#1456%27%17%✗ Miss - 2–2
Houston Dynamo#5
FC Cincinnati#846%27%27%✗ Miss - 3–4
Sporting Kansas City#15
Philadelphia Union#614%23%63%✓ Hit - 2–3
Minnesota United FC#13
Los Angeles Galaxy#942%29%29%✗ Miss - 3–1
St. Louis City#3
Toronto FC#1156%27%17%✓ Hit - 0–3
Real Salt Lake#10
Vancouver Whitecaps#119%29%52%✓ Hit - 3–3
Colorado Rapids#8
Seattle Sounders#740%29%31% - 3–0
Nashville SC#1
Chicago Fire#452%29%19%✓ Hit - 0–1
Portland Timbers#11
Atlanta United FC#1445%27%28%✗ Miss - 2–2
Inter Miami#3
San Diego#1264%22%14%✗ Miss
MLS Matchday 26 runs from September 18 to September 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 Inter Miami - San Diego: Inter Miami to win at 64%. The tightest match is DC United - Charlotte, where no outcome clears 40%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- New York City FC 0–1 New York Red Bulls, September 18: the model's pick was New York City FC to win (51%) and it missed.
- San Jose Earthquakes 2–2 Los Angeles FC, September 19: the model's pick was Los Angeles FC to win (44%) and it missed.
- New England Revolution 4–2 Orlando City SC, September 19: the model's pick was New England Revolution to win (41%) and it came in.
- CF Montreal 0–2 Columbus Crew, September 19: the model's pick was Columbus Crew to win (41%) and it came in.
- DC United 1–2 Charlotte, September 19: the model's pick was Charlotte to win (40%) and it came in.
- FC Dallas 0–0 Austin, September 20: the model's pick was FC Dallas to win (56%) and it missed.
- Houston Dynamo 2–2 FC Cincinnati, September 20: the model's pick was Houston Dynamo to win (46%) and it missed.
- Sporting Kansas City 3–4 Philadelphia Union, September 20: the model's pick was Philadelphia Union to win (63%) and it came in.
- Minnesota United FC 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy, September 20: the model's pick was Minnesota United FC to win (42%) and it missed.
- St. Louis City 3–1 Toronto FC, September 20: the model's pick was St. Louis City to win (56%) and it came in.
- Real Salt Lake 0–3 Vancouver Whitecaps, September 20: the model's pick was Vancouver Whitecaps to win (52%) and it came in.
- Nashville SC 3–0 Chicago Fire, September 20: the model's pick was Nashville SC to win (52%) and it came in.
- Portland Timbers 0–1 Atlanta United FC, September 20: the model's pick was Portland Timbers to win (45%) and it missed.
- Inter Miami 2–2 San Diego, September 20: the model's pick was Inter Miami to win (64%) and it missed.
Matchday 26 FAQ
When is MLS Matchday 26 played?
From September 18 to September 20. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 26?
Inter Miami - San Diego: Inter Miami to win at 64% 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.