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MLS Matchday 8 predictions

15 fixtures from April 18 to April 19. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Saturday, April 18 · 23:30

Orlando City SC#6

0–1

Houston Dynamo#2
1 · 37%X · 27%2 · 36%
Orlando City SC to win · 37%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Saturday, April 18

  1. 3–0
    Vancouver Whitecaps#1
    Sporting Kansas City#15
    78%17%5%
  2. 3–3
    Toronto FC#10
    Austin#14
    48%32%20%
  3. 4–1
    CF Montreal#15
    New York Red Bulls#12
    30%32%38%
  4. 2–3
    Colorado Rapids#7
    Inter Miami#2
    31%29%40%
  5. 0–1
    Orlando City SC#6
    Houston Dynamo#2
    37%27%36%
  6. 0–0
    Philadelphia Union#8
    DC United#11
    50%32%18%
  7. 1–2
    New York City FC#9
    Charlotte#5
    50%31%19%
  8. 0–2
    Atlanta United FC#14
    Nashville SC#1
    23%32%45%
  9. 2–1
    New England Revolution#3
    Columbus Crew#13
    39%31%30%
  10. 3–3
    FC Cincinnati#7
    Chicago Fire#4
    40%31%29%

Sunday, April 19

  1. 2–2
    FC Dallas#4
    Los Angeles Galaxy#12
    40%35%25%
  2. 2–0
    Minnesota United FC#11
    Portland Timbers#8
    40%35%25%
  3. 4–1
    Seattle Sounders#13
    St. Louis City#6
    52%30%18%
  4. 4–2
    Real Salt Lake#10
    San Diego#9
    57%27%16%
  5. 1–4
    Los Angeles FC#3
    San Jose Earthquakes#5
    54%29%17%

MLS Matchday 8 runs from April 18 to April 19 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 Vancouver Whitecaps - Sporting Kansas City: Vancouver Whitecaps to win at 78%. The tightest match is Orlando City SC - Houston Dynamo, where no outcome clears 37%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 8 FAQ

When is MLS Matchday 8 played?

From April 18 to April 19. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 8?

Vancouver Whitecaps - Sporting Kansas City: Vancouver Whitecaps to win at 78% 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.