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MLS Best Bets: Thursday, July 13th
We’ve delved into the 1×2 and corners markets to find you three of the best bets ahead of the midweek action in the MLS.
There were a number of shocks in the league at the weekend as teams continued to push for those all-important playoff places. From now until the end of the season could prove decisive in determining who lifts the MLS Cup.
In this article:
- Nashville vs Philadelphia Union Preview & Best Bet
- Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City Preview & Best Bet
- Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin Preview & Best Bet
Nashville vs Philadelphia Union Preview
Thursday, July 13th, 01:30 (UK)
We kick things off with a clash between two sides who are slugging it out near the top of the table. Nashville are 3rd in the overall table, seven points behind the leaders, Cincinnati. They have a nice cushion between themselves and those outside the playoffs. Gary Smith’s side will be looking to extend that here.
Philadelphia Union have also had a successful campaign so far. They are four points behind Nashville, but they have played a game less. A win here would mean they have to be less wary about the team’s behind them in the Eastern Conference.
Nashville vs Philadelphia Union Best Bet
Nashville have been exceptional at home this season. They have lost just one of their 11 matches, and that was against Cincinnati. They are on a run of eight consecutive home victories in all competitions. Over this period, they are scoring 2.38 goals and conceding just 0.5 per game.
Philadelphia Union have lost their last two matches in the MLS. They were beaten 3-1 by a lowly LA Galaxy in the previous game, so they should be short on confidence ahead of the trip to Nashville. Union have won three and lost six of their 11 away matches this season.
- Selection: Nashville To Win
- Best Odds: 2.10 (Bwin)
- Stakes: 7/10
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Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City Preview
Thursday, July 13th, 03:30 (UK)
Los Angeles are the reigning champions of the MLS Cup, and they presented as the pre-season favourites to taste success yet again. However, the wheels have come off in recent months as they wilt under lofty expectations. Nevertheless, they are still in a strong position to make the playoffs and rediscover their form before they begin.
On the other hand, St. Louis City has, impressively, recorded three straight wins. The team are second in the overall table and top of the Western Conference. Only Cincinnati managed to pick up more points at this stage of the season. It is a remarkable achievement for a side that joined the league as an expansion team this season.
Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City Best Bet
Los Angeles averages 7.27 corners per game on home turf this season; only two sides have won more. Their overall league average of 6.35 corners is still above the required mark for this bet to land. Moreover, LA FC have had six or more corners in eight of their 11 home matches this season.
St. Louis City have conceded six corners or more in their last three matches despite winning all of them. They allowed Toronto to have the lion’s share of possession in their previous win. A similar approach in this match should see LA FC rack up the corners.
- Selection: Over 5.5 Corners For Los Angeles FC
- Best Odds: 1.72 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7/10
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin Preview
Thursday, July 13th, 03:30 (UK)
Vancouver head into the early hours of Thursday morning as 9th in the Eastern Conference, currently occupying the final playoff qualifying spot. However, they are just four points behind Austin with a game in hand. A win this week would see them gain an advantage over their playoff rivals.
Austin have done reasonably well this season. They find themselves fifth in the Eastern Conference, but there is a large chasing pack looking to reel them in. The top seven sides in the conference will clinch a playoff spot, so they find themselves in a solid position.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin Best Bet
Vancouver Whitecaps’ home matches have seen an average of 11.55 corners per game. This is well above the league average of 9.59 corners and indicates their home matches have seen the 3rd most corners in the MLS. Overall, their games boast the 2nd most corners.
Austin’s 21 matches in the league this season have seen an average of 12.1 corners per game – the most in the MLS. This drops to 11.5 per game if we only factor in their away matches, though their fixtures on the road still rank 3rd in terms of corners.
- Selection: Over 9.5 Asian Corners
- Best Odds: 1.80 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
Odds via various bookmakers as at 12:00 July 10th 2023. Odds may now differ.
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