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MLS Best Bets: May 17th-18th
There is a full fixture list in the States and we’ve got MLS Best Bets for three matches this midweek, May 17th-18th.
LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas have made lacklustre starts. Both have just nine points at this stage. Los Angeles FC look to be the team to beat yet again but there are several teams who look capable of finishing in the playoff places.
In this article:
- Cincinnati vs Montreal Impact Preview & Best Bet
- Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas Preview & Best Bet
- Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Preview & Best Bet
Cincinnati vs Montreal Impact Preview
Thursday, May 18th, 00:30 (UK)
Cincinnati have made a blistering start to the MLS season. They finished 10th in the overall table last season, but they could be contenders this campaign. They are joint top of the league having played a game less than New England. They have been tremendous at home and will hope that continues on Wednesday night.
Montreal Impact have 15 points from their opening 11 matches. They are someway off the pace set by the Cincinnati, New England, and Los Angeles FC. However, they have scored four goals in their last two matches against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati vs Montreal Impact Best Bet
Cincinnati have scored three goals in their last two meetings with Montreal. This is despite the fact they have lost both matches. This season they look far more solid defensively and this is reflected in their league position. They have played eight matches at home, winning all eight and conceding just three.
Montreal have struggled on the road. They have lost five of their six away matches. Hernan Losada’s team are averaging just 0.33 goals and conceding 2.33 goals per game in the process. They are unlikely to make a dent in Cincinnati’s perfect home record when they clash this week.
- Selection: Cincinnati To Win & Under 2 Goals For Montreal Impact
- Best Odds: 1.80 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
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Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas Preview
Thursday, May 18th, 03:30 (UK)
Los Angeles are the reigning champions and they look set to be amongst the contenders yet again. They have at least one game in hand on all the teams around them. Steve Cherundolo’s team would go top of the overall table if they win all of those matches.
Sporting Kansas have made a disastrous start to the season. Their tally of nine points has them at the bottom of the table. Many predicted they would struggle after they finished 22nd last season. Kansas City look a world away from the side that finished fourth in 2021.
Los Angeles FC vs Sporting Kansas Best Bet
Los Angeles FC have a good record against Kansas. They beat them 2-0 away in their last encounter. They have won all four of their MLS matches at home this season and are averaging three goals per game in those matches. They also won 3-1 the last time they faced Kansas at this stadium. LA are averaging the most goals per home match so far this season.
Kansas are averaging just 0.5 goals per game across their eight away matches in all competitions this season. They have only recorded one win on the road during that run. That miserable run looks set to continue as they take on LAFC.
- Selection: Los Angeles FC To Win & To Score Over 1 Goal
- Best Odds: 1.70 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
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Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Preview
Thursday, May 18th, 00:30 (UK)
Columbus Crew have struggled for consistency so far. They have 15 points at this stage but will need to improve if they harbour ambitions of reaching the playoffs. They have been poor when playing away from their home crowd. This is something they will have to remedy as the season rolls on.
LA Galaxy are joint bottom having played 11 matches. Galaxy are one of the bigger names in the MLS but this campaign looks set to be a bit of a slog. It would take a dramatic turnaround to salvage any sort of success despite it still being very early in the season.
Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Best Bet
Inter Miami are the only team to beat Columbus Crew on home turf this season. Wilfried Nancy’s team are averaging 2.67 goals per game at home; the second most in the division. This is largely thanks to their 6-1 demolition of Atlanta. However, they should have some success going forward against the Galaxy.
LA Galaxy have struggled so far, particularly away from home. They have scored just once in their five away matches so the outlook is bleak coming into this one. They were beaten 3-1 by Columbus Crew at this ground last season.
- Selection: Columbus Crew To Win
- Best Odds: 1.87 (Bwin)
- Stakes: 7/10
Best odds available as at 13:00 on May 16th 2023. Odds may now differ.
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