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MLS Best Bets: Sunday, July 9th
The race for the playoffs continues this weekend as the final third of the season fast approaches. We have three bets across three different markets and bookmakers for you ahead of what promises to be an entertaining matchday.
Columbus Crew are looking to establish themselves among the top sides this season. At the same time, several teams are clinging onto a playoff spot by the skin of their teeth.
In this article:
- Montreal Impact vs Atlanta United Preview & Best Bet
- Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Preview & Best Bet
- Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City Preview & Best Bet
Montreal Impact vs Atlanta United Preview
Sunday, July 9th, 00:30 (UK)
Montreal Impact come into this match six points behind Atlanta with a game in hand. This is the perfect opportunity for them to close the gap in the Eastern Conference as they push for a playoff place. Impact’s away form has been poor and has cost them a spot further up the table.
Atlanta are 7th in the Eastern Conference; this is the final guaranteed playoff spot. The two teams below them must play a qualifier to make it to the off-season, so the match against Montreal could be crucial.
Montreal Impact vs Atlanta United Best Bet
Montreal have been exceptional on home turf this season. They have won seven of their nine matches at the Olympic Park. Hernan Losada’s side have averaged 1.67 goals in these matches. They are taking on one of the worst defences in the league here.
Atlanta matches have seen the most goals in the MLS to this point, with an average of 3.5 per game. Their ten away matches in the league have seen their opponents net 2.2 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals has landed in the last four meetings between the sides. Moreover, Atlanta have been poor on the road this season, failing to win any of their last nine away matches.
- Selection: Montreal Double Chance & Over 1 Goal For Montreal
- Best Odds: 2.10 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
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Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Preview
Sunday, July 9th, 00:30 (UK)
Columbus Crew are in good form and are up to 5th place in the overall table. They are 4th in the Eastern Conference, but the chasing pack are hot on their tail in this fiercely contested MLS season. They had to settle for a draw in their last game but will be looking to return to winning ways in front of their own fans.
New York City have had a difficult campaign, but they still have a chance of making it to the playoffs, likely via the qualifiers. They ended a 12-match run without a win by beating Montreal last weekend.
Columbus Crew vs New York City FC Best Bet
Columbus Crew have been exceptional at home this season. They have won nine of their 12 matches at the Lower.com field in all competitions and lost just one. Throughout these matches, they are averaging 2.5 goals per game. They are also on a five-match winning run at home.
New York City have won just one of their 13 matches on the road in all competitions this season. Goals have been hard to come by, with the team scoring 0.69 per match. They have managed six draws but have a poor record against The Crew away from home. They have lost their last five games at this ground.
- Selection: Columbus Crew To Win
- Best Odds: 1.80 (Bwin)
- Stakes: 8/10
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Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City Preview
Sunday, July 9th, 02:30 (UK)
Real Salt Lake are 4th in the Western Conference. They have put themselves in a good position to make the playoffs after some good results in recent weeks. However, their home form still leaves a lot to be desired.
Orlando have four more points than Real Salt Lake at this stage, but unfortunately for them, they play in the Eastern Conference. They are 6th in what has proven to be a more competitive conference this season. They have scored seven goals in their last two MLS matches on the way to picking up six points. They will be hoping that form continues this weekend.
Real Salt Lake vs Orlando City Best Bet
Real Salt Lake have picked up just ten points in their ten home matches in the MLS this season. Only Colorado Rapids have earned fewer on home turf. Pablo Mastroeni’s side have failed to score in half of their games in front of their own fans and are without a win in the last six of those.
Orlando City have the 2nd best away record in the league. They have four wins and three draws in their nine away matches in the league. The MLS is a league where the home sides usually dominate, but the price on Orlando double chance appeals here.
- Selection: Orlando City Double Chance
- Best Odds: 1.81 (Unibet)
- Stakes: 7/10
Odds via various bookmakers as at 11:00 July 6th 2023. Odds may now differ.
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