Join us as we meet your weekend betting needs for elite-level soccer fixtures across the MLS.
Continue reading our betting previews and soccer odds from Major League Soccer, with fixtures including Minnesota United vs. Los Angeles FC, FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC, and more.
Best Soccer Bets for the Weekend
- Minnesota United FC/Los Angeles FC Over 2.5 Goals (-140) at Caesars Sportsbook
- FC Cincinnati ML (-105) at BetRivers
Minnesota United FC vs. Los Angeles FC
Saturday, July 15, 2023 – 08:30 PM EDT at Huntington Bank Stadium
Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United continue their efforts to claim a playoff position within the Western Standings. Although they sit in 10th position, they’re just 9 points behind their weekend opponents that occupy second place.
While Minnesota hasn’t been lighting teams up of late, however, they’ve undoubtedly displayed their goal-scoring abilities this season, and a 3-0 away victory over Houston last weekend was the third of their most recent four MLS games where at least two goals were netted.
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC collected a huge 3-0 success over Western Conference leaders St. Louis City last time out. Still, the authoritarian side in the Golden State has struggled for consistency in their efforts to claim the division’s top spot this term and is currently sitting in second place.
Before last weekend’s success, LAFC was winless in four consecutive games with 3 losses and 1 draw, as the 2022 MLS Cup winners aren’t delivering the same emphatic football they did last term.
MLS Prediction, Odds, & Trends
The MLS betting odds aren’t so tempting, as neither side has shown consistency of late. We can, however, make use of the over/under goals market.
LAFC are the second-highest goal scorers in the Western Conference, and this weekend’s home side has witnessed over 2.5 goals scored in five consecutive MLS games.
Score Prediction: Minnesota United FC 2 – Los Angeles FC 2
Supporting Trends
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in Minnesota’s previous 5 MLS games.
- LAFC has scored at least 1 goal in 6 of their last 7 games in all competitions.
- These teams combined have allowed 53 goals in the MLS this season.
Soccer Pick: Over 2.5 Goals (-140) at Caesars Sportsbook
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC
Saturday, July 15, 2023 – 08:30 PM EDT at TQL Stadium
FC Cincinnati
Sitting proudly atop the MLS Eastern Conference, FC Cincinnati looks primed to contend for this season’s Supporters’ Shield and is comfortably eight points clear of second-placed New England Revolution.
When delving into the statistics, Cincy has won 14 of their 22 MLS meetings this term and is yet to lose a single game on home turf during this stretch. They’ve netted 15 goals in their last 6 MLS home games, thus proving to be unstoppable at the TQL Stadium so far.
Nashville SC
A first glance of Nashville SC sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference would have you believe they’re keeping pace with their weekend table-topping opponents. However, a 10-point gap says otherwise, and unlike their Saturday night foes, Nashville has lost 4 of their previous 5 domestic matches.
Star striker Hany Mukhtar has topped the MLS goal-scoring charts for most of the season; however, his emphatic displays have dipped in recent weeks – making Cincy an even more intriguing wager on the moneyline.
MLS Prediction, Odds, & Trends
The MLS prices at the top online sportsbooks display an excellent value on the home side to take all three points. Nashville cannot be overlooked, but the current form of each side is contrasting, with Cincinnati showing superior consistency.
Having won all but one of their MLS home games this season (won 13, drawn 1), it’s difficult to ignore the -105 price tag on Cincinnati this weekend.
Score Prediction: FC Cincinnati 2 – Nashville SC 1
Supporting Trends
- Nashville has lost 4 of their previous 5 games.
- Cincinnati is unbeaten in MLS home games this season.
- Cincinnati has won 4 consecutive MLS games.
Soccer Pick: FC Cincinnati ML (-105) at BetRivers
Extra Weekend Soccer Best Bets
St. Louis City SF vs. Inter Miami CF
Major Soccer League – Saturday, July 15
- St. Louis City ML (-175) at Caesars Sportsbook
Real Salt Lake vs. New York Red Bulls
Major Soccer League – Saturday, July 15
- Real Salt Lake ML (+110) at WynnBet
