Bet on MLS Matchday 7 Games this Weekend

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Week seven of the MLS season is upon us and the standings are pretty log jammed at the top of both conferences. With the Philadelphia Union as the only unbeaten team atop the East, the next seven teams are separated by just three points. The top seven spots in the West are separated by just three points after the LA Galaxy knocked off leaders LAFC last week to close the gap to one point.

This week has all 28 teams in action with 12 games on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Galaxy can leapfrog LAFC into first place while the Union look for more separation at the top of the East. Let’s have a look at the top games for the weekend so you can get all set to bet against the MLS Odds.

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Galaxy Make Statement at Home

The Los Angeles Galaxy asserted themselves as contenders last weekend with a statement win over first place LAFC. Chicharito and Sega Coulibaly scored early in the game and the Galaxy held on for a 2-1 win to take over second place in the Western Conference. Chicharito has five goals in six games this season while both Raheem Edwards and Samuel Grandsir have three assists.

The Galaxy have played well on the road this season with wins in Charlotte and Portland plus a hard-fought 3-2 loss at Seattle. They have scored in every game but one and have only allowed more than one goal in a game once in six contests this season.

The Fire have been in rebuilding mode for years and it is finally starting to pay off. The Fire started the season with three draws and two wins before suffering a 1-0 loss on Saturday at Orlando City. They finished the game with 10 men as Brian Gutierrez was shown red in the 43rd minute and they gave up the only goal of the game in the 59th minute.

The Fire didn’t have much offense at all against Orlando with new DP Xherdan Shaqiri out with a calf injury and captain Rafael Czichos missing his second straight game in the MLS health and safety protocols. Both are questionable for this weekend and the Fire have already played three 0-0 games this season.

MyBookie has the Fire as home favorites at +108. The Galaxy are +225 to keep their form going with all three points and a draw is +255. Under 2.5 goals is +103 while over 2.5 goals is -136.

Union Combine Luck with Skill

Philadelphia remains unbeaten and they picked up three big points against Columbus last weekend thanks to a devastating mistake from Crew goalie Eloy Room. The only goal of the game was knocked into his own net by Room on a cross and Union sure isn’t apologizing for winning 1-0 that way. They remain atop the Eastern Conference and lead all of MLS with 16 points and have allowed just two goals in six games.

This week the Union go on the road and face Toronto FC, fresh off finally getting Mikael Uhre and Julian Carranza on the field at the same time as starters. The two Designated Players started up too in Jim Curtin’s 4-4-2 formation and midfielder Jose Martinez was all over the field doing his thing to control the Crew’s formidable offense. Andre Blake has been magnificent in goal this season with two goals allowed, 17 saves made, and four clean sheets while playing all 540 minutes so far.

Toronto FC is still finding their way under new manager Bob Bradley. After a slow start, they have won or drawn three straight and sit at 2-2-2 through six games with eight points. Last week the Reds drew 2-2 at Real Salt Lake and they have won their last two home games by identical 2-1 scores.

After allowing four goals in game two, Bradley switched from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-4 formation and TFC has allowed two goals or less in all four games since. Bradley has also deployed teenagers in key roles with academy products Jayden Nelson and Kosi Thompson both scoring at Real Salt Lake last week. This week will be a big measuring point for the Toronto rebuild and a test for goalkeeper Alex Bono and the defense.

At MyBookie, the Union are +130 to get all three points on the road and Toronto is +170 to get the home win. A draw is +235 while the total goals are 2.5. Under 2.5 goals is -105 and the over is -126.

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It is still early in the 2023 MLS season, but we are starting to see some teams emerge from the rest of the pack in the league. This weekend, there are several games featuring elite teams that could have major implications later in the year. They highlight our list of the top MLS betting opportunities for this weekend.

MLS Games: Top 3 Betting Opportunities

St. Louis City vs FC Cincinnati

When: Saturday, April 15 at 8:30 pm ET
Where: CITYPARK, St. Louis
TV / Streaming: MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app

A battle of top-two teams in their respective conferences will take place on Saturday, as St. Louis City takes on FC Cincinnati. St. Louis sits in second place in the Western Conference going into this weekend, while Cincinnati is at the top of the Eastern Conference. The winner of this match has a great chance to finish this weekend at the top of their conference, in a possible MLS Cup Final preview.

The big question going into this game is whether St. Louis can breach what has been a near-impenetrable defense for Cincinnati. Cincinnati has allowed just four goals in their seven matches this season, which has helped them remain unbeaten through those seven matches. The under could be in play here, as Cincinnati games have featured under two goals per game early in the year.

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Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders

When: Saturday, April 15 at 10:30 pm ET
Where: Providence Park, Portland
TV / Streaming: MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app

On Saturday, a matchup of regular Western Conference contenders will play out, as the Seattle Sounders face the Portland Timbers in Portland. This rivalry game does not have quite the same juice as it does in years past, as Portland is near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. But there will still be plenty of excitement in the building in Portland, as the Timbers look to upset the top team in the Western Conference.

So far this season, Seattle has scored 15 goals and has allowed just three, giving them the league’s top goal difference at +12. For Portland to get the better of the Seattle defense, they will need to press high up the pitch to create giveaways that they can turn into quick transition attacking opportunities. However, that is easier said than done against the best team in the league to this point in the year.

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LA Galaxy vs LAFC

When: Sunday, April 16 at 4:30 pm ET
Where: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
TV / Streaming: FOX / MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app

Finally, El Trafico between LA Galaxy and LAFC highlights our list of MLS betting opportunities for this weekend. The defending MLS Cup champions are right near the top of the Western Conference standings again this season, as they look to defeat their crosstown rivals, who have struggled mightily this season. With the Galaxy at home for this match, they will look to double their point tally for the season with a win.

The big question for this match is whether the Galaxy can do some scoring to keep up with Carlos Vela and LAFC. The Galaxy have just three goals scored in six matches this year, and they will likely need to win with their defense here. As a result, the under could be an interesting look for this game that is a huge mismatch on paper going in.

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