MLS Mega Acca, Sunday 16 August

prediction and reasoning

Houston Dynamo to Win — Houston have been in improved form since returning from the World Cup break and sit inside the top seven in the West. They beat New England 2-0 at home this month, while LA Galaxy arrive with just five wins in 19 and three straight defeats, including losses to San Jose and Dallas. With home advantage at Shell Energy Stadium, this looks a mismatch.

Draw or New England (Double Chance) — New England sit third in the East and have had a full week to reset without midweek Leagues Cup action. Toronto have managed just three wins in 18 matches all season and drew 1-1 with New York City last time out. The double chance keeps the draw as insurance while siding with the far stronger Revs.

Colorado Rapids to Win — Sporting Kansas City are rock bottom of the Western Conference with just 14 points from 18 games, arriving on the back of back-to-back defeats to LAFC and Houston. Colorado are inconsistent themselves but edged past Austin 1-0 at home last time and are firm favourites at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Real Salt Lake to Win — RSL sit on 27 points inside the play-off places and smashed Atlante and Juarez in the Leagues Cup league phase. Minnesota United have 24 points and rely heavily on home form, so this trip to America First Field suits the hosts. RSL's attacking form and home advantage make them the value pick.

LAFC to Win — LAFC sit second in the West, level on points with leaders Vancouver, and come in off a strong Leagues Cup campaign that ended with a penalty shootout win over Queretaro. San Diego topped the West last season but are third-from-bottom this time around. LAFC remain heavy favourites at BMO Stadium.

Orlando City or Draw (Double Chance) — The arrival of Antoine Griezmann has transformed Orlando, who have looked sharp since the World Cup break and hold home advantage in Florida. FC Cincinnati sit in the top seven but lost 2-1 to Atlas last time out. The double chance keeps the draw as cover while backing Orlando's momentum.

Draw or Inter Miami (Double Chance) — Inter Miami are the reigning MLS Cup winners and sit just two points behind Nashville at the top of the East, in excellent form. Nashville have won just one of their last five across all competitions. The double chance covers a draw while backing the champions to extend their run, with Messi's involvement a watch point after the passing of his father.

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