MLS Matchday 27 Preview and Free Picks

We’ve reached Matchday 27 of the 2024 MLS season and the competition is heating up as teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences battle for supremacy. Inter Miami and LA Galaxy have capitalized on their rivals’ missteps, securing the top spots in their respective conferences. Despite their current positions, the race for the top remains intense, with several teams in both conferences vying for the coveted positions as the season nears its climax.

The upcoming Matchday 27 games are set to offer fans and spectators a thrilling display of skill, determination, and resilience as teams battle for crucial points in their quest for playoff berths and, ultimately, the MLS Cup. With Inter Miami and LA Galaxy setting the pace in their respective conferences, all eyes will be on how they navigate their matches to maintain their positions at the top.

Betting Odds

MLS Matchday 27: NY Red Bulls vs. Cincinnati

There is no doubt that this match will take all the attention of this matchday 27. Both teams are in the top four of the Eastern Conference, demonstrating their great playing ability and, above all, resilience.

The NY Red Bulls are currently in fourth place in the table, with a record of nine wins, eleven draws, and four losses, with 39 goals scored and 30 conceded. As we can notice, the team has a lot of defensive problems that have prevented draws from turning into wins. However, they are only five points behind Columbus Crew in third place in the table. The team from the Big Apple is coming from a draw against Montreal in their most recent match, with a score of 2-2.

On the other hand, FC Cincinnati is having some recent problems with having a consistent pace of play, and, as a result, they ceded first place in the Eastern Conference to Inter Miami. They are second in the East with a record of 15 wins, three draws, and six losses, with 43 goals scored and 30 conceded. While the team’s offense is one of the best in the league, they need their defense to be more decisive.

Cincinnati comes into this matchday after an unexpected loss in their previous match against Chicago Fire, with a score of 0-1.

We expect an even match, so our prediction is a draw on the scoreboard.

NY Red Bulls vs. Cincinnati Betting Pick: Draw

MLS Matchday 27: Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire

While it is true that Inter Miami will be without Leo Messi for the next few weeks due to an injury in the Argentine star’s right foot, we have to say that the team has been playing at a high level. They lead the MLS East with a stellar record of 15 wins, five draws, and four losses, with 54 goals scored and 38 conceded. While it is true that the defense is flimsy, the team’s offense pulls out all the stops every chance they get.

An example of this was their most recent victory against Toronto FC, with a score of 3-1.

On the other hand, we have the Chicago Fire, a team that gave a pleasant surprise the previous day by beating FC Cincinnati with a score of 1-0. Thanks to this victory, they climbed to 13th place in the East and, most importantly, they are only 2 points behind Toronto FC in their quest to fight for a playoff spot.

The Chicago Fire have had many problems this season, but, they can improve their record of six wins, seven draws, and 11 losses in the remainder of the campaign to try to get into the playoffs. In addition, they will try to give a second consecutive blow to the leader of their conference in this 26th matchday.

For this match, we do not doubt that our prediction is a victory for Inter Miami.

Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire Betting Pick: Inter Miami

MLS Matchday 27: Orlando City vs. NYC FC

Both teams are in a fierce battle to remain in the top seven of the table and, in that way, secure a direct playoff berth.

Orlando City currently sits in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of nine wins, six draws, and nine losses, with 38 goals scored and 37 conceded. We have that this team has a lot of defensive problems this season that, if not solved, could put their playoff berth in serious jeopardy.

However, it is worth noting that Orlando City is coming off a great away win against Nashville SC, with a score of 3-0.

On the other hand, NYC FC has also been playing very well so far this season and they currently sit in fifth place in the standings with a record of eleven wins, four draws, and nine losses, with 35 goals scored and 29 conceded. The team from the Big Apple is one of the best defensively speaking of the season, and, if that stays that way, they could continue to climb up the standings.

In addition, NYC FC is only one point behind their city rivals, the NY Red Bulls, so this match is of utmost importance for them, considering that the Red Bulls face a tough Cincinnati team on matchday 26. The Citizens are coming off a 2-2 draw in their most recent match against Atlanta United.

For this match, our prediction is a win for NYC FC.

Orlando City vs. NYC FC Betting Pick: NYC FC

MLS Matchday 27: Colorado vs. Real Salt Lake

The Colorado Rapids have pleasantly surprised many in this 2024 MLS season, as they currently sit in fifth place in the West with a record of 11 wins, five draws, and nine losses. Furthermore, it’s not just that they are fifth, but they have scored as many as 47 goals in 25 games, an impressive number considering their previous seasons. Colorado is equal with the Whitecaps with 38 points and 6 behind Real Salt Lake, so, this match is crucial for their aspirations in the table.

Colorado is coming off a loss in their most recent match against LA Galaxy, with a score of 2-3.

On the other hand, Real Salt Lake has been fighting for the top of the Western Conference all season long, and, going into matchday 27, they are in third place in the standings with a record of 12 wins, eight draws, and four losses. RSL has shown consistent play so far, but they need to be decisive against direct rivals, otherwise their fight for the top will be in vain.

In their most recent match, they played to a 1-1 draw against LAFC.

A clash of the Titans is expected in this match, but our winner’s chip goes to Real Salt Lake.

Colorado vs. Real Salt Lake Betting Pick: Real Salt Lake

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