Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose Earthquakes - July 10, 9PM EDT
In our pre-tournament round of betting previews, we tipped 2019 MLS Cup winners Seattle Sounders as rounding off Group B with the full nine points. Whilst that isn't technically possible now due to Dallas' removal from the competition, we still back them to have too much in their locker for San Jose and the Whitecaps looking forward. The Sounders head into their opening game on the back of a win and a draw during the 2020 regular season, and the likes of
Jordan Morris
andRaul Ruidiaz
have continued their hot streaks from last campaign. Their outright odds of winning the tournament are at+750
look like a decent punt right about now, but you can also get odds on them qualifying out of the group in our MLS betting markets at+110
.In comparison, San Jose's failure to clinch a postseason play off last season has seen their odds of escaping straight out of Group B widened to
+350
. Tipped as a potential dark horse for the tournament, we just don't see a way past the Sounders here.Our prediction Seattle Sounders to have too much for San Jose and take the win
Atlanta United vs. New York Red Bulls - July 11, 8PM EDT
One of the blockbuster clashes of the entire group stage of the tournament, Frank De Boer's Five Stripes take on the Red Bulls in what could honestly be a real tough match for the 2018 MLS Cup winners. Whilst Atlanta did win their two opening games from the 2020 regular season, they were both only by one goal margins against two of the lowest rated sides in the region, Nashville and Cincinnati. They'll also still be without MLS legend Josef Martinez, whose torn ACL will rule him out of the entire tournament run.
New York Red Bulls were also unbeaten in the opening two regular season games this year, beating Cincinnati and then earning a road draw against Real Salt Lake. Their odds of
+225
against Atlanta's+135
might not look too appealing, but our MLS betting tips could point to this being the upset to root for.Our prediction Atlanta to run out of firepower and Red Bulls to pinch a point here.
Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew - July 11, 10:30PM EDT
Cincinnati have been plagued by more issues off the pitch than most during this lockdown period, with the troublesome change of management to Jaap Stam and continued issues around the likes of Jurgen Locadia and his loan spell with the club. Last season's wooden spoon winners, Cincinnati head into the tournament on the back of two losses during the regular season. Locadia did, however, manage to find the net and grab an assist in both these games. Truth be told, their odds of
+700
are probably a little bit on the generous side of things.The Crew have had a hectic offseason with a couple of high profile departures, but have equally strengthened up in these areas with some exciting acquisitions of their own. They opened up their regular season with two rough games against NYCFC at home and Seattle Sounders on the road, but managed to come away with four points from both games. Their odds of
+300
should be worth backing given the quality in their ranks.Our prediction Columbus Crew to have too much quality for Cincinnati and will take the win.
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