While the Champions League might steal plenty of Thursday’s attention, we are treated to a pair of MLS showdowns in the early hours.
As defending Western Conference champions Los Angeles travel to Utah when they meet Real Salt Lake, New York will also meet Columbus for what should be a thrilling MLS battle.
For those of you looking to stick on a midweek flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most eye-catching MLS betting tips that are available on Thursday.
00:30 New York City vs Columbus Crew
While New York might have signed off August with a shock 2-1 loss at home against DC United, the Pigeons came roaring back in some style last time out. Marking their return from September’s international break with a stellar 3-1 victory away at Chicago, Pascal Jansen will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Despite watching their Leagues Cup adventure come to a flat end last month, the former AZ Alkmaar boss has seen his squad enjoy an eye-catching domestic flurry. Including a 2-1 victory against Nashville on August 17th, New York have won four of their previous five MLS showdowns – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Sporting KC on July 20th. Including a dramatic 4-3 win away at Dallas on July 26th, Jansen should be excited by his side’s clinical performances in the final third. Despite mustering just a sole domestic clean sheet since the middle of June, Thursday’s hosts have skyrocketed themselves into the play-off spots.
As for the visitors, although Columbus might have shown some real inconsistencies over recent times, the Crew certainly claimed a much-welcomed boost last time out. Eventually clinching what was a rollercoaster 5-4 victory away at Atlanta, Wilfried Nancy’s men will be desperate for his side to use that sensational first-half display as a platform to build on. However, hit with a downbeat 2-1 defeat at home against New England last month, Thursday’s guests have won just a pair of their previous seven MLS appearances – a run that stems all the way back to July 13th. Likewise, failing to register consecutive domestic victories since the end of June, the Ohio-based outfit have also shown some extended defensive struggles. Including a 3-1 drumming at home against Orlando on July 26th, Columbus have claimed just a single clean sheet from any of their previous nine consecutive MLS showdowns. It should also be noted, a defeat on Thursday would see New York leapfrog them in the Eastern Conference standings.
New York City vs Columbus Crew Betting Tip: New York City win & Both teams to score @ 11/4 with Pribet
02:30 Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC
Managing to claim what was an essential boost on their return from September’s international break last weekend as they snatched a 2-1 victory at home against Sporting KC, Real Salt Lake are desperate to find some kind of stability. Getting Thursday’s showdown underway sat outside the play-off places, Pablo Mastroeni’s men are also pencilled in as a real underdog here. Losing each of their other three MLS appearances prior to the fortnight interval, RSL also know the importance of finding some crucial defensive steel. Including a shock 3-1 defeat at home against Minnesota on August 24th, Real Salt Lake have registered just a single clean sheet from any of their previous nine matchups across all competitions. Although Thursday’s hosts might have not recorded back-to-back wins in Utah since July, Mastroeni’s side should be excited by an impressive record against LAFC. In fact, the Claret and Cobalt have registered seven points from their last three showdowns against their midweek guests.
Claiming an immediate response last weekend as they marked their respective return from September’s international break with an action-packed 4-2 victory away at San Jose, Los Angeles are cruising their way to another play-off ticket this season. Although they might have a real battle on their hands in the race to defend their Western Conference crown, the Falcons are enjoying what has been an extended flurry. Despite heading into the fortnight interval with a 2-1 loss against San Diego, they have suffered just a pair of defeats in their previous 10 consecutive MLS appearances. Looking to muster back-to-back domestic wins for the first time since the middle of July, Steve Cherundolo’s side will be excited by their continued success outside of California. Including a 2-1 Leagues Cup victory away at Mexican giants Tigres last month, Los Angeles have lost just one of their previous 11 showdowns away from BMO Field – a run that stems all the way back to April 10th.
Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tip: Heung-min Son over 1.5 shots on target @ 32/20 with Luckster
Thursday’s MLS Double
- New York City vs Columbus Crew – New York City win & Both teams to score @ 11/4
- Real Salt Lake vs Los Angeles FC – Heung-min Son over 1.5 shots on target @ 32/20
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