Mayra Madrigal
Week 32 of MLS will see action this weekend, followed by a mandatory FIFA break, leaving us in suspense with two games remaining in the 2022 regular season.
On Saturday, September 17, 11 games will be played, while the remaining three will be played on Sunday, September 18. There are teams that still aspire to get into the qualifying spots in the Playoffs conferences, and this Week 32 could be the last chance for some of them.
JefeBet presents you the preview of the best matches of this weekend, as well as our predictions to help you with your bets.
Predictions for the Best MLS Week 32 Games, Running from September 17 to September 18
New York City FC vs New York Red Bulls
Reigning champions NYCFC have been far from the level they showed earlier this season, as they currently register five games without a win. They recently lost by a score of 1-0 to Charlotte FC, their 11th loss of the campaign.
The New York Red Bulls won their last match by a score of 2-1 against New England Revolution for their 14th victory in the tournament. They are the third team with the most wins in the Eastern Conference, so their ticket to the Playoffs is not in danger.
This match will be played on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) at Yankee Stadium. The New York derby will be a hard-fought match, but the Red Bulls will have everything in their favor as the best visiting team in the Eastern Conference.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls win by a score of 3-1.
Atlanta United vs Philadelphia Union
Atlanta United is one of the teams that will still be looking for a ticket to the Playoffs, but only a win would be enough to get them there. They come into this game after two consecutive victories, and so far has a record of 10 wins, nine draws and 12 losses in 31 matches.
Philadelphia Union has done an outstanding job this season, in which it is the team with the fewest defeats, with 18 wins, nine draws and four losses in 31 games. They lead the Eastern Conference with a total of 63 points, and are also the best offense with 68 goals scored.
This match will be played on Saturday, September 17 at 12:30 p.m. (Pacific time) at the Mercedes Benz-Stadium. Atlanta has won its last two home games, but facing the best in the Eastern Conference will be different and victory may not be in the cards.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union win by a score of 4-2.
New England Revolution vs Montreal
New England Revolution could have a chance to advance to the Playoffs, but it depends on their results in the last few games and other combinations. They have a pair of consecutive losses heading into this match and have a total of 11 in the tournament.
Montreal already has one and a half feet in the playoffs as it occupies second place in the Eastern Conference standings with 56 points after 17 wins, five ties and nine losses. They are now unbeaten in three games and will be looking to extend that streak until the end of the regular phase.
This match will be played on Saturday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific time) at Gillette Stadium. Montreal has won its last five away games and should continue that trend this matchday.
Prediction: Montreal wins by a score of 1-2.
Austin FC vs Nashville SC
Austin FC ended a streak of three consecutive losses by defeating Real Salt Lake by a score of 3-0. They have 16 wins, six ties and nine losses in 31 games played, which places them second in the Western Conference standings. They could still aspire to be leaders, but they will need to win their last games and wait for other results.
Nashville is playing with intensity this regular season finale and is five games unbeaten. At this moment they are qualified to Playoffs, but a win in this game would help them to get a better position.
This match will be played on Saturday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Q2 Stadium. Both teams will be looking for points to improve their position in the Eastern Conference and considering what they have shown in recent games a draw would not be a surprise.
Prediction: Tie by a score of 2-2.
LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids
The LA Galaxy’s current situation is complicated as they are not in the playoff places at the moment after being winless in their last four games and suffering a 3-0 defeat in their most recent match against Vancouver Whitecaps. This could be their last chance to try to fight for a ticket to the next phase.
The Colorado Rapids are fighting for the same thing as the Angelina squad, only that at least they have been getting positive results lately and have three unbeaten games, with two consecutive victories.
This match will be played on Saturday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) at Dignity Health Sports Park. LA Galaxy have not lost in their last four home games, but a win is no guarantee, and after two draws in their last few games we can expect one more.
Prediction: Tie by a score of 2-2.
LAFC vs Houston Dynamo
Although Los Angeles FC has been inconsistent down the stretch of the tournament, it is still the team with the most wins with 19 in 31 games, and is the leader of the Western Conference. They tied 1-1 against Minnesota United and have now gone two games without a win.
Houston Dynamo is trying to react, but their efforts may not be enough as they remain in second-to-last place in the Western Conference despite winning their most recent match by a score of 3-1 against New England Revolution and are now two games unbeaten.
This match will be played on Sunday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) at the Banc of California Stadium. LAFC is the best home team in its Conference with only one loss in 15 games and looks like a heavy favorite against a lower level opponent.
Prediction: LAFC win by a score of 2-0.
