Mayra Madrigal
MLS Week 25 will have midweek activity on August 16 and 17, 2022, with the intention of allowing teams that have matches pending to complete the rest of the schedule. There will only be six games in total.
The Week 25 of the MLS once again had a high scoring rate, with a total of 57 goals in the 14 matches played, although the record was set in the Week 24 with 60 goals. It’s a good thing that there are many goals every week, as this guarantees a good show.
As for the performance of the teams at this moment, the pressure is beginning to show as the regular phase is getting closer and closer to its end.
These six mid-week games offer the teams three points to keep fighting, either for the top spots or for a place in the playoffs.
JefeBet brings you today the standard recommendation of the best four MLS matchups, as well as its predictions.
MLS Week 25 Best Matches and Predictions for August 16 and 17, 2022
LAFC vs DC United
LAFC is leading the Western Conference with 54 points after 17 wins, three draws and four losses in 24 matches. After defeating Charlotte FC by a score of 5-0, they come into this match with a streak of six consecutive league victories and as the team with the most wins.
D.C. United has had a dismal season and remains mired in last place in the Eastern Conference with only 22 points, with six wins, four draws and 14 losses. In their last game, they lost 1-0 to the New England Revolution and are one of the three teams with the most defeats.
The clear favorite is the Angelino team due to the good streak that allows them to dominate the league.
This match will be played on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific time) at the Banc of California Stadium.
Prediction: LAFC wins.
Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls
Atlanta United still has a chance to get into the playoff race, but to achieve that they need to start scoring three points on a regular basis. They currently occupy the second-to-last position in the Eastern Conference with seven wins, eight ties and nine losses. On the positive side, they are three games unbeaten heading into this match.
The New York Red Bulls have had many ups and downs recently, but they come into this match with three games without a win, and that is starting to be a cause for concern. For the time being, they remain among the top four teams in the Eastern Conference, although they may face pressure from those behind them.
With the recent results of the two teams, the most likely outcome in this match is a draw.
This match will be played on Wednesday, August 17 at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Prediction: Tie.
New York City FC vs Charlotte FC
MLS champion New York City FC lost 3-2 to Inter Miami, their second consecutive defeat. They have 12 wins, six ties and six losses so far in 24 games, and remain one of the top three in the Eastern Conference.
Charlotte FC has shown signs of improvement throughout the season, but has yet to capitalize on that, falling 5-0 to LAFC in their 14th game of the season, making them one of the clubs with the most losses.
Given that Charlotte is the worst road team in the Eastern Conference, with only one win in 13 away games, the New York club is the favorite to take three points here.
This match will be played on Wednesday, August 17 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.
Prediction: New York City FC win.
FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union
FC Dallas won 4-1 against San Jose Earthquakes and is currently in third place in the Western Conference with 10 wins, nine draws and seven losses in 26 games. They have not lost in their last two games and have only one loss in their last five games.
Philadelphia Union is firmly established at the top of the Eastern Conference, and even if they lose this game, they will retain their lead with 48 points after 13 victories, nine ties, and three defeats. It’s the team with the lowest number of defeats in the entire season. They beat Chicago Fire by a score of 4-1, so they will be confident going into this match after returning to winning ways.
Both teams have performed well in recent times and a draw does not look far-fetched in this match.
This match will be played on Wednesday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at Toyota Stadium in Texas.
Prediction: Tie.
