Mayra Madrigal
This Sunday, October 9, Matchday 34 will be played, which is the last week of the regular phase, so we will know the last teams to confirm their pass to the playoffs. To make this last Matchday 34 more exciting, all 14 games will be played on the same day, but at different times.
As the last three points are at stake, tough matches are expected, as some will be looking to maintain their positions and others will be making their last attempt to advance to the next stage. JefeBet provides you the recommendation and predictions of the best MLS Matchday 34 games
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Predictions for MLS Matchday 34 on October 9, 2022
Orlando City vs Columbus Crew
This is one of the most promising as both teams still have a chance to advance to the playoffs and will play for everything here. Orlando City is in eighth place with 45 points after 13 wins, six draws and 14 losses in 33 games, just one point behind its opponent to beat this week.
Columbus Crew currently qualifies for the next phase with 46 points and is in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. It recorded 10 wins, 15 ties and 7 losses after 33 rounds. They did a good job defensively, having conceded only 39 goals, the second-best defense in their conference.
This match will be played on Sunday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. (Pacific time) at Orlando City Stadium. Both are looking for the same thing, but Columbus Crew is in a better moment, having not lost in its last three games.
Prediction: Columbus Crew wins by a score of 0-1.
New York Red Bulls vs Charlotte FC
The New York Red Bulls secured their place in the playoffs after having earned 50 points from 33 games played, with 14 wins, eight draws and 11 losses. The New York squad has been inconsistent in recent times, and that did not let them from competing for the Eastern Conference lead. Now they will only try to secure their fourth position or even climb to third.
Charlotte FC is about to complete its first MLS season and although it did not qualify for the playoffs, it can be considered to have had a positive debut. After 33 games played, the team has registered 13 wins, three ties and 17 losses and is currently undefeated in four games.
This match will be played on Sunday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. (Pacific time) at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey. The Red Bulls have the most at stake in this match and are coming off a win in their last home game, and could repeat their triumph here.
Prediction: New York Red Bulls win by a score of 3-1.
Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC
From the start of the season, Philadelphia Union showed a superior performance than the rest of the teams and became of the contenders as the matchdays went by. They come into matchday 34 as the leader of the Eastern Conference with 64 points, with 18 wins, 10 ties and five losses. In fact, they are the team that lost the fewest games in the entire regular phase.
Toronto FC was unable to get back on track and will miss the playoffs as it is in second-to-last place in the Eastern Conference, being one of the teams with the second-highest number of defeats (17). Toronto’s current performance is worrying its fans as it keeps a negative streak of four consecutive defeats.
This match will be played on Sunday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. (Pacific time) at Subaru Park. Both teams lost in their previous matches, but Toronto FC has not been a good visitor, losing 10 of their 17 games in that condition.
Prediction: Philadelphia Union wins 4-1.
Inter Miami vs Montreal
Inter Miami is qualified for the Playoffs, but they still can show its good moment in these games. They enter MLS Week 34 on a streak of four consecutive victories, which has placed them in fifth place with 48 points. If they get the three points, they could climb one position in the Eastern Conference.
Montreal will be looking to snatch the Eastern Conference lead from Philadelphia on this final matchday, but they need a win to do so. The Canadian team has not lost in five games and has three consecutive victories at the moment.
This match will be played on Sunday, October 9 at 11:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) at Lockhart Stadium. Montreal is the best visitor in its conference and records six consecutive wins in that condition, so we would expect that trend to continue.
Prediction: Montreal wins by a score of 1-2.
LAFC vs Nashville
LAFC is close to winning the trophy for the best team of the regular season. No team has more victories than Los Angeles, which has a record of 21 wins, four ties and eight losses. So far, 67 points make them the absolute leader of the Western Conference, where it is also the best offensive team with 66 goals scored.
You might think that Nashville has nothing left to play for because they already secured their place in the MLS playoffs, but they can still climb a few positions. They are currently fifth in the Western Conference with 47 points, and could jump to third place if some results combine.
This match will be played on Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) at the Banc of California Stadium. LAFC is the best home team in the Western Conference, having lost only one of its 16 matches in that condition. They come into this match with a great winning streak of 9 games undefeated at home, and that is not expected to change.
Prediction: LAFC wins 2-1.
Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake is playing its last card to reach the playoffs. They are in eighth place in the Western Conference after scoring 44 points in 33 games, with 11 wins, 11 ties and 11 losses. They are coming off a 1-1 draw against LA Galaxy, but only a win will do it here.
Portland Timbers are in the same situation as their opponents, as they have not yet confirmed their passage to the next round of the tournament, and could have done so the previous matchday but lost to LAFC by a score of 1-2, leaving them with 46 points in sixth place.
This match will be played on Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific time) at Rio Tinto Stadium. Despite being visitors, Portland Timbers could be more competitive in this match as they to secure their playoff spot. In addition, they are also unbeaten in their last two away games.
Prediction: Portland Timbers win by a score of 0-1.
