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Saturday's Major League Soccer predictions including LAFC vs. Vancouver

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Major League Soccer fixtures, including LAFC vs. Vancouver.


Philadelphia vs. New England (Saturday, 10.00pm)

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin on October 1, 2023© Reuters

The Philadelphia Union can take a big step towards an Eastern Conference semi-final berth when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday at Subaru Park in the first game of that best-of-three series.

Philly finished fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference this year despite losing to the Revs on the final matchday 2-1, with New England winding up fifth due to an inferior goal difference.

We say: Philadelphia Union 2-1 New England Revolution


The Union were unbeaten in 16 of their 17 MLS home contests this season, conceding just 13 goals over that stretch, and they are more than accustomed to handling these pressure situations.

New England may have won their previous playoff matchup at Subaru Park (1-0 in 2020), but they leave too many gaps in behind, which the home side should be able to exploit.

How to watch

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Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match


Los Angeles vs. Vancouver (Sunday, 1.00am)

Los Angeles FC celebrate the goal scored by midfielder Ryan Hollingshead (24) on August 3, 2023© Reuters

Los Angeles FC begin defence of their MLS Cup when they host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the opening game of a best-of-three series on Saturday at BMO Stadium.

These two teams played to a 1-1 draw on Decision Day as the Black and Gold wound up third in the Western Conference table, four points above the Caps, who were sixth.

We say: Los Angeles FC 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps (Vancouver win on penalties)


From the outset of the 2023 MLS campaign, LAFC have had a target on their back, and although they finished the season strong, they have played a lot more games than most MLS sides this year, making the CONCACAF Champions League final, the Leagues Cup quarter-finals and also competing in the Campeones Cup, all of that to say they may be a little fatigued.

The Whitecaps are not the same team that the LA saw at the CONCACAF Champions League this year, and their quick ball movements and pace could be difficult for the home side to handle, while the pressure on them will not be nearly as heavy as what the expectations are for Los Angeles.

How to watch

You can watch Los Angeles FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps and every MLS match this season live on Apple TV. Click here for more details on how to subscribe.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

> Click here to read our full preview for this match

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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


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