MLS Week 13 Games Analysis
Breaking Down MLS Week 13 Games
Rivalry Week in MLS did not disappoint! Nearly every match was as exciting as the last. Whether it was the two red cards in the Seattle and Houston match, Timbers’ new boy getting a brace, or a bench-clearing brawl in Colorado! MLS never seems to disappoint, and we can’t wait to see what MLS Games Week 13 Analysis brings us!
We will have two MLS articles going out this week since MLS Week 13 matches are on Wednesday, and MLS Week 14 will be on Saturday.
Current MLS Standings
While the tables did not change much, a few results could render some damage depending on how MLS Week 13 goes. The Seattle Sounders stay on the top of the West, but LACF is hot on their tails with a game in hand. Interestingly enough, the Portland Timbers continue to climb the table but could face a drop if the teams below get a result.
In the East, New England lost its second game of the MLS season to Inter Miami, giving FC Cincinnati a chance to jump into first place. However, despite getting knocked out of CCL, the Philadelphia Union will continue its upward trajectory and look to leap into the top four.
Here are the current MLS standings going into MLS Games Week 13 Analysis:
| TEAM | STANDINGS |
|---|---|
| Seattle Sounders | 7-3-2 |
| LAFC | 6-1-3 |
| St. Louis CITY SC | 6-4-1 |
| FC Dallas | 5-3-3 |
| San Jose | 5-4-3 |
| Portland Timbers | 4-5-3 |
| Houston Dynamo | 4-4-2 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 3-3-5 |
| Minnesota United | 3-5-3 |
| Colorado Rapids | 2-4-6 |
| Real Salt Lake | 3-6-2 |
| Austin FC | 2-5-4 |
| LA Galaxy | 2-6-3 |
| Sporting KC | 2-7-3 |
| TEAM | STANDINGS |
|---|---|
| New England Revs | 7-2-3 |
| FC Cincinnati | 7-1-3 |
| Nashville SC | 5-3-4 |
| Atlanta United | 5-4-3 |
| Philadelphia Union | 5-4-2 |
| Inter Miami | 5-6-0 |
| CF Montreal | 5-6-0 |
| Columbus Crew | 4-4-3 |
| DC United | 4-5-3 |
| NYCFC | 4-5-3 |
| Orlando City SC | 4-4-3 |
| Charlotte FC | 4-5-3 |
| Chicago Fire | 3-3-5 |
| NY Red Bulls | 2-4-6 |
| Toronto FC | 2-4-6 |
Top Five Goals and Assists Going into MLS Week 13
After a five-match dry spell, Seattle’s Jordan Morris has been knocked off the top of the Golden Boot race! However, LAFC’s Denis Bouanga has climbed up in the MLS scores thanks to his goal this weekend. Everyone else has stayed the same except for Jesús Ferreira, who added one more goal to his tally.
In the assist category, Tiago Almada, despite losing, added one more to become the joint leader with Daniel Gazdag. The other three have cemented themselves in the top five for now.
Golden Boot
- Denis Bouanga 9 goals LAFC
- Jordan Morris 8 goals Seattle Sounders
- Christian Espinoza 8 goals San Jose Earthquakes
- Hany Mukhta 6 goals Nashville SC
- Jesús Ferreira 6 goals FC Dallas
Assist Leaders
- Daniel Gazdag 7 assists Philadelphia Union
- Thiago Almada 7 assists Atlanta United ST
- Leo Chu 5 assists Seattle Sounders
- Nicolás Lodeiro 5 assists Seattle Sounders
- Edward Lowen 5 assists St. Louis CITY SC
MLS Week 13 Matchups and Betting Odds
This week is going to be an interesting one. All matches for MLS Week 13 will be played on Wednesday, while Week 14 will play on Saturday. The fixtures are getting a little congested, but we’ll keep you updated with everything you need to know for each set of matches!
Below are the MLS Week 13 matches and the betting odds for each game. More than half of the matches are at 4:30 pm PST, so thank Apple for MLS 360 so you can catch multiple games!
- Charlotte FC (Even) vs Chicago Fire (+250)
- DRAW (+320)
- FC Cincinnati (-150) vs CF Montreal (+350)
- DRAW (+330)
- Orlando City SC (+120) vs NYCFC (+230)
- DRAW (+235)
- Philadelphia Union (-155) vs DC United (+400)
- DRAW (+310)
- Atlanta United (-145) vs Colorado Rapids (+350)
- DRAW (+320)
- Columbus Crew (-110) vs LA Galaxy (+285)
- DRAW (+290)
- Toronto FC (+150) vs New York Red Bulls (+180)
- DRAW (+235)
- FC Dallas (Even) vs Vancouver Whitecaps (+270)
- DRAW (+255)
- Minnesota United (-105) vs Houston Dynamo (+260)
- DRAW (+280)
- Nashville SC (-150) vs Inter Miami (+410)
- DRAW (+285)
- Real Salt Lake (+150) vs Portland Timbers (+160)
- DRAW (+245)
- LAFC (-175) vs Sporting KC (+410)
- DRAW (+225)
- Seattle Sounders (+160) vs Austin FC (+230)
- DRAW (+300)
Key MLS Week 13 Matches
Rivalry Week in MLS brought us so many thrilling matches we didn’t want it to stop! We can expect even more excitement with MLS Week 13 playing on a Wednesday! This is a short week, so it’s best to get in on the bets now while you can!
For those betting on MLS this week, there are two critical matches every bettor should watch in Week 13. Those matches are FC Cincinnati vs CF Montreal and Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC.
FC Cincinnati vs CF Montreal
Date & Time:
The Eastern Conference matchup between Cincinnati and Montreal could make or break for both teams. FC Cincinnati can jump to the top of the East with a win and be three points clear at the top. Montreal has been on an incredible run after starting the season at the bottom of the table. Depending on other results, they could break the top four with a result. For the drama, our bet is on CF Montreal this week.
Seattle Sounders vs Austin FC
Date & Time:
Despite last week’s late win, the Sounders have not been in the best form. They have struggled to create anything but can still grind out a win. They are still atop of the West, but LAFC is behind them with two games in hand. Austin FC will look for another result against one of the Cascadia teams. After a disappointing loss to rivals FC Dallas, they will need a pick-me-up before things start going downhill. Betting on the draw will be the best bet for this match.
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