July 4,2012 Match Up Predictions
Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Montreal Impact vs Sporting KC Predictions
Montreal Impact Preview
The Impact is 4-2-2 at home, scoring 15 goals, allowing 11 goals. Their form is 2-0-4, scoring 11 goals, allowing 14 goals. Overall, Montreal Impact is in a downtrend status after winning 1.00 points per game compared to their normal 1.37 average. They are currently 15th in the Major League Soccer and we are expecting them to score 1.65 goals in this game. Their current ELO rating is 1369.6 compared to 1436.0 10 matches ago. They are 5-3 over/under 2.5 goals at home and 5-5 in their last 10 homegames.
Sporting KC Preview
Sporting KC is 3-2-3 away, scoring 9 goals, allowing 11 goals. Their form is 2-2-2, scoring 7 goals, allowing 9 goals. Overall, Sporting KC is in a downtrend status after winning 1.33 points per game compared to their normal 1.87 average. They are currently 5th in the Major League Soccer and we are expecting them to score 1.50 goals in this game. Their current ELO rating is 1497.4 compared to 1590.3 10 matches ago. They are 4-4 over/under 2.5 goals away and 4-6 in their last 10 away games.
Montreal Impact vs Sporting KC Predictions: Montreal over Kansas 2-1
In their last meeting on May 5,2012 Kansas suffered a 2-0 loss at home to the impact. I see this being the same type of outcome with the Impact taking this. Montreal will be well rested and also I expect them to take control on the offense.
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Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Montreal Impact vs Sporting KC Predictions
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July 4,2012 Match Up Predictions
Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Predictions
San Jose Earthquakes Preview
SJ is currently on the top of the Western Conference list with eleven wins, three loses and three draws tallying a total of 36 points, four points ahead of Western second placers, Real Salt Lake. Winning the previous three matches in a row including a 4-3 victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Earthquakes are on fire and are gearing up for their next up-coming match against Portland who are currently placed at number 8 in the Western Conference. The Earthquakes’ game against Los Angeles is now considered one of the greatest in the history of the MLS. MLS Golden Boot leader Chris Wondolowski, whose back heel goal gave the Quakes the lead during that game is one of the team’s driving players.
Portland Timbers Preview
Ranked at number 8 within the Western Conference and having 20 lesser points than the San Jose Earthquakes who, by the way, are currently the number 1 team in the West, Portland (W-4,L-7,T-4) definitely has a tough challenge to take on this Tuesday when they go against the San Jose Earthquakes(W-11,L-3,T-3). One advantage however falls to the Timbers’ side, the game will be played at the Jeld-Wen Field, Portland’s home turf.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Predictions: 3-0
The Earthquakes have a powerful attack as was proven during their last match against the Galaxy. Unless the Portland Timbers adjust their defenses and strengthen their offense, the team does not stand a chance against the red-hot Earthquakes, home turf or not.
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Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers Predictions
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July 4,2012 Match Up Predictions
Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire Predictions
Houston Dynamo Preview
After a 2-1 victory against the Philadelphia Union on the 30th of June, Houston Dynamo is back for another match-up, this time against the Chicago Fire. The last match that the Dynamos had against Chicago was in April 15 of 2012 where the game ended in a draw of 1-1. Currently, Houston ranks at number five in the Eastern Conference with 6 wins 5 loses and 5 draws with a total of 23 points. Oddly enough they rank just below Chicago Fire who has two more winning games ahead of Union but with the same amount of defeats. The venue will be Houston’s home turf and the team has not lost a game at home this season.
Chicago Fire Preview
Chicago Fire has been untouchable for the previous three games in a row including one with the Eastern Conference top team, New York Red Bulls where they easily achieved a 3-1 victory. During their last match-up, Chicagomanaged a 1-0 road victory at Sporting Kansas City on last Friday when Marco Pappa grabbed the game's only goal, and Sean Johnson made several outstanding saves to hold the lead.
Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire Predictions: Draw 1-1
As mentioned above, both teams have met five times in the past Chicago has won once, Houston once, and the rest are draws. This keeps both teams at equal pace. Although Chicago is one rank higher, only four points and two games are the differential. This match-up seems even in the eyes of many.
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Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire Predictions
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July 4,2012 Match Up Predictions
Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: FC Dallas vs Toronto FC Predictions
FC Dallas Preview
FCD is 3-4-2 at home, scoring 8 goals, allowing 9 goals. Their form is 0-2-4, scoring 6 goals, allowing 10 goals. Overall, FC Dallas (3-3-2) opened a stretch of six games in 21 days with Saturday's scoreless draw against D.C. United. Kevin Hartman finished with three saves - including two at close range against Charlie Davies - to help Dallas push its unbeaten streak to three (2-0-1).
Toronto FC Preview
The Reds are currently in 3rd place in the Eastern conference 1-1-5 away, scoring 11 goals, allowing 16 goals. Their form is 2-3-1, scoring 10 goals, allowing 8 goals. Overall, Toronto FC is in a uptrend status after winning 1.50 points per game compared to their normal 0.80 average. They are currently 19th in the Major League Soccer and we are expecting them to score 1.48 goals in this game. Their current ELO rating is 1296.4 compared to 1386.7 10 matches ago. They are 6-1 over/under 2.5 goals away and 8-2 in their last 10 away games.
FC Dallas vs Toronto FC Predictions: 1-1 Draw
The Canadians will be hosting FCD in which we can expect both teams being happy with walking away with a point. I expect this to be a close encounter between the 2 teams.
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Major League Soccer 2012 Preview: FC Dallas vs Toronto FC Predictions