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7/2 PLACE BETThe Major League Soccer season has made its return for 2026, with clubs vying for glory across the Eastern and Western conferences. After an exciting 2025 edition saw Inter Miami CF capture their first MLS Cup title, the league is anticipating another thrilling campaign.
30 teams are split evenly between the Eastern and Western conferences over 34 regular season matches. The competition runs from late February through October, and the MLS’ ever-expanding digital and global presence means there is an appetite for MLS football tips and predictions among punters now more than ever.
The 2025 campaign provided plenty of storylines heading into 2026. Philadelphia Union dominated the regular season to claim the Supporters’ Shield with 66 points; just a second in the club’s history. However, Inter Miami CF stole the headlines by capturing their first MLS Cup title, defeating the Western Conference champions Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final at Chase Stadium. Lionel Messi played a starring role throughout the campaign, finishing as the league’s top goalscorer and earning the Golden Boot and MLS MVP for the second straight year. His performances demonstrated the calibre of talent now competing in MLS and set the stage for an exciting 2026 season.
Now that the campaign is underway, our expert MLS tips will help you navigate the competitive landscape and identify value betting opportunities throughout the campaign.
When do you release your MLS predictions?
Our MLS experts look to collate the data, check the team news and form and make their selections around 48 hours before kick-off during the 2026 season. This time frame may change, however, due to, for example, fixture congestion. Our MLS tips will be available throughout the 2026 campaign to help you make informed betting decisions.
We have you covered for every kind of MLS tips and predictions imaginable in Major League Soccer, from the best accumulators and multiple selections to back. We will also provide MLS tips for individual matches on a week-to-week basis throughout the regular season and into the playoffs.
Today’s MLS betting tips
If you’re looking for the very best tips and predictions for MLS, then this is the place to be. We will look to get our tips live prior to matchday, so check here to find the best bets and deals available, keeping you prepared throughout a busy season of action in North America.
MLS in-play betting tips
Although placing mid-match bets has been possible for some time, the introduction of mobile betting apps has given punters many opportunities for in-play MLS tips and betting, with odds changing in play to reflect the action on the field. As a result, in-play markets are now more popular than ever before for the 2026 MLS season.
And with the markets that are available during the game now, plus the ability to cash-out on your bet to relieve the anxiety of waiting for the full-time whistle, the options for MLS in-play betting tips are well varied. MLS can often be more dramatic and end-to-end than any top-flight league in the world, so in-play betting can be a great way to get in on the action during the 2026 season, whether that be backing an in-form striker to score, or predicting two big offensive units to rack up the goals. Red cards are also never off the table in Major League Soccer, making in-play MLS tips an exciting way to engage with the action.
Full Time Results
Still the most popular bet among punters, the full-time result bet is exactly what it says on the tin. You’re betting on which team will come out on top at full-time, or the draw of course. This is different from a correct score bet, when you’re betting on the actual scoreline at full-time rather than the outcome. These are often combined for an MLS accumulator bet.
Both Teams to Score
Much like the full-time result market, the both teams to score market remains popular among multiple backers as you can get great value on four or five selections from the same market when creating MLS tips. For your MLS BTTS betting tips, you want to check the high-scoring and high-conceding teams in the league so far. In the 2025 regular season, high-scoring teams continued to dominate the MLS landscape. With each team only allowed to pay three designated Players over their salary cap, defences are often neglected, leading to entertaining, high-scoring affairs that make BTTS one of the most popular MLS tips markets. Betfair are one of the bookmakers worth considering for this kind of MLS tips bet.
To Score a Header
The options for betting on goalscorers are not just limited to which players will score or which player will open the scoring, but you can bet on the method that teams and players will find the net, including with a header.
Player Total Shots
You’ll find plenty of player stats bets right here on Squawka Bet – after all, if we’re known for anything around here it’s our love of stats. And if we can take advantage of markets such as Player Total shots, then all the better.
Who are the best players to watch out for in this particular metric? Columbus Crew’s Cucho had more shots than any other player in MLS last season (165) while, rather unsurprisingly, Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga was second with 137.
Player Total Tackles
Another popular market right now is trying to predict how many tackles an individual player will make in a match, which is a key component of many MLS tips. In MLS, defensive-minded players continue to provide excellent opportunities for player tackle bets. Identifying high-volume tacklers is an important part of developing comprehensive MLS tips throughout the 2026 season, as these players often accumulate significant tackle totals across the campaign.
Corners
Corners markets have expanded in terms of variety and popularity in the last few seasons and now you can bet on how many corners each team will win during the game, how many total corners will be awarded and which team will win more. This represents an excellent opportunity for MLS tips that focus on set-piece potential. Teams with strong aerial presences and attacking prowess will continue to generate high corner counts in the 2026 season, making corners a valuable metric for MLS tips.
Player Offsides
You can even bet on a player to be caught offside a certain amount of times in a match now, which is worth backing if your chosen player is playing against opponents who play a high line and look for the offside trap. A familiar face was caught offside the most last season, with Christian Benteke being penalised 37 times.
Corners Taken
Much like the card bets, corners markets have expanded in terms of variety and popularity in the last few seasons and now you can bet on how many corners each team will win during the game, how many total corners will be awarded and which team will win more. Teams with strong aerial presences such as Chicago Fire and Portland Timbers may look to maximise their set-piece potential in 2024.
This Week’s MLS Predictions
Most MLS matches take place over the course of a weekend, with Apple operating on a 10-year broadcast deal with the league, which began during the 2023 season. Games are often spread out due to the time zones involved across the United States and Canada, which is great for punters as you can keep up on every game where we have posted our MLS tips if you’ve placed a multiple bet, or keep checking back before each match to find out what our MLS tips are for each fixture during the 2026 season.
We’ll also have MLS tips ready for any midweek matches if you’re looking for the weekly predictions in advance. MLS’s midweek encounters are well-known for their goals and are usually some of the most entertaining matches available, making them excellent opportunities for MLS tips focused on high-scoring outcomes.
Price Boosts
Looking for some betting inspiration ahead of matchday? Or already settled on your bet but looking for a better price before kick-off? Many bookmakers often offer pre-match price boosts and specials before specific games and there are also occasionally enhanced multiples available ahead of the weekend’s fixtures. Plenty of bookmakers offer these on MLS.
MLS Accumulator
What’s an accumulator bet I hear you ask? Well, an accumulator is when you combine selections from different matches to create a multiple bet at longer odds. These can all be bets from the same markets (Over 2.5 goals and Win-Draw-Win are particularly popular) or you can select from different markets on the same bet. MLS tips are particularly valuable for accumulator betting given the league’s high-scoring nature.
We usually have MLS tips from several, varied markets to be used on the weekend’s football, so you may want to combine these for your MLS accumulator bet. Don’t forget that it’s always worth checking which bookmakers are offering the best MLS odds as this is even more relevant when looking for value by combining odds from several different MLS tips. With 30 teams across the two conferences in the 2026 season, there won’t be a shortage of interesting combinations available for MLS tips and accumulators.
Best bookmakers for MLS
There are so many different things to consider when choosing your favourite bookmaker to place your MLS bets with. For example, which bookmaker offers the best value, do they have an easy-to-use mobile app and, indeed, are there any free bets available upon sign-up?
Every bookmaker worth their salt will offer odds on every MLS game throughout their season, so you shouldn’t have a problem in finding the right sportsbook, with the right mix of price boosts, free bets and their layout.
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Even more impressive is that some bookmakers offer the chance to watch and bet on matches inplay with MLS live streaming services. This gives punters the chance to watch the action unfold and place their bets accordingly during the game. Watching the game live is also a great way to familiarise yourself with Major League Soccer to help your selections down the line.
Which other competitions do you offer tips for?
We’re not just here to offer MLS betting tips and our Squawka football experts scour the most popular leagues all over the world to find the best value. Our expertise covers the major European leagues as well as the English football league and domestic cup competitions, UEFA’s continental club tournaments and even international fixtures.
See our pages for tips on the biggest footballing leagues across the globe:
- Champions League
- Europa League
- FA Cup
- League Cup
- Europa League
- Bundesliga
- Serie A
- League One
- League Two
- Championship
- Nations League
MLS offers and free bets
Before you get started, are you looking for some MLS free bets, enhanced odds and price boosts? Some bookmakers will offerprice boosts for big games such as the LA derby and Atlanta United vs Orlando City, but almost all of them will offer the opportunity to earn a sign-up bonus upon registration which tends to include free bets but can be different with each sportsbook.
Beyond the new customer offers and sign-up bonuses, you will also find price boosts for all customers if you check at the correct times ahead of kick-off. This is often the best opportunity to get the best value on your match bet.
MLS Tips FAQ
MLS tips are betting predictions and expert insights for Major League Soccer matches. They cover popular markets such as match winners, goals, correct score, and player based bets, helping bettors make more informed decisions throughout the MLS season.
MLS betting tips are built using team form, statistics, injuries, suspensions, and tactical trends. While no tip is guaranteed, following well researched MLS tips can help spot value and improve long term betting results.
Some of the most popular markets for MLS tips include match result, both teams to score, over and under goals, correct score, and anytime goalscorer. The attacking nature of MLS often makes goals based markets particularly appealing.
MLS tips are updated regularly during the season, usually ahead of each round of fixtures. Updates reflect changes in form, squad availability, travel schedules, and other factors that can influence match outcomes.
Yes, MLS tips are commonly used in football accumulators. Combining MLS selections with other leagues or markets can increase potential returns, although it also increases risk.
MLS betting is shaped by unique factors such as long travel distances, strong home advantage, fixture congestion, and squad rotation. These elements make MLS tips especially useful for understanding how matches are likely to unfold.