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MLS Cup 2026 Odds & Predictions: Favorites & Model

MLS Cup predictions
Squawka Signal · MLS Cup

MLS MLS Cup odds & Signal model

Signal makes Nashville SC the MLS Cup favorite at 30%. Every team below carries our model’s MLS Cup probability for every team, next to the live prediction-market price, so you can see where Signal and the money disagree.

Updated October 16, 2026 · refreshed daily

ModelMarketRead
Nashville SC
Model30.1%
Market20.1%Kalshi + Polymarket
Strong value
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi20.5%Trade
Polymarket19.7%Trade
Squawka Rating 75
Vancouver Whitecaps
Model15.9%
Market13.8%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi12.9%Trade
Polymarket14.7%Trade
Squawka Rating 69
Inter Miami
Model8.4%
Market14.2%Kalshi + Polymarket
Priced in
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi14.8%Trade
Polymarket13.7%Trade
Squawka Rating 60
St. Louis City
Model8.0%
Market7.7%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi8.1%Trade
Polymarket7.3%Trade
Squawka Rating 60
Dallas
Model5.3%
Market4.9%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi4.8%Trade
Polymarket5.1%Trade
Squawka Rating 56
New England
Model5.0%
Market3.0%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi3.3%Trade
Polymarket2.8%Trade
Squawka Rating 54
Los Angeles
Model4.6%
Market4.8%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi4.3%Trade
Polymarket5.4%Trade
Squawka Rating 60
SJ Earthquakes
Model4.2%
Market2.5%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi2.4%Trade
Polymarket2.7%Trade
Squawka Rating 56
Chicago Fire
Model4.2%
Market4.8%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi4.3%Trade
Polymarket5.2%Trade
Squawka Rating 55
Charlotte
Model3.5%
Market2.5%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi2.4%Trade
Polymarket2.5%Trade
Squawka Rating 54
Philadelphia Union
Model3.1%
Market7.2%Kalshi + Polymarket
Priced in
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi7.1%Trade
Polymarket7.4%Trade
Squawka Rating 56
Houston Dynamo
Model2.8%
Market3.8%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi3.3%Trade
Polymarket4.2%Trade
Squawka Rating 51
Seattle Sounders
Model1.8%
Market2.2%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi2.4%Trade
Polymarket2.0%Trade
Squawka Rating 51
Colorado Rapids
Model0.7%
Market0.8%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi0.5%Trade
Polymarket1.0%Trade
Squawka Rating 48
Orlando City
Model0.4%
Market1.1%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi1.0%Trade
Polymarket1.3%Trade
Squawka Rating 41
Cincinnati
Model0.4%
Market1.8%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi1.4%Trade
Polymarket2.1%Trade
Squawka Rating 45
New York City
Model0.4%
Market0.4%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi0.5%Trade
Polymarket0.3%Trade
Squawka Rating 53
LA Galaxy
Model0.3%
Market0.5%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi0.5%Trade
Polymarket0.4%Trade
Squawka Rating 44
DC United
Model0.2%
Market0.5%Kalshi
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi0.5%Trade
Polymarketnot priced yetTrade
Squawka Rating 43
New York RB
Model0.1%
Market0.9%Kalshi + Polymarket
In line
Kalshi & Polymarket prices
Kalshi0.5%Trade
Polymarket1.3%Trade
Squawka Rating 40

How to read it

Model is Squawka Signal’s probability for each team — a data-led read built from team strength and simulated to the end of the season. Market is what the prediction markets are paying. The Market column is a consensus of the live Kalshi and Polymarket prices, de-vigged; the per-book split is in each row’s drawer. Where only one book prices a market, we show it tagged and the other joins automatically once it trades.

FAQ

Who is favorite for the MLS MLS Cup? Nashville SC at 30% on Signal’s model. The full order, with the market’s view alongside, is in the table.

How often does this update? Every day. Signal re-simulates the season as results land, and the live Kalshi and Polymarket prices refresh alongside.

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