MLS Score Predictions: Matchday 9Austin FC vs. LA Galaxy
Prediction: Austin FC 2-0 LA Galaxy
Austin FC had enjoyed a strong season up until last weekend’s 5–1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and will look to bounce back on their home pitch when they take on the LA Galaxy. The Galaxy, winless after eight games, are off to the worst start ever for a defending MLS Cup champion.
Columbus Crew SC vs. Inter Miami CF
Prediction: Columbus Crew SC 2–2 Inter Miami CF
Columbus Crew SC has moved the match from Lower.com Field to Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field, rolling out sod to accommodate Inter Miami CF’s superstars in front of a massive crowd. It’s an odd choice for a Columbus side that has been every bit as good as Miami through the last two seasons, and has frustrated significant portions of the fanbase.
The star power on show in both attacks should make this a fun one, especially given how Miami may have to juggle their lineup ahead of their Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal against the Whitecaps.
Charlotte FC vs. San Diego FC
Prediction: Charlotte FC 2-1 San Diego FC
Two of the newest MLS sides face each other this weekend in a match that should bring goals. San Diego FC enter after a frustrating 3–2 loss to the Colorado Rapids. At the same time, Charlotte FC look for their third win in a row after defeating Nashville SC and CF Montréal in recent weeks.
A win for Charlotte, combined with an Inter Miami win over Columbus and an FC Cincinnati loss to Chicago Fire FC, would put The Crown atop the Eastern Conference as well.
