Will San Diego Dominate the Crew on Home Turf? Discover the Winning Secrets!

It's already Matchday 4 of the MLS season, and, truth be told, we find ourselves awash with more queries than certainties. A good chunk of that confusion can be chalked up to the expanded Concacaf Champions Cup, which has seen ten clubs kick off their seasons in continental competitions—these are some of the more esteemed sides from 2024. Consequently, it's tricky to discern if early-season hiccups are genuine regressions or merely the result of fixture congestion. In our previous round, we managed a modest 2-1 on our top bets, but ended up splitting four total plays, posting a slight loss of 0.13 units for the week. Overall, we’re down 1.50 units from 12 bets made, translating to a -12.5 percent return on investment, a smidgen better than the -17.1 percent we faced entering Matchday 3. Nonetheless, a stellar weekend could vault us back into the green. Here's a look at our prime betting predictions and recommendations for MLS Matchday 4. **Minnesota United: Potential Dark Horses** Sporting Kansas City vs. Minnesota United Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET (FS1, AppleTV+, MLS Season Pass) - Sporting Kansas City: +130 - Minnesota United: +180 - Draw: +250 - Over/Under 2.5 goals: -145/+100 *Odds via BetMGM* I find it rather intriguing that the odds here nearly mirror those from Minnesota’s recent match against a rejuvenated San Jose Earthquakes team. Sporting Kansas City remains in search of its first win, having faced what should have been a relatively soft schedule so far. In contrast, Minnesota's only defeat came against Los Angeles FC, a match they might feel they deserved at least a draw from. Despite only finding the net twice this season, the Loons have created 4.4 expected goals, revealing that the floodgates may soon open. While I can advocate for Minnesota taking all three points, the smart money may be on their team total exceeding 1.5 goals at +135, with a 42.6 percent implied chance. **Houston Dynamo: Stubborn Yet Impaired** Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake Saturday, 8:30 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass) - Houston Dynamo: -135 - Real Salt Lake: +340 - Draw: +280 - Over/under 2.5 goals: -120/-110 *Odds via Caesars* It’s usual to expect Ben Olsen’s teams to be tough nuts to crack. Yet, it’s baffling that the Houston Dynamo finds itself as the favourite against any side given the current lack of depth. Real Salt Lake has been through a rough patch as well, having sold key players, yet I reckon their squad has a bit more balance. Considering the Dynamo's stubborn nature, I’m opting for a safer bet—Real Salt Lake to win or draw at +105, which gives it a 48.8 percent chance. Even though home-field advantage is significant in MLS, away teams still secure points more often than not, especially early in the season. **Columbus Crew: Voyage-weary** San Diego FC vs. Columbus Crew Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (MLS Season Pass) - San Diego FC: +130 - Columbus Crew: +175 - Draw: +250 - Total goals over/under 2.5: -150/+105 *Odds via BetMGM* San Diego FC has begun their MLS journey more promisingly than expected, yet it's still hard to gauge their strength. While their victories over Los Angeles Galaxy and Salt Lake appear less impressive given the opposition's struggles, their performance against St. Louis CITY SC showcased a need for greater attacking cohesion. After their excruciating Concacaf exit, the Columbus Crew displayed resilience but faced depth dilemmas, especially in attack. I'm uncertain if San Diego can claim a historic first home win against the reigning Leagues Cup champions, but I believe Columbus will find it difficult to secure all three points. Hence, I'm backing a draw, San Diego-no-bet wager at +110. *Resource: "https://www.givemesport.com/hedging-against-san-diego-fc-first-home-win-mls-matchday-4-predictions-best-bets/"*