Well, last week’s Conference Finals didn’t exactly go as forecasted.

The Seattle Sounders shocked LAFC in the Banc of California Stadium thanks to a two-goal salvo from Raul Ruidiaz. While in the Eastern Conference, Toronto also won away from home. Greg Vanney’s side beat last year’s MLS Cup winners, Atlanta United, in a stoic defensive performances.

That result means we will have a repeat of the 2016 and 2017 MLS Cup Finals with Seattle hosting Toronto on Sunday afternoon. This will be somewhat of a decider between the two. The Sounders were victorious in 2016 while Toronto got revenge in the 2017 final.

Seattle’s home advantage has influenced the betting and they are strong favourites, listed at -110 with CanPlay.

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Only four teams remain in the hunt for the MLS Cup and for the first-time ever there is none of the founding members of the MLS in the Conference Finals.

LAFC face Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference Finals while last year’s winner Atlanta United defeated Philadelphia to set-up an Eastern Conference decider with Toronto FC. This makes for two really interesting encounters with the last 3 MLS Cup winners and this year’s regular season’s standouts – LAFC – still involved.

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After an exhilarating weekend of knockout soccer, the MLS returns midweek with the Conference Semi-Finals. El Trafico is the showpiece of this week’s games. Some of the games at the weekend were very open – there was 27 goals scored across the 6 games – not what you expect in a knockout situation.

Still though, we can hope for more of the same this week with four games on the schedule. In the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, regular season leaders New York City FC face Toronto FC and reigning champions Atlanta United host Philadelphia Union. In the West Semis we have El Trafico on Friday night and a clash between Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake.

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The MLS Playoffs kick off this weekend with all six Round 1 single-elimination games taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Los Angeles FC have already progressed to the Western Conference semi-finals while New York City FC are at the same stage in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

We have taken a look at the markets for three of this weekend’s big MLS Playoffs to provide you with the best tips to get involved in the betting action.

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Its decision day in the MLS and several teams are looking to improve their position. Home advantage is up for grabs for a number of teams. There are four teams chasing two remaining playoff spots in the Western Conference.

Here are some betting selections that deserve a look.

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We have reached the business end of the MLS season with only two matchdays left. The playoff picture is becoming clear with Decision Day looming. Los Angeles FC have dominated the Western Conference and they have secured a bye into the Conference semi-finals. Behind them things are a little tighter. Only 8 points separate 2nd and 8th place and it’s all still to play for with a couple of games to go. In the Eastern Conference, six of the seven spots have been clinched with New England Revolution, Chicago Fire, Orlando City and Montreal Impact still battling it out for the final playoff berth. With that in mind, we have previewed a few of this weekend’s more exciting games with MLS predictions included.

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With the MLS season coming to a close teams are aiming to secure home advantage for the new single-elimination  format MLS Playoffs.

New York City have all but secured top seeding in the Eastern Conference while Carlos Vela’s Los Angeles FC already know they will be playing their Conference Semi-Final at home in the Banc of California Stadium.

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