Columbus sit second in the Eastern Conference after 10 games of the MLS season, they have only lost one game and boast the second best defence in the division which has set them up well for the campaign. They take on a Charlotte side that has also started the season strongly, sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference having won six of their 10 games to start the season. 

Charlotte’s success at this early stage of the season has mainly been down to their home performances. They’ve won five of their six games at home, scoring 13 goals in the process and only conceding three. However, the picture changes quite dramatically when looking at their away games so far, they’ve only scored three goals across their four away games, only coming out on top in one of these. 

Columbus have won four of their last five games in the MLS with the exception coming against Inter Miami, who are arguably the strongest side across the two conferences. Charlotte lost 1-0 to New England last time out, ending a run of three straight wins which is a disappointment that Columbus can compound.

Philadelphia have been one of the most chaotic sides at the start of the MLS season, they’ve seen 28 goals across their 10 games to start the season (19-9). They face a Montreal side that sits at rock bottom of the Eastern Conference, yet to win a game, but context is quite important here. 

Montreal have only been able to play two games at home this season due to travel and weather restrictions, which means that eight of their 10 games have been on the road, at least two more than any other side in the division. This is particularly important as Montreal won 29 of their 43 points last season at home (67%), so their rough start to the season can partially be explained by not being able to play in front of their home crowd as often as the other sides in the division. 

Philadelphia have conceded five goals across their four away games in the Eastern Conference this term, winning two and losing two of their away games so far. BTTS has landed in the last five head-to-head meetings between these sides when Montreal have been the home team.

Seattle host a St Louis side that have failed to win any of their last five games in the MLS, losing three of these. Seattle enter this game with slightly more momentum having lost just one of their last five, which came away from home against San Diego. 

The recent downturn of St Louis is particularly evident when looking at their away performances in the MLS so far. They’ve only won one of their five trips in the Western Conference this term. On the other hand, Seattle are yet to lose a game at home in the Western Conference, winning two and drawing two of their four games at home so far - scoring 10 goals in the process, only San Jose and Vancouver have scored more goals at home in the Western Conference.

These sides have met twice in Seattle over recent seasons with the home side coming out on top on both occasions, St Louis haven’t even managed to score a goal on their trips to Lumen Field over recent campaigns.