NY City vs. Minnesota Utd (Sunday, 8.00pm)
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New York City FC can maintain their 100% record at Yankee Stadium this year when they host Minnesota United in the first MLS match on Sunday.
The Pigeons ended the month of March with a 4-3 defeat away to Atlanta United, while the Loons triumphed 2-0 over Real Salt Lake.
We say: New York City FC 2-2 Minnesota United
Both sides have shown they can trade blows and be sharp in the attacking third this year, but the Loons have had an easier schedule compared to many of the other sides in the league so far, while the Boys in Blue have not shown they can consistently put their opponents away.
> Major League Soccer preview: NY City vs Minnesota Utd
Earthquakes vs. DC United (Sunday, 10.00pm)
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In celebration of the 30th Major League Soccer campaign, we will see a clash between the first two teams to play a regular season fixture in this competition when the San Jose Earthquakes host DC United at PayPal Park on Sunday.
The Quakes moved up to 10th in the Western Conference following a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders last Saturday, while the Black and Red are 12th in the East, suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to the Columbus Crew.
We say: San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 DC United
Having so many Earthquake stars back in town for this commemorative match may inspire the home team on Sunday, while DC are far too vulnerable at the back right now for us to have faith in them even against an often-mediocre San Jose side.
> Major League Soccer preview: Earthquakes vs DC United
Inter Miami vs. Toronto (Monday, 12.00am)
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Keen to bounce back from a CONCACAF Champions Cup loss to Los Angeles FC, Inter Miami return to MLS action on Sunday, seeking a fifth consecutive league victory by defeating winless Toronto in a gameweek seven fixture at Chase Stadium.
Javier Mascherano's men are already atop the overall standings despite playing one fewer game than any other team, and they enter their next clash as heavy favourites against an opponent without maximum points in six matches this season.
We say: Inter Miami 3-1 Toronto
Although Inter Miami have won four in a row in MLS, Mascherano's men have kept only one clean sheet during this run, which remains the team's only shutout this term, and this pattern may continue against Toronto.
Nonetheless, the hosts should possess too much firepower to secure the points at the expense of the Canadian outfit, thus recording five wins on the trot in this match-up.
> Major League Soccer preview: Inter Miami vs Toronto
Ben Knapton
