Following the conclusion of the 2024 MLS regular season, the playoffs kicked off on Monday, October 28, and the top teams will be in great test in knockout-round scenarios. Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, and the high-flying LA Galaxy are the two favourites of the heavy betting market to lift the MLS Cup in 2024. Let's look at the top three contenders of the 2024 MLS Cup ahead of the final on December 7.
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| USA MLS Cup Winner Odds | Bet365 Odds |
| Inter Miami | 2.50 |
| LA Galaxy | 4.00 |
| Columbus Crew | 7.50 |
| Los Angeles FC | 8.00 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 17.00 |
| FC Cincinnati | 21.00 |
| Real Salt Lake | 21.00 |
| Houston Dynamo | 34.00 |
The Top Three Contenders in the 2024 MLS Playoffs
Inter Miami
Inter Miami will enter the 2024 MLS Cup tournament as the heavy favourites in the betting world to lift the Cup. They enjoyed a wonderful regular campaign in the Eastern Conference, as they finished first in the league standings with 74 points. Inter Miami's record of 22 wins, four losses, and eight draws earned them their first Supporters Shield for the best regular-season performance. The presence of Argentine captain Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez had greatly boosted the club. Messi finished the regular season as the 2024 MLS Golden Boot runner-up after scoring 20 goals and 16 assists in his 19 league appearances. Meanwhile, Luis Suárez also significantly impacted with 20 goals and nine assists.
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The LA Galaxy are considered the second favourite for the MLS Cup despite finishing the 2024 MLS Regular Season with a frustrating second-place finish in the league standings. Los Angeles Galaxy finished level on points with Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference table with 64 points. They scored the most goals in the Western Conference with 69 goals. The Galaxy reached the final of the MLS Cup playoffs in the last two consecutive seasons, while winning the Cup in 2022. However, losing the Western Conference title on the season's final day might greatly impact this season's playoffs.
Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew are the defending champions of the MLS Cup, and they will look to be the first back-to-back champions since LA Galaxy pulled it off in 2011/2012. They finished as runner-up in the Eastern Conference table behind Inter Miami with 61 points. Columbus Crew recorded their best-ever continental campaign earlier this year as they reached the final of the Campeones Cup but were defeated on penalties by Club America. Their defence has looked shaky this season, conceding nine goals in their last five regular matches. Their expected goals per match this season are as high as 1.52, which might give them chances of getting to the final.
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