The Playoff Race!

The race for the final #5 slot is definitely within FC Dallas’ grasp!

It pretty much boils down to this. Dallas and Vancouver are now tied on matches played. Dallas still has to overcome a 2 point deficit, but with both clubs having only 4 matches to play, it all comes down to who will perform the best in those four matches.

Vancouver – 38 pts

Seattle (Home)

(48 pts)

Vancouver will have a break since their next 3 matches will be at home. Seattle at home will still be a tough task for them. Seattle is still fighting for playoff position and will want to claim all 3 points.

DFE Prediction: 2-1 Seattle 

Chivas USA (Home)

(28 pts)

Chivas is arguably the worst club in MLS. So you can only assume Vancouver will pick up max points in this match.

DFE Prediction: 2-0 Vancouver

Portland (Home)

(29 pts)

Portland rises up for big matches. Although this match might look like nothing, anytime any of these clubs from the Northwest meet they have rivalries on the line. I expect Portland to give Vancouver all they can handle.

DFE Prediction: 2-2 Draw

Real Salt Lake (Away)

(49 pts)

Vancouver will then head back on the road to face a tough RSL club in their house. I truly cannot see Vancouver pulling out max points Away.

DFE Prediction: 3-1 RSL

DFE FINAL POINTS PREDICTION FOR VANCOUVER: 42 points 

FC Dallas – 36 pts

San Jose (Away)

(60 pts)

Dallas will get the toughest task in this first match by heading on the road to San Jose. However, let’s not forget Dallas had San Jose in their grasp last time they met. A draw here would go along way, especially if Vancouver drops points to Seattle. San Jose pretty much has the playoffs and supporter shield already in their hands. They may not approach this match with much thought.

DFE Prediction: 2-2 Draw

Chivas USA (Away)

(28 pts)

Dallas is starting to play tough. If they want to be in the playoffs they will need to go in and completely abuse clubs like Chivas. Chivas has nothing to play for and Dallas must win this match.

DFE Prediction: 3-1 Dallas

Seattle (Away)

(48 pts)

Seattle will be the real playoff test that will challenge Dallas. Dallas has the capabilities to perform big in big moments. I’m not sure that they can pull this match off. I believe a draw is very possible but for the sake of prediction let’s pencil in a loss.

DFE Prediction: 2-1 Seattle

Chivas USA (Home)

(28 pts)

Dallas will arrive in this last home match needing to win. Dallas will rise to the occassion and pull off an amazing match at home in front of a packed Sunday house in Dallas since everyone will know this match is for all the marbles.

DFE Prediction: 2-0 Dallas

DFE FINAL POINTS PREDICTION FOR Dallas: 43 points (Dallas claims 5th place spot)