DC United vs LA Galaxy Prediction: DC United can’t afford another slip

DC United are back playing at home after playing a 0-0 draw against Philadelphia Union in midweek. Their last game at home also ended in a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC a few days ago and they will be hoping to return to winning ways as they welcome LA Galaxy to the Audi Field.

LA Galaxy ended a 2-match winning run after they suffered a 2-0 defeat in their last match against Columbus Crew. DC United are currently 8th in the eastern conference, while LA Galaxy remain at the bottom of the western conference.

DC United’s latest form is worrisome as they are without a win in their last 4 games in all competitions. Their latest game ended in a 0-0 draw away from home against Philadelphia Union. They have just 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches. And their overall statistics in the MLS is 4 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats in 13 matches. They have a total of 16 points and a goal ratio of 16:16.

DC United were poor in their goalless draw with Philadelphia Union in midweek. Both sides had few chances to improve the scoreline but failed to convert any until the full time whistle. That meant they had now played a draw in back-to-back games. DC United managed to get the bigger share of the possession (55%), more shots on target (3), 4 corner kicks and 2 big chances created at full time.

Team Streak: no wins (3), without a clean sheet (3), less than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (5/7).

LA Galaxy had a short break off from the poor results as they recorded back-to-back wins against Seattle Sounders in the US Open Cup and San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS a few days ago. But it was short lived as the run ended in a 2-0 defeat against Columbus Crew in their most recent game. In their last 5 matches, they recorded 2 wins and 3 defeats in all competitions. Overall their statistics are 2 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats in 12 matches. They are currently at the bottom of the western conference with 9 points and a goal ratio of 10:20.

LA Galaxy were up against Columbus Crew away from home in their last game and they lost 2-0. The hosts took control of the game in the first half by scoring both goals in that half. Lucas Zelarayan scored the first goal for the hosts in the 25th minute and Malte Amudsen followed up with the second in the 43rd minute. And in the second half, neither side could find the back of the net and the hosts had the win at full time. LA Galaxy had 48% possession, 2 shots on target and 6 corner kicks in that game.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (4), more than 2.5 goals (6/8), more than 4.5 cards (9/10), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

DC United and LA Galaxy have met 17 times before now. LA Galaxy had 6 wins, while DC United had 3 wins and 8 matches ended in a draw.

• DC United have no losses in 4 meetings.
• DC United are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.
• LA Galaxy are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 10/10 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 corners in 4/5 meetings.

DC United scored 16 goals and conceded 16 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 1.2 goals per game and had a 11% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.6 chances per game and played an average of 11.5 shots per game. They played an average of 4.0 shots on target per game and an average of 4.2 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.2 goals per game and they have kept 4 clean sheets.

LA Galaxy have scored 19 goals and conceded 20 in 12 games this season. They scored an average of 0.5 goals per game and had a 8% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.8 chances per game and played an average of 16.4 shots per game. They played an average of 4.9 shots on target per game and an average of 7.6 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.7 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Betting Tips:-

• Team 1 to Score Goal 1 at 1.76 Odds
• Home Win and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.89 Odds
• Home Win FT at 1.65 Odds