LA Galaxy vs Charlotte FC Prediction: Don’t expect many goals

LA Galaxy were back to winning ways in their last match after losing back-to-back games in the preceding matches. They beat Los Angeles FC at home 2-0 in the US Open Cup and now they welcome Charlotte FC at home in the MLS. Charlotte FC couldn't get back to winning ways after their last league defeat to Nashville SC. They lost their last game against Birmingham Legion 1-0 in the US Open Cup.

Charlotte FC are 9th in the eastern conference table with 18 points from 14 games played. And LA Galaxy are 14th in the western conference with 9 points from 13 games played.

LA Galaxy (WLLWW)

LA Galaxy pulled off a dramatic 2-0 win over Los Angeles in the US Open Cup. That win came after back-to-back defeats in the league. In their last 5 games, they had 3 wins and 2 defeats, with their most recent game ending in a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC away from home. LA Galaxy are far from perfect when playing at home. Their last 5 home games ended in 3 wins and 2 defeats. Their most recent home game ended in a 2-1 win over San Jose in the league.

LA Galaxy are currently in 14th place in the western conference, with 9 points and a goal ratio of 10:23. They played 13 matches and they had 2 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats.

Their last game was quite impressive as LA Galaxy snatched a 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC away from home in the US Open Cup. Both clubs played out a 0-0 draw in the first half. And in the second half, LA Galaxy turned up the heat. Tyler Boyd scored the first goal in the 49th minute and 3 minutes later Riqui Puig scored the second goal. Both goals were enough to seal a win for LA Galaxy. According to statistics, LA Galaxy had 53% possession, 7 shots on target and 3 corner kicks.

Team streak: less than 10.5 corners (7/7).

Charlotte FC (LLWWW)

Charlotte FC have not been able to get a win after back-to-back defeats in their last 2 games. In their last 5 matches, they had 3 wins and 2 defeats and their most recent match ended in a 1-0 defeat to Birmingham Legion in the US Open Cup. Charlotte FC are also horrible when playing away from home. In their last 5 away games, they had 1 win, 3 defeats and 1 draw. Their last away game was the 1-0 defeat to Birmingham Legion in the US Open Cup.

Charlotte FC are 9th in the eastern conference, with 18 points and a goal ratio of 19:25. In their 14 matches, they had 5 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats.

Charlotte FC lost by a narrow margin away to Birmingham Legion in their last game. Both teams failed to score in the first half and in the second half Prosper Kassim gave Birmingham the lead in the 60th minute. According to statistics, Charlotte FC had 55% possession, 4 shots on target and 2 corner kicks.

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

Head to Head

There's been only 1 match between these two teams and LA Galaxy won that game 1-0 back in 2022.

Expert Analysis and Tips

LA Galaxy scored 10 goals and conceded 22 in 13 games this season. They scored an average of 0.8 goals per game and had a 5% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.7 chances per game and played an average of 16.0 shots per game. They played an average of 5.0 shots on target per game and an average of 7.1 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.8 goals per game and they have kept 3 clean sheets.

Charlotte FC have scored 19 goals and conceded 25 in 14 games this season. They scored an average of 1.4 goals per game and had a 13% conversion rate. They created an average of 1.4 chances per game and played an average of 10.1 shots per game. They played an average of 3.5 shots on target per game and an average of 4.9 corners per game. Defensively, they managed to concede an average of 1.8 goals per game and they have kept 1 clean sheet.

Betting Tips:-

• Under 10.5 Corners at 1.69 Odds
• Home Win or Draw and Under 3.5 Goals at 1.91 Odds
• Home Win FT at 1.70 Odds