Round 8
16.04.2023
23:30
Dignity Health Sports Park
Carson, USA
LA Galaxy have continued struggling since the opening day of the season. After 7 matches played so far, LA Galaxy is still without a win this season, as they had 3 defeats and 4 draws. Los Angeles FC on the other hand are back in top form with good results to show for it. They have not lost any game in the MLS, as they recorded 4 wins and 2 draws in 6 matches. And Los Angeles also progressed in the CONCACAF Champions League after beating Vancouver Whitecaps 6-0 on aggregate.
LA Galaxy are currently in 13th spot on the western conference table, while Los Angeles FC are in 3rd spot with a game in hand.
Grab Your Signup BonusLA Galaxy (LLDDD)
Things could get even worse for the LA Galaxy team as they welcome the best team in the league to the Dignity Health Sports Park. LA Galaxy are yet to record a single win this term and it looks likely they might not get that win here. In their last 5 matches, they recorded 2 defeats and 3 draws. Their latest match ended in a 3-0 defeat to Houston Dynamo. Houston Dynamo showed their class early in the first half, as they opened the scoring through Hector Herrera in the 35th minute. LA Galaxy were cut down to 10 men as Martin Caceres was shown a second yellow card. Houston Dynamo stretched their lead further as Amine Bassi scored a brace in the 65th and 73rd minute.
LA Galaxy are 13th in the western conference, with 3 points from 6 matches. They have 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats and their goal ratio is 3:9.
Los Angeles (WWWDW)
Los Angeles are back in business, dominating the league this season. Los Angeles are on a 3 match win streak. Overall, they have 4 wins and 2 draws in the MLS this season. And in their last 5 matches, they won 4 and drew 1 match.
Their last match ended in a 3-0 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps in the knockout stage of the CONCACAF champions league. Los Angeles FC were 2-0 up in the first half, through goals from Carlos Vela. And in the second half, Jose Cifuentes stretched the lead to 3 in the 65th minute. Los Angeles had 55% possession, 5 shots on target and 1 corner kick at the end of 90 minutes.
Los Angeles are 3rd in the western conference, with 14 points from 6 matches. Their goal ratio is 12:3.
Team streak: wins (3), no losses (6), no goals conceded (4), more than 2.5 goals (8/10), first to score (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (4/5).
Head to Head
Los Angeles and LA Galaxy have played each other 17 times prior to this match. LA Galaxy have 7 wins, while Los Angeles have 5 wins and 5 matches ended in a draw.
- LA Galaxy are without a clean sheet in the last 8 meetings.
- Los Angeles are without a clean sheet in the last 7 meetings.
- There were more than 2.5 goals in 6/7 meetings.
- Both teams scored in 7/7 meetings.
- There were more than 4.5 cards in 7/7 meetings.
- There were less than 10.5 corners in 5/5 meetings.
Expected Lineups
- LA Galaxy (4-1-4-1): Jonathan Klinsmann, Raheem Edwards, Jalen Neal, Martin Caceres, Calegari, Tyler Boyd, Riqui Puig, Marky Delgado, Memo Rodriguez, Dejan Joveljic.
- Los Angeles FC (4-3-3): John McCarthy, Ryan Hollingshead, Jesus Murillo, Aaron Long, Diego Palacios, Timothy Tillman, llie Sanchez, Kellyn Acosta, Carlos Vela, Kwadwo Opoku, Denis Bouanga.
Expert Betting Tips
Los Angeles are in hot form at the moment compared to the opposition. The hosts will struggle to contain the attacking style of the Los Angeles team. We should see a one sided game here with lots of goals from the away side.
- Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.65 Odds
- Bet on Away Win FT at 1.98 Odds
- Bet on Correct Score 0-3 at 8.7 Odds