LAFC vs LA Galaxy Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips | MLS
LAFC vs LA Galaxy Preview
- Tournament – Major League Soccer
- Date – Sunday, April 7
- Kick-off Time – 12:45 am GMT
- Venue – BMO Stadium
The two North American giants will battle out each other in the next MLS tie on Sunday, April 7 at the BMO Stadium. LAFC have struggled at the start of the campaign and languishing at the bottom of the table whereas LA Galaxy are on a dream run of eight games in all competitions without a defeat.
LAFC have lost their last game away from home 3-2 by the Colorado Rapids last week. But the next three of their four games will be held at home ground BMO Stadium where they are unbeaten in their last MLS encounters including the play-offs. The Black and Gold are off to their worst start to a MLS season after six games.
LA Galaxy, on the other hand, have had a dream start to the season as they are sitting on top of the Western Conference, with three wins and as many draws in six games. Manager Greg Vanney will pleased with the way his team started this season after a disastrous start in the last campaign.
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LAFC vs LA Galaxy Team News
Several first-team LAFC players are currently sidelined with their respective problems. Omar Campos is out with his sore ankle whereas Lorenzo Dellavalle is out with his knee injury and will return next match. David Martinez will remain suspended for this weekend’s tie. Tomas Angel continues to battle an abductor injury and has already missed the last three games for LAFC.
As for LA Galaxy, they have only one absentee in Jalen Neal who’s still recovering from his abdominal injury and is yet to feature in the new season. Martin Caceres is doubtful for this clash due to a muscular issue but could play a few minutes.
LAFC vs LA Galaxy Predicted Lineups
LAFC Predicted XI:
Lloris; Hollingshead, Murillo, Long, Segura; Tillman, Sanchez, Atuesta; Ordaz, Bogusz; Bouanga
LA Galaxy Predicted XI:
McCarthy; Yamane, Yoshida, Caceres, Aude; Pec, Delgado, Brugman, Puig; Paintsil, Joveljic
LAFC vs LA Galaxy Head-to-Head
Sunday’s meeting between LAFC and LA Galaxy will be the 22nd time these two teams square off in a competitive match. LA Galaxy have the upper hand over both sides winning nine matches. LAFC have won seven matches while the other five matches in a draw
Last five results:
LAFC 4-2 LA Galaxy – Major League Soccer – September 17, 2023
LA Galaxy 2-1 LAFC – Major League Soccer – July 05, 2023
LAFC 0-2 LA Galaxy – US Open Cup – May 24, 2023
LA Galaxy 2-3 LAFC – Major League Soccer – April 16, 2023
LAFC 3-2 LA Galaxy – Major League Soccer – October 21, 2022
LAFC vs LA Galaxy Prediction
LA Galaxy are certainly the heavy favorites coming into this fixture. They will carry momentum while going onto this fixture after a 1-0 triumph over the Seattle Sounders in their last game. They are the only unbeaten side in the Western Conference this year, as Galaxy is on an impressive run of eight games in all competitions without a defeat.
Meanwhile, Damac have also failed to gather any consistent runs this season as they have secured only one victory in their last eight league matches. Cosmin Contra’s side have failed to score more than one goal in any of their previous eight games.
Prediction: LAFC 1-1 LA Galaxy
LAFC vs LA Galaxy Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
- Goal Scored: 1.43
- Games over 2.5 goals: 1.45
- Both teams scored: 1.50
Odds
- LAFC Win: 1.68
- Draw: 4.35
- LA Galaxy Win: 4.20
LAFC vs LA Galaxy Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Sunday, April 7 at 12:45 AM (GMT).
- India: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv App
- USA: CBS Network
- Italy: DAZN Sky Sport
- Czech Republic: AMC Networks ČT