Los Angeles vs LA Galaxy – When the LA Galaxy go to Banc of California Stadium to face Los Angeles FC on Saturday, it will be derby day in the Western Conference of the Major League Soccer.
The home squad has been the better of the two and now sits atop the league table, although the visitors ended their three-game losing streak earlier this week.
To date, Los Angeles FC has been dominant in the MLS, and their efforts have been rewarded by their present position atop the standings. At this time, they have scored 35 goals in their first 18 games, more than any other side in the division.
Los Angeles FC were beaten by Vancouver Whitecaps in their most recent match, despite their impressive accomplishments throughout the season. In the end, it was Andres Cubas’ 89th-minute goal that separated the two clubs, giving Austin FC a chance to reduce the gap.
Los Angeles vs LA Galaxy – Betting Analysis
With only two points separating them, Los Angeles will not want to give them the opportunity to overtake them. The last time these two clubs played, LA Galaxy triumphed despite Los Angeles FC’s superior league standing.
Both clubs played in the U.S. Open Cup earlier this season, with Greg Vanney’s men coming out on top 3-1 with to goals from Kevin Cabral, Javier Hernandez, and Dejan Joveljic.
Afterwards, the LA Galaxy went through a bad patch in which they lost three of their four games, including a U.S. Open Cup elimination match against the Sacramento Republic.
Against Montreal, the men of Greg Vanney replied with a convincing 4-0 victory to get their winning streak back on track. There were goals from Hernandez and Joveljic as well as Rayan Raveloson’s second-half double for the team to aim for in Sunday’s derby.
Los Angeles vs LA Galaxy – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
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