Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction & Betting Tips - Major League Soccer

Prediction published on 06/07/2022, 15:20  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 06/07/2022 at 15:20 in Major League Soccer Predictions

Los Angeles FC and LA Galaxy are set for a derby in the MLS with LA FC playing host as they seek to extend their lead in the Western Conference. Los Angeles go into this game with 36 points and top of the MLS table, while LA Galaxy have 27 points, in fourth place. The hosts are coming from a 1-0 loss away to Vancouver Whitecaps, which was their first defeat in five matches. It was also the first time in five that they failed to score; both teams have scored in three of their last five matches. Los Angeles have scored two or more goals in three of their last five matches. At home, Los Angeles have three straight wins and they’ve scored two or more in four of five matches. Four of the last five away matches have produced over 2.5 goals.

LA Galaxy recovered from a recent slump, winning for the first time in four matches. They beat Montreal Impact 4-0 to rise from two straight losses. Their matches have been high-scoring, with Galaxy showing a good run in attack but they’ve been poor defensively. While they’ve scored two or more goals in three of their last five matches, Galaxy have conceded two or more in two of their last three games. As a result, they have just one clean sheet in five matches, though they have scored in each of the five games. Four of their last five matches have produced over 2.5 goals