LA Galaxy vs DC United Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 13, 2025 | Dignity Health Sports Park | MLS | 03:30 BST

LA Galaxy and DC United clash in the MLS in a game where both sides will be looking to not just win but use this game as something to build on for future matches. After winning the MLS Cup last season, LA Galaxy’s 2025 campaign could not be going much worse, winning just twice so far; DC United are not performing much better, with four wins to their name.

**Key Betting Tip:**DC United to Win or Draw at 2.57 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

LA Galaxy vs DC United Predicted Lineups

LA Galaxy Predicted XI: Mićović; Yamane, Yoshida, Garcés, Aude; Cerrillo, Fagúndez, Reus; Pec, Nascimento, Paintsil.

DC United Predicted XI: Kim; Peltola, Bartlett, Rowles; Herrera, Servania, Enow, Schnegg; Stroud, Benteke, Peglow.

John McCarthy is a doubt for LA Galaxy, while Miguel Berry and Riqui Puig are both out. As for the visitors, Aaron Herrera could be fit in time for the game and if so is expected to start. Lukas MacNaughton, however, is doubtful, while Kristin Fletcher is sidelined.

LA Galaxy are expected to remain unchanged from their surprising 3-0 win over Vancouver; DC United will make just the one change from their US Open Cup exit to Nashville.

LA Galaxy vs DC United Current League Standings

LA Galaxy have had an abysmal and embarrassing title-defending season thus far, sitting rock bottom of the Supporters’ Shield. They did just pick up their second win of the season in their last match, so will hope for back-to-back home victories on Sunday.

DC United have collected 19 points, sitting 25th in the Supporters’ Shield. They come into this game in poor form recently but are only nine points off the Qualification Playoffs, so a victory in Los Angeles will see them close that gap.

LA Galaxy vs DC United Head-to-Head Timeline

These sides have met each other 17 times in the MLS, and once in a friendly. This meeting gives very mixed results, with LA Galaxy coming out on top six times, to DC United’s four, with eight draws. It is worth noting that DC United have never won an away fixture against LA Galaxy.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

May 2023: DC United 3-0 LA Galaxy (MLS)

February 2022: LA Galaxy 2-2 DC United (MLS Preseason)

August 2019: DC United 2-1 LA Galaxy (MLS)

July 2018: LA Galaxy 2-2 DC United (MLS)

June 2017: DC United 0-0 LA Galaxy (MLS)

LA Galaxy have not won any of their last five games against DC United, and we stretch back to 2016 to find the last time they did so. Historically overall, they have a good a chance, but factoring in general form and recent meetings, they could face an uphill task here.

DC United have had a successful time recently against the Los Angeles outfit, winning two of the last three and being unbeaten in the last five meetings. They may want to end their curse in LA once and for all, however.

Recent LA Galaxy and DC United Matches Analysis

LA Galaxy Last 5 Matches:

LA Galaxy 3-0 Vancouver (MLS)

San Jose 1-1 LA Galaxy (MLS)

Colorado 2-0 LA Galaxy (MLS)

St Louis 3-3 LA Galaxy (MLS)

LA Galaxy 2-0 Salt Lake (MLS)

Long breaks between their recent games have seem to do LA Galaxy well. Zero wins in their opening 16 MLS matches, but two wins in their last five, losing just one will do their confidence a world of good. They have been attacking well in recent games, scoring nine of their 22 overall, in the last five games.

DC United Last 5 Matches:

Nashville 5-2 DC United (US Open Cup)

DC United 0-0 Atlanta (MLS)

DC United 0-1 Nashville (MLS)

Salt Lake 2-0 DC United (MLS)

DC United 1-7 Chicago (MLS)

After losing just one of their opening seven MLS matches, DC will be very disappointed with their position now. They have scored just three goals in their last five games, and have conceded 15, so I think it is safe to say Troy Lesesne has his hands full and will need all hands-on deck if they are to get back on form.

LA Galaxy vs DC United Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in DC United to Win or Draw. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best LA Galaxy vs DC United Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: DC United to Win or Draw @ 2.57 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a DC United win or draw in this fixture. Despite DC’s recent struggles, we expect them to bounce back in this game.

Key Players to Watch: LA Galaxy vs DC United

He may be 36 years old, but Marco Reus has proven he still fits the bill as a world class playmaker. The German midfielder is LA Galaxy’s light in a poor season, with four goals and six assists in just 12 starts and has made three assists and scored once in the last five.

Despite scoring just 17 goals all campaign, Christian Benteke has not had much trouble finding the net, scoring six goals. The ex-Liverpool striker has started just 13 times but always finds himself testing the keeper whenever he steps onto the pitch, averaging 3.6 shots per game.

LA Galaxy vs DC United Match Facts

Referee: Timothy Ford. He officiated 14 MLS fixtures last season and gave out an average of 3.43 yellow cards per match, and 0.14 red cards per match.

Broadcast Details:

UK & US: Apple TV

Stadium Information: The Dignity Health Sports Park is in Carson, California. It opened in in 2003 and holds a maximum capacity of 27,000 spectators. Ventura County FC, Chivas USA, and LA Galaxy are the occupants of the venue. The stadium recently hosted two matches of the Gold Cup, including Panama vs Guadeloupe and Jamaica vs Guatemala.