LA Galaxy vs LAFC Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

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LA Galaxy 0 - 1 Los Angeles FC

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LA Galaxy vs LAFC Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Monday’s action sees an all–Los Angeles clash in the MLS between LA Galaxy and LAFC.

LA Galaxy have struggled throughout the season as they sit in 15th place and at the bottom of the Eastern Conference in the MLS. On the other hand, LAFC have thrived, sitting in 5th place in the Eastern Conference and set for the Championship playoffs.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• LA Galaxy have not won in their last 12 matches

• LA Galaxy have not kept a clean sheet in eight matches

• LAFC have scored 13 goals in their last five matches

• LAFC have not lost in their last six matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Stereotypically, a giant in American football, it has not been a season to remember for LA Galaxy. Coming into this fixture, the LA side have been on a terrible run of form, losing their last five games.

Their opponents, LAFC, have had a great season, with the typically smaller team in Los Angeles playing the role of the underdogs this season, as they sit in 5th spot and have not lost in their last five matches.

Denis Bouanga will be one to watch in this fixture, the Gabonese striker having scored six goals and assisted twice in 12 MLS appearances this season. Bouanga comes into this clash on top form, having scored five goals and assisted twice in his last five games.

LA Galaxy Preview

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): McCarthy, Yamane, Garces, Yoshida, Nelson, Wynder, Sanabria, Parente, Cuevas, Reus, Fagundez.

Coming into this tussle, LA Galaxy have a trio of absentees. Gabriel Pec is out with a hip injury, while Joseph Paintsil and Richard Puig are also out with injuries.

LAFC Preview

LAFC Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Lloris, Palencia, Marlon, Segura, Smolyakov, Tillman, Jesus, Amaya, Under, Ebobisse, Bouanga.

Unlike their opponents, LAFC only have one injury concern as Maxime Chanot is set to be out with a head injury.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in the MLS since the addition of LAFC, the two teams from Los Angeles have met on several occasions. Within their 24 meetings, LA Galaxy come out as the victors with 10 wins compared to nine wins for LAFC and five draws.

Recent Meetings:

• 5th July 2023 – LA Galaxy 2-1 LAFC

• 17th September 2023 – LAFC 4-2 LA Galaxy

• 7th April 2024 – LAFC 2-1 LA Galaxy

• 5th July 2024 – LA Galaxy 1-2 LAFC

• 15th September 2024 – La Galaxy 4-2 LAFC

Betting Tip For LA Galaxy vs LAFC

Both teams will be up for this game due to it being a derby, but as the superior team in the league, LAFC will come in as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for LAFC to win. Odds of 1/1 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £20.00.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on APPLE in the UK.

• Date: Monday, 19 May

• Kick-off Time: 02:00 GMT

• Channel: APPLE TV

Prediction

La Galaxy 0-1 LAFC

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