MLS, played Thursday, July 18th, 2024
Here is our LA Galaxy v Colorado tip and game preview. Based on our detailed analysis of statistics listed below and other factors, we predicted both teams to score in this game, over 2.5 goals, and a LA Galaxy home win. Our confidence in this tip was high relative to other tips.
Third placed LA Galaxy play host to fourth placed Colorado Rapids in this tasty looking fixture towards the top of the Western Conference when the two teams face off at the Dignity Health Sports Park as LA Galaxy look to shrug off a recent 2-0 defeat away from home at Dallas, while Colorado Rapids extended their unbeaten run in the MLS to three games with a 1-1 draw at home with New York RB on the weekend.
Despite being handed two defeats within their last three games overall in the MLS which included a previous 2-1 loss at home in the local derby against Los Angeles, LA Galaxy still remain sitting in third spot in the Western Conference and level on 43 points with counterparts, Real Salt Lake and Los Angeles respectively.
The bigger picture shows LA Galaxy have suffered just three defeats within their previous 14 games overall in the MLS while picking up a total of seven wins in the process, five of which have been registered on home turf at their Dignity Health Sports Park.
Wins against Houston Dynamo, Dallas, Sporting Kansas, New York City and Minnesota United will give Greg Vanney's side plenty of confidence that they can bounce back with a win here.
Colorado Rapids also head into this upcoming top of the table clash against LA Galaxy in decent looking form as the visitors have been dealt just the one defeat in their previous seven games overall which came in the form of a 3-0 loss away from home at Los Angeles but also includes collecting five wins as well.
Recent victories over the likes of Austin, St Louis City (home and away), Montreal and Sporting Kansas will also give Chris Armas' side a welcome boost ahead of this tricky looking trip to the Dignity Health Sports Park where they will be looking to reduce the existing five-point deficit between themselves and their hosts with a win here.
However, this may be easier said than done, especially as Colorado Rapids possess a fairly ordinary looking set of results away from home in the MLS in recent times which has seen Armas' side pick up just four wins in their last 22 outings on the road, slipping to a total of 15 defeats along the way as well.
Colorado Rapids did record a 3-1 win away at LA Galaxy on their last visit to the Dignity Health Sports Park but the tables could turn in favour of the hosts in this upcoming encounter.
LA Galaxy v Colorado Rapids Verdict
Recent results for both LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids have produced some impressive performances but with home advantage behind them, LA Galaxy get the nod in this one. Therefore, our main bet will be LA Galaxy win @ 1.95
Other side bets worth considering:
Los Angeles win & Over 3.5 goals @ 3.60
Correct Score: LA Galaxy 3-2 @ 17.00
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