MLS, played Friday, July 5th, 2024
Here is our LA Galaxy v Los Angeles FC 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 pick was moderate relative to other picks.
It's not only derby day in Los Angeles between LA Galaxy and Los Angeles when the two rivals meet at the Dignity Health Sports Park but this upcoming clash takes on even greater meaning as both teams sit in the top two places of the Western Conference and level on 40 points apiece, so local derby honours will be even more on the line here as usual!
LA Galaxy will certainly fancy their chances of getting one over their city rivals in this encounter as the hosts have won their last four league matches on the trot which have come in the form of victories against Sporting Kansas, New York City, Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes respectively, which has helped lift Greg Vanney's side up into joint-top position in the Western Conference ladder.
The bigger picture also underlines LA Galaxy's purple patch of form as the hosts have been dealt just the single defeat within their last 11 matches overall which came in a 2-1 loss on the road at Chicago Fire but also includes a total of six wins in the process as well.
It has been results on home turf though at their Dignity Health Sports Park which have really stood out for LA Galaxy as Vanney's side have suffered just one defeat in their previous 19 home games which is a very solid record indeed and one that will be tough to beat.
Los Angeles actually sit top of the Western Conference table by virtue of a slightly better goal difference and they too will be in confident mood that they can steal the three points from under their hosts' noses as the visitors bring an impressive nine-game unbeaten sequence into this local derby at the Dignity Health Sports Park.
Having collected no fewer than eight wins within these last nine games, Los Angeles will now be looking to pull away from their city rivals at the top of the Western Conference ladder and their quest will be boosted by the fact that they have picked up wins on the road at St Louis City, Atlanta United and Orlando City on their recent travels. The bigger picture shows Steve Cherundolo's side have suffered just the one defeat in their previous 14 games overall which came by way of a heavy 3-1 loss on the road at San Jose Earthquakes but having won 10 of these 14 games overall, Los Angeles also look a tough proposition ahead of this local derby.
LA Galaxy v Los Angeles Verdict
LA Galaxy won their last meeting at home against Los Angeles 2-1 towards the end of July last season and the hosts look attractively priced to repeat that result here.
Therefore, our main bet will be LA Galaxy win @ 3.00
Other side bets worth considering:
LA Galaxy win & Over 2 goals @ 3.40
Correct Score: LA Galaxy 3-0 @ 29.00
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| A | San Jose | 0-3 |
| A | Real Salt Lake | 0-1 |
| H | New York City | 2-0 |
| H | Kansas City | 4-2 |
| A | Chicago | 2-1 |
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| H | Colorado | 3-0 |
| H | San Jose | 6-2 |
| A | Austin | 1-1 |
| A | Orlando City | 1-3 |
| H | Dallas | 1-0 |
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