Los Angeles (14-6-6) travel to face off against Los Angeles Galaxy (15-6-7) on Saturday, September 14th. This match will be played at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. Los Angeles is coming off a draw while Los Angeles Galaxy is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Is Coming Off A Draw
Los Angeles went on the road in their last match, taking on the Houston Dynamo. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, and despite not getting the win, Los Angeles was a heavy underdog at +270.
The over/under line for the match was 2.5 goals, and since the two clubs didn’t score a single goal, the payout for the under was +100. This was despite the fact that going into the match, Houston was ranked just 19th in goals allowed.
Offensively, LA took a total of seven shots and two shots on goal. They also had five corner kicks, but like the rest of the club’s offensive attack, the corners didn’t result in any goals.
Defensively, Los Angeles did a great job of staying aggressive, finishing with 17 interceptions. They didn’t block a single shot but didn’t allow a goal on Houston’s three shots on goal.
Through 26 matches, Los Angeles has a record of 14-6-6, which has them in 2nd place in the Western Conference. Overall, they have been favored in 22 matches, going 11-6-5 in those contests. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 3-2-2, including a win over the 1st place team in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Galaxy, on July 5th. After this match, they will return home to take on Austin FC on September 19th.
Los Angeles Galaxy Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Los Angeles Galaxy will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to St. Louis City SC. This match was on the road, and they were the underdog at +170. The three combined goals were just short of the line of 3.5 goals.
On offense, the Galaxy took a total of 10 shots and six shots on goal. Gabriel Chaves was the only player to score, doing so on his second shot on goal and third overall attempt. The club had a total of three corners.
John McCarthy made four saves on six shot attempts, and overall, the Galaxy’s defense blocked four shots. St. Louis City SC only had two corners in the match. The Galaxy’s defenders intercepted seven passes and finished with four blocked shots.
Through 28 matches, the Los Angeles Galaxy have a record of 15-6-7, which has them sitting in first place in the Western Conference. Overall, they have been dominant at home, going 10-1-3. Over their last six matches, they have gone 4-2, with their only losses coming on the road. Their next match will be on September 19th against the Portland Timbers.
Los Angeles Offense Breakdown
Los Angeles has been one of the most efficient teams in the league this season, ranking 7th in goals per match at 1.8. They are also 1st in shots on goal per match, but they have failed to reach their season average in each of their last five matches. Denis Bouanga is their top scorer, ranking 4th in MLS with 16 goals. He also leads the league in shots on goal, and his 44 shots on goal are also tops on Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Galaxy Offense Breakdown
The Los Angeles Galaxy have been one of the most efficient offenses in the MLS this season, ranking 5th in goals scored and 2nd in shots on goal. They have taken more shots on goal than their season average in their last four matches. Dejan Joveljić is their top scorer, ranking 15th in the MLS with 12 goals. Gabriel Chaves is 2nd on the team in goals and leads the club in assists. He is 6th in the league in assists and 2nd in shots on goal.
Los Angeles Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Los Angeles defense is 5th in the MLS in goals allowed per match (1.2). They are also 15th in blocked shots and 1st in interceptions. Hugo Lloris is the top goalkeeper in the MLS with 10 clean sheets, and he is 15th in saves. Over their last six matches, they have given up an average of 1.5 goals per match. They have had two shutouts during that stretch, and they have given up five goals to the Columbus Crew.
Los Angeles Galaxy Defense Breakdown
The Los Angeles Galaxy’s defense will be tested against an LA offense that is 7th in the MLS in scoring. Over their last three matches, the Galaxy’s defense has given up an average of 1.3 goals per match. On the season, they are 11th in the MLS in goals allowed. John McCarthy is 11th in the MLS in clean sheets and 2nd in saves. Overall, the Galaxy’s defense is 5th in blocked shots and 19th in interceptions. They are also one of the least penalized teams in the league.
Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Given that Los Angeles is 5th in goals scored and 2nd in shots on goal, we like them to pull out a 2-1 win over Los Angeles Galaxy. The odds for a Los Angeles win are at +148. Our projections have Marco Reus as the top overall goal scorer for the match, while we are giving Olivier Giroud the best chance to score for Los Angeles.
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Last updated:September 10, 2024 Los Angeles FC, Los Angeles Galaxy