Major League Soccer - Los Angeles Galaxy VS Los Angeles FC Prediction

Major League Soccer - Los Angeles Galaxy VS Los Angeles FC
Match Time: 05-07-2024 10:30 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
LA Galaxy are enjoying a fine campaign as they are sitting joint top of the Western Conference. They have been particularly impressive in recent times and head into Friday’s clash with four straight wins, including a 3-0 victory San Jose Earthquakes last time out. Things are just as solid at home for LA Galaxy, who have won six of their last seven matches. Greg Vanney's men are among the leading scorers in the Western Conference and can count a 4-2 victory over Sporting Kansas among their recent results.

Los Angeles are the team setting the pace in the Western Conference as they lead their bitter rivals on goal difference. They have won 10 of their last 11 matches and head to the Rose Bowl off the back of a 3-0 victory over Colorado Rapids in their previous fixture. Like the hosts, goals have not been a problem for Los Angeles, with a 6-2 victory over San Jose Earthquakes among their recent results. Steven Cherundolo’s men have also won four of their last five away matches but were held to a 1-1 draw by Austin in their previous fixture on the road.

Head-to-Head
Evenly matched rivalsLA Galaxy have a 9-8 advantage with five draws from 22 previous matches against Los Angeles. However, Los Angeles have won the last two meetings and claimed a 2-1 victory in the last fixture back in April.

Odds Analysis
Los Angeles have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 21/20 to claim the win. Given the quality in both attacks, goals could be expected in Friday’s clash. There have been first half goals for both teams in their last two meetings. With a closely fought encounter expected here, a halftime draw could be considered at 6/4.

Pick: Halftime draw