Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
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Los Angeles Galaxy FC and Los Angeles FC will lock horns with each other in Major League Soccer this week. The match between Greg Vanney’s side and Steve Cherundolo’s team will be held at the Dignity Health Sports Park and is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 am UK time on Friday.
Los Angeles Galaxy FC
Los Angeles Galaxy FC are one of the biggest and most well-known clubs in Major League Soccer. They have had some wonderful players in the past and have been successful as well. LA Galaxy have won the MLS Cup as many as five times and have also lost the final on four other occasions.
Greg Vanney’s side are second in the Major League Soccer Western Conference table at the moment with 40 points from 21 matches. They are level on points with city rivals and leaders Los Angeles FC, who have played 20 games. The Real Salt Lake are third with 37 points from 20 games.
Los Angeles Galaxy FC will head into the Major League Soccer game against Los Angeles FC on the back of a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes away from home in MLS. It came after a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake on the road in the league which followed a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in front of their fans in MLS.
Team News:
Los Angeles Galaxy FC are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. John McCarthy will be in goal for the home team and will have Miki Yamane, Jalen Neal, Maya Yoshida and Julian Aude in front of him in defence. Marky Delgado and Edwin Cerrillo will be the two holding midfielders. Gabriel Pec, Diego Fagundez and Joseph Paintsil will be the three attacking midfielders. Dejan Joveljic will lead the line for Los Angélinos.
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC are a relatively new club. They were founded in 2014 and have done well over the years. The Black and Gold ended up as high as third in the Major League Soccer Western Conference table last season and finished eighth overall. They were runners-up in the playoffs.
Steve Cherundolo’s side are at the top of the Major League Soccer Western Conference table at the moment with 40 points from 20 matches. Los Angeles FC are level on points with city rivals, the Los Angeles Galaxy, who have played 21 games.
Los Angeles FC will head into the Major League Soccer game against Los Angeles Galaxy FC on the back of a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids at home in the league. It came after a 6-2 hammering of the San Jose Earthquakes at home in the league which followed a 1-1 draw with Austin FC on the road in Major League Soccer.
Team News:
Los Angeles FC are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Hugo Lloris will be in goal and will have Sergi Palencia, Jesus Murillo, Aaron Long and Ryan Hollingshead in front of him in defence. Timothy Tillman, Ilie Sanchez and Eduard Atuesta will be deployed in midfield. Mateusz Bogusz, Kei Kamara and Dénis Bouanga will be the three forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
Los Angeles Galaxy FC have won 5 of their last 6 matches in Major League Soccer.
Los Angeles FC have won 5 and drawn 1 of their last 6 games in Major League Soccer.
Los Angeles FC have scored 41 goals and conceded 23 goals in 20 games in Major League Soccer.
Los Angeles Galaxy FC have scored 41 goals in 21 matches in Major League Soccer.
Los Angeles Galaxy FC have conceded 27 goals in 21 matches in Major League Soccer.
Conclusion
Both Los Angeles Galaxy FC and Los Angeles FC are doing extremely well at the moment. The match between the two Los Angeles club promises to be very competitive. It is likely that this Major League Soccer game will end in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
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