Free MLS Pick LA Galaxy vs. Los Angeles FC
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LA Galaxy vs. Los Angeles FC
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LA Galaxy vs. Los Angeles FC
Date: Thursday, October 24th
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Venue: Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles, California
MLS Moneyline Odds: Galaxy +475, Draw +400, LAFC -230
MLS Spread Betting Odds: LAFC -1.5
MLS Betting Total: 3.5
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This playoff matchup will be another edition of “The Battle for LA.” The top seed, LAFC will host the fifth seeded, LA Galaxy.
These teams played to a 3-3 draw on the home pitch of LAFC and the Galaxy won 3-2 on their home pitch.
LA Galaxy
The Galaxy are fresh off a 2-1 win over Minnesota United which is why they find themselves in the Western Conference Semifinals. They may be playing the best team in the MLS, but the series history would show that they have dominated this team.
In five matches against their cross-town rivals, the Galaxy have won two times and have played to a draw three times. This is surprising given how dominate LAFC has been at least during this current season. Granted, the Galaxy have never won in the Banc of California stadium, but having never lost should give them a ton of confidence.
With a win in Minnesota, the Galaxy now have six wins, ten losses, and two draws away from home.
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No question that the Galaxy will be looking to get Zlatan Ibrahimovic heavily involved in their attack going forward. Ibra had 30 goals this season, which is second best in the entire MLS. In the regular season, they averaged 1.33 goals per game away from home, but just scored two goals in Minnesota.
In two games against LAFC away from home, they are averaging 2.5 goals per game, so their attack tends to improve when going up against this LAFC squad.
Defensively, the Galaxy are not always strong at the back in away matches. They allow an average of 1.94 goals per game, and now face the best attacking club in the entire MLS.
For the Galaxy to keep this game close, they need to contain Carlos Vela.
Los Angeles FC
LAFC were spectators of the first round of playoffs and probably wanted to avoid this Galaxy team. Nonetheless, they will look for their first win against this team in a critical playoff game.
Los Angeles FC were by far the best team during the regular season. They won thirteen home games this season, lost one and played to a draw in three.
The attack for this team revolves around the guy who leads the MLS in goals scored. That of course is Carlos Vela. He had 34 goals this season and needs to play a solid game if LAFC are going to advance. They also have Diego Rossi, who scored 16 times that can compliment Vela.
The defense for LAFC has been outstanding this season. They are allowing an average of 1.18 goals per game at home. The big exception to this defense is when they play the Galaxy. In five all-time meetings against them, they have allowed an average of 2.6 goals per game. This does not give me confidence that they will slow down Ibra, and I think they will concede at least two goals.
Free LA Galaxy vs. Los Angeles FC MLS Prediction:
LAFC may have never beaten the Galaxy, but this is the playoffs and I think they can get the job done.
4* Free MLS Betting Pick: LA Galaxy +1.5
Knowing the history between these two teams, I think the Galaxy are going to give them a game.. You can get the Galaxy +1.5 at a very reasonable price and that is where I am looking for my pick.
MLS Free Score Prediction: LAFC 3-2
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