Los Angeles (12-4-4) travel to face off against Los Angeles Galaxy (11-3-7) on Thursday, July 4th. This match will be played at Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 10:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Is Coming Off A Win
In their last match, Los Angeles hosted the Colorado Rapids SC. The LA offense picked up right where they left off, winning by a score of 3-0 after winning their last match by a score of 4-2. The over/under line for the match was 3.5 goals.
Mateusz Bogusz was the star offensively for Los Angeles, scoring all three times and taking four total shots. Denis Bouanga and Kei Kamara each picked up an assist, and as a whole, the LA club took 22 shots.
On the defensive end, LA blocked six shots and intercepted seven passes. Hugo Lloris made just one save on the match, but still picked up a shutout. The Colorado Rapids SC had a total of nine corners, however, which could be an area of concern for the LA defense.
Through 20 matches, Los Angeles has a record of 12-4-4, which has them in 1st place in the Western Conference. They have won two straight matches and are 6-0-1 over their last seven matches. Overall, they have been favored in 18 of their 20 matches, going 10-4-4 in those matches. On the road, they are 3-4-2, while at home they are unbeaten at 9-0-2. Following this match, they will be on the road again, taking on the Houston Dynamo on Monday, July 8th. In the standings, they are tied with the Los Angeles Galaxy, who they are playing in this match, with 40 points.
Los Angeles Galaxy Is Coming Off A Win
The Los Angeles Galaxy will be looking to build off their last performance when they took down the San Jose Earthquakes by a score of 3-0. This win came on the road for the Galaxy, and they had a money line payout of +115.
The three combined goals fell short of the over/under line of 3.5 goals. Going off the fact that they took seven shots and scored three times, the Galaxy had a very efficient offensive attack. Four different players were either directly responsible for a goal or scored a goal.
John McCarthy finished with six saves and recorded a clean sheet, and the Galaxy’s defense blocked three shots and intercepted three passes. The Earthquakes’ offense took a total of 18 shots, and they finished with five corner kicks.
Through 21 matches, the Los Angeles Galaxy have a record of 11-3-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Western Conference. They have won four straight matches, including a 3-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on June 30th. Overall, they are 6-0-3 at home and 5-3-4 on the road. Over their last seven matches, they have gone 6-1. Next up, they will take on Minnesota United FC on Monday, July 8th.
Los Angeles Offense Breakdown
Denis Bouanga has been the top goal scorer for Los Angeles this season, finding the back of the net 13 times, which is also good for third in the MLS. He has also been the most accurate shooter for Los Angeles, leading the club and the league with 37 shots on goal. Overall, Los Angeles is third in the league in goals per match at 2.0, and they have been able to generate the most shots on goal and corners in the league.
Los Angeles Galaxy Offense Breakdown
Dejan Joveljić is the top scorer for the Los Angeles Galaxy this season, as he has found the back of the net 12 times, which is 7th in the MLS. Gabriel Chaves is the leader in assists for the Galaxy, as he has 8 on the year, which is 7th in the league. He is also 2nd on the team in goals scored, as he has found the back of the net 6 times. As a team, the Galaxy are 4th in the MLS in goals scored, as they are averaging 2.0 per match. They are also 2nd in the league in shots on goal per match, as they are averaging 6.0 per match. Their passing percentage of 87.6 is 2nd in the MLS.
Los Angeles Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Los Angeles defense is currently 5th in the MLS in goals allowed per match at 1.2. They are also 7th in blocked shots and interceptions per match. Over their last six matches, they have given up just four goals, and they have recorded three clean sheets over that span. Hugo Lloris is second in the MLS with eight clean sheets this season.
Los Angeles Galaxy Defense Breakdown
Over their last four matches, the Los Angeles Galaxy defense has been playing well, allowing just two goals. This includes a shutout against the San Jose Earthquakes, who are 16th in scoring. Overall, the Galaxy’s defense is 12th in goals allowed per match. John McCarthy is 9th in clean sheets and 4th in saves. The Galaxy’s defense is 6th in blocked shots and 20th in interceptions. They are also 28th in fouls committed.
Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Even though this matchup is between two of the top goal-scoring clubs in the MLS, we have this one coming in as a 2-1 win for Los Angeles at +112. Kei Kamara has the best odds to score a goal for Los Angeles, and our projections have them taking five shots on goal compared to four for Los Angeles Galaxy. Look for Los Angeles to come up with 12 interceptions, as they are one of the top defensive units in the league in terms of goals allowed.
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Last updated:July 4, 2024 Los Angeles FC, Los Angeles Galaxy