The MLS returns to the fold this week with another edition of the El Trafico Derby as Los Angeles FC battle against Los Angeles Galaxy at the Galaxy’s home ground Dignity Health Tennis Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 03:00 of 4th October 2021.
Los Angeles Galaxy suffered narrow 2-1 MLS defeat in their last game at the hands of Real Salt Lake. In that match, they had 60% possession, 20 shots with of them on target and a goal scored by Hernández (76′). Real Salt Lake got 12 shots with four on target and goals by Kreilach (45′) and Julio (95′).
Los Angeles FC also heads into this match lost 1-2 to Portland Timbers in their previous MLS fixture.In that match, thy managed 57% possession, 14 shots on goal with four on target and a goal by Musovski (55′). Portland Timbers had nine shots with two of them on target and goals by Chará (45′) and Asprilla (59′).
Much is at stake on this fixture as both sides are currently on three-game losing streaks coming into this quest, with the Galaxy having dropped to sixth in the Western Conference with the Black-and-Gold sitting ninth place.
The analysis between is without a doubt in favor of Los Angeles Galaxy they have won three of their previous six matches however losing the other three. Los Angeles FC drew three of their previous six matches and lost the other three.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles head to head
Los Angeles Galaxy has a good record over Los Angeles FC out of the twelve matches they have played since 2018 they won in five, drew in four and Los Angeles FC won in the remaining three matches.
- Los Angeles 3-3 LA Galaxy 29/08/21
- LA Galaxy 2-1 Los Angeles 09/05/21
- Los Angeles 2:0 LA Galaxy 25/10/20
- LA Galaxy 3-0 Los Angeles 07/09/20
- Los Angeles 0-2 LA Galaxy 23/08/20
Home
- Salt Lake 2-1 LA Galaxy
- Austin 2:0 LA Galaxy
- Minnesota 3-0 LA Galaxy
- LA Galaxy 1-1 Houston
- Colorado 1-1 LA Galaxy
Away
- Los Angeles 1-2 Portland
- San Jose 2-0 Los Angeles
- Portland 2-1 Los Angeles
- Austin 1-2 Los Angeles
- Los Angeles 3-2 Salt Lake
Los Angeles Galaxy team news
Derrick Williams is yet to complete his recovery; however he might not feature in this match.
Los Angeles FC team news
The visitors we play this match without Carlos Vela, Kwadwo Opoku, Tristan Blackmon, and Eddie Segura who are sidelined through injuries.
Prediction and odds
- Los Angeles Galaxy win
- Draw
- Double Chance