Toronto FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy match analysis and Prediction

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Toronto FC will seek to record back to back wins in the Major league Soccer this week when they host Los Angeles galaxy at BMO Field in the 29th game week of the campaign. Match day schedules for September 1 at 02:30 EAT.

With 33 points from 28 games, the hosts are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference standings, level on points with 11th-placed Atlanta United and three points off Columbus Crew in the final playoff spot. Toronto FC now returns home where they are currently on a four-game unbeaten streak, picking up eight points from a possible 12 since July.

Toronto FC will want another win following 0-2 MLS success to beat Charlotte FC in their most recent match. In that game, Toronto FC had 41% possession, 11 shots with three of them on target and goals scored by Lorenzo Insigne (49′) and Federico Bernardeschi (66′). Charlotte FC got 19 shots with four of them on target.

Los Angeles Galaxy on the other hand has now picked up two wins and one draw from their last four games to rise into playoff contention as they now sit seventh in the Western Conference after picking 37 points from 26 rounds of matches, with one game in hand. Greg Vanney’s side is on a run of four consecutive defeats away from home while managing just one point from the last 15 available.

Los Angeles Galaxy gets into this fixture after 1-2 MLS victory over New Eng. Revolution in their most recent encounter. In that game, Los Angeles Galaxy had 37% possession, seven shots with five of them on target and goals scored by Daniel Aguirre (4′) and Javier Hernández (15′). New Eng. Revolution got 19 shots with seven of them on target and a goal by Carles Gil (82′).

Toronto FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy head to head

Since 2007, these two sides have had 22 head to head encounters; LA Galaxy claims, eight wins, Toronto FC seven wins while seven other matches ended in draws.