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LA Galaxy and LAFC – separated by four points in the MLS table – resume their domestic season with the Los Angeles Derby. The Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, will host the 27th meeting between the two teams on Saturday, 18 July.
The two Los Angeles powerhouses first met in the ‘El Trafico’ derby in 2018, with LA Galaxy (10) holding the edge over LAFC (9) in terms of victories since then.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC key stats
- LAFC have the fourth-best defence in the Western Conference (17 conceded).
- The Black and Gold have won only two of their seven away league matches (D3, L3).
- LA Galaxy have won only five of their 15 MLS season matches so far (D5, L5).
- The Galacticos are the only team to have a zero goal difference, scoring and conceding 22.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC preview: Closely-fought El Trafico
LA Galaxy vs LAFC — Tale of the Tape
| LA Galaxy | vs | LAFC |
|---|---|---|
| 9th (Western Conference) | Position | 4th (Western Conference) |
| 20 | Points | 24 |
| 22 | Goals For | 24 |
| 22 | Goals Against | 17 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
*Figures accurate at the time of publishing.
LA Galaxy have had better starts to their MLS season, as they sit in the edge of the promotion play-off spots – in ninth position – after 15 games.
They sit 12 points off the top spot, with San Diego FC closely trailing them by three points. Greg Vanney’s men are in a crunch situation, needing all three points to bring them within a point of their El Trafico rivals.
The Galacticos resume their MLS journey after a shaky first half of the season, which they ended with only three victories from their last eight matches.
They carried that inconsistent form into the World Cup break, losing 3-0 to El Salvador, before winning 1-0 against Club America.
LAFC are in better position than their rivals coming into their 27th derby meeting. They sit four points ahead of LA Galaxy and eight points from top dogs Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes.
Yet they entered the World Cup break as one of the worst performing MLS teams in this conference despite their latest 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders.
They went winless in all previous four league matches, losing three and drawing once.
Marc Dos Santos has a few injuries to deal with, including Sergi Palencia and Lorenzo Dellavalle. Igor Jesus and Hugo Lloris are also expected to sit this one out.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC form guide & betting tips
| LA Galaxy | vs | LAFC |
|---|---|---|
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Form |
D
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L
L
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| 8 | Points | 4 |
| 6th (Western Conference) | Form Table | 13th (Western Conference) |
| 7 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 11 |
L
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L
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Form (All Comps) |
L
L
L
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W
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Whispers predicts: LA Galaxy 2-2 LAFC
Both sides come into this fixture in inconsistent form. LAFC are better positioned in the table, but LA Galaxy have home advantage in their favour. A Draw at 13/5 (3.60) offers excellent value.
A similar punt as aforementioned involves Draw and BTTS – Yes at 3/1 (4.00).
Excluding friendlies, three of LAFC’s previous five league games have gone over 3.5 total goals. However, in that span, only one LA Galaxy match has crossed the mark. Their meetings are usually filled with entertainment – all three previous H2Hs have gone over 3.5 total goals. Backing Over 3.5 total goals at 13/10 (2.30) is a strong bet.
Son Heung-Min is LAFC’s main man in attack – backing him to score or assist anytime at 11/8 (2.37) is worth a shot. On similar lines, Marco Reus – LA Galaxy’s focal point – to score or assist anytime at 21/10 (3.10) offers better value.
> Match result – Draw at 13/5 (3.60) | Likelihood: Probable
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 3/1 (4.00) | Likelihood: Likely
> Over 3.5 total goals at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Probable
> Son Heung-Min to score or assist at 11/8 (2.37) | Likelihood: Possible
> Marco Reus to score or assist at 21/10 (3.10) | Likelihood: Possible