The upcoming Leagues Cup match between LA Galaxy and Santos Laguna will be played on 8 August at Dignity Health Sports Park. Experts claim this will be one of the more interesting ones this week. Will that truly be the case? Find out the answer in our professional LA Galaxy vs Santos Laguna betting tips below.
Contents
LA Galaxy vs Santos Laguna prediction: Fans demand a thriller
Key Stats
- Seven goals were scored in LA Galaxy’s first Leagues Cup match this year.
- Joseph Paintsil scored a brace in LA Galaxy’s match against Club Tijuana.
- Santos Laguna had the worst defensive record in Liga MX last season.
Correct score prediction: LA Galaxy 3-1 Santos Laguna
Laguneros lost both of their Leagues Cup matches thus far via 2-1 scores. We believe coach Francisco Rodriguez’s players are headed toward another bitter disappointment, as Greg Vanney’s boys have nothing to lose. They are being humiliated in MLS, so a solid Leagues Cup display is exactly what they need right now, which is a solid foundation for our LA Galaxy vs Santos Laguna prediction.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Vanney can’t afford to slip
- HOME: 83/100 (1.83) – 54.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As you can see from the odds above, LA Galaxy are the expected winners at home. Vanney’s team keeps a remarkable 54.6% win probability before the start of the game, which should be enough for the three points. The visitors, on the other hand, only seem to have a 25.6% chance of scooping a win on US soil.
If you want to get more of Football Whispers’ top football betting tips today, you can do that on our website.
Most recent H2Hs: MLS side seeks revenge
Almost 10 years have passed since the last time these two teams crossed swords. The previous two matches resulted in a 4-0 Santos Laguna win and a goalless tie.
CONCACAF Champions Cup 02/03/16
Santos Laguna
LA Galaxy
CONCACAF Champions Cup 25/02/16
LA Galaxy
Santos Laguna
LA Galaxy team news and form: Can Vanney find the right man?
LA Galaxy’s coach will not be able to rely on star player Riqui Puig. The former Barcelona star is still injured and will miss this edition of the Leagues Cup, which is definitely bad news for the team’s fans.
Predicted lineup: Micovic (GK), Cuevas, Jorgensen, Aude, Garces, Cerrillo, Fagundez, Reus, Pec, Nascimento & Paintsil
USA MLS 10/05/25
L
New York Red Bulls
7
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 04/05/25
L
Sporting Kansas City
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 28/04/25
L
Portland Timbers
4
LA Galaxy
2
USA MLS 19/04/25
L
Austin FC
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 13/04/25
D
Houston Dynamo
1
LA Galaxy
1
Santos Laguna team news and form: Kevin Balanta is back
It seems that Balanta has shaken off his muscle fiber tear and will be on the pitch at Dignity Health Sports Park this week. The 28-year-old Colombian player is a vital part of how the Laguneros play. His absence would’ve been a massive blow to Santos Laguna’s chances.
Predicted lineup: Perez (GK), Gutierrez, Balanta, Ortega, Abella, Guemez, Vargas, Villalba, Mata, Carrillo & Barticciotto
Mexico Liga MX 20/04/25
L
Tijuana
4
Santos Laguna
0
Mexico Liga MX 17/04/25
L
Unam Pumas
2
Santos Laguna
0
Mexico Liga MX 13/04/25
L
Queretaro
2
Santos Laguna
1
Mexico Liga MX 07/04/25
L
Toluca
2
Santos Laguna
1
Mexico Liga MX 30/03/25
L
Atletico San Luis
3
Santos Laguna
2
Player to watch: Marco Reus
Former Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus was one of the reasons why LA Galaxy won the 2024 Major League Soccer chase. Bossing the midfield is what he does best, and we expect him to do that in the match against Santos Laguna as well.
Reus doing well
The German attacking midfielder scored a goal in LA Galaxy’s opening Leagues Cup game this season. He did that in the 82nd minute of the game at Dignity Health Sports Park, and we believe his presence will aid our LA Galaxy vs Santos Laguna prediction’s chances.