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Columbus Crew - LA Galaxy
USA MLS - Lower.com Field
Prediction 1
Over 3.5 Goals
+172
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Prediction 2
Columbus Crew to Win
-138
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Betting Tips
Thursday’s MLS brawls pit Columbus Crew versus LA Galaxy. We anticipate 90 minutes of intense action at Lower.com Field so you better pay close attention to our Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy predictions.
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Over 3.5 Goals
Any true fan of MLS soccer will tune in on Thursday to watch the long-awaited Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy brawl. There are some notoriously known rivalries in the league that are hard to stomach but not this one. Our Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy predictions are based on the traditions and spirit of this clash. Just look at the last two matches – a 3-1 Columbus Crew win at Lower.com Field and a devastating 4-0 victory for LA Galaxy on the 8th of July, 2018.
A lot of time has passed since those showdowns but the two teams have changed for the better. The Crew have the 2nd-best attacking record in the Eastern Conference with 19 goals scored in 10 matches while the visitors’ backline has more holes than Swiss cheese.
Columbus Crew to Win
LA Galaxy’s fans will remember fondly the good old days when their favorite team used to thrash the Crew whenever an opportunity presents itself. Today, things are a lot different and you’ll find that our Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy predictions are your best bet this week.
First of all, Columbus Crew’s home record versus LA Galaxy is astonishing. With three victories on the spin and two draws at Lower.com Field, coach Wilfried Nancy’s side is undeniably the favorite to win the match on the 18th of May as well.
Furthermore, their momentum suggests another victory in the bag as Columbus Crew have the 2nd-best attacking tally in the Eastern Conference.
Exclusive Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Head-to-Head Record & Betting Odds
These fantastic Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy odds are courtesy of BetMGM – our recommended bookie for this MLS brawl.
Head to Head
09/05/19
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
LA Galaxy
3
1
08/07/18
USA MLS USA
LA Galaxy
Columbus Crew
4
0
24/08/17
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
LA Galaxy
2
0
04/09/16
USA MLS USA
LA Galaxy
Columbus Crew
2
1
14/06/15
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
LA Galaxy
1
1
Last Five - Columbus Crew
04/06/23
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
Columbus Crew
2
4
W
31/05/23
USA MLS USA
Colorado Rapids
Columbus Crew
2
3
W
29/05/23
USA MLS USA
Nashville SC
Columbus Crew
3
1
L
24/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Columbus Crew
1
0
L
20/05/23
USA MLS USA
FC Cincinnati
Columbus Crew
3
2
L
Last Five - LA Galaxy
01/06/23
USA MLS USA
Real Salt Lake
LA Galaxy
2
3
W
28/05/23
USA MLS USA
Charlotte FC
LA Galaxy
1
0
L
24/05/23
USA US Open Cup USA
Los Angeles FC
LA Galaxy
0
2
W
20/05/23
USA MLS USA
DC United
LA Galaxy
3
0
L
17/05/23
USA MLS USA
Columbus Crew
LA Galaxy
2
0
L
Columbus Crew odds: -138 – 57.0%
Draw odds: +305 – 23.0%
LA Galaxy odds: +355 – 20.0%
Is Columbus Crew’s 57.0% win probability going to be enough to prove the bookies right about the Crew being the expected winners? According to our soccer experts, yes, LA Galaxy will get nothing out of Thursday’s showdown. After all, the team barely has a 20.0% likelihood of success at +355.
Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Lineups & Team News
Columbus Crew
We mentioned this in our Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy predictions earlier but we can’t stress enough how important it is for our betting tips – the Crew’s attacking line is simply marvelous. With 19 goals scored in 10 MLS games, coach Wilfried Nancy’s boys are averaging 1.9 goals per game, and seeing as LA Galaxy’s backline is quite fragile these days, we believe we are right on the money with our top predictions.
Predicted lineup – Schulte (GK), Vallecilla, Degenek, Moreira, Yeboah, Nagbe, Morris, Farsi, Matan, Zelarayan & Hernandez
LA Galaxy
Even with team captain Chicharito, LA Galaxy remain a subpar team these days. The club is at the bottom half of the table and it would take one hell of a run from coach Greg Vanney’s boys for the team to escape the dreadful position.
Predicted lineup – Klinsmann (GK), Aude, Caceres, Neal, Calegari, Puig, Delgado, Brugman, Boyd, Joveljic & Chicharito
Starting Lineups
Columbus Crew
LA Galaxy
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to Watch: Chicharito
After the dark days of early 2023 MLS when LA Galaxy had to deal with the pressure to succeed without team captain Chicharito, now, coach Greg Vanney finally has the former Manchester United superstar back at his disposal. Javier Hernandez’s injury is long gone and we already got to see some of his signature finishing skills this season. With one goal and one assist in the 2023 campaign, Chicharito has a slow start but that’s understandable.
After all, he was one of the most frequent scorers last season. Averaging 0.53 goals per game, Chicharito bagged 18 goals in 34 official games and was rightfully in the fight for the top goalscorer’s award race up to the very end.
Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy Predictions & Questions
- What’s the venue? – The match will be held at com Field.
- Where can I watch Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy? – Apple TV will broadcast Columbus Crew vs LA Galaxy on the 18th of May.
- What do the bookies say? – According to FanDuel, the Crew have the three points ripe for the plucking.
