The 2024 Major League Soccer champions LA Galaxy will take on the San Diego challenge on the 24th of February at Dignity Health Sports Park. Will the new kid on the block be able to avoid defeat? Find out the answer in our key LA Galaxy vs San Diego betting tips and picks below.
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LA Galaxy vs San Diego prediction: False start for San Diego
Key Stats
- Gabriel Pec scored 19 times and added 15 assists to his name during the 2024 MLS campaign.
- LA Galaxy won the 2024 Major League Soccer race after beating Eastern Conference’s Bulls 2-1.
- San Diego lost two consecutive matches in pre-season.
Correct score prediction: LA Galaxy 2-1 San Diego
As you found out from the previous part of our LA Galaxy vs San Diego prediction, the home side won MLS glory via a 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls. Moreover, San Diego didn’t exactly convince during pre-season. We doubt they will be able to beat the champions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Inaugural season to start poorly for San Diego
- HOME: -227 – 68.2%
- DRAW: +390 – 19.8%
- AWAY: +570 – 12.0%
*These LA Galaxy vs San Diego odds are subject to change
Gabriel Pec to score anytime at Dignity Health Sports Park is the key advice we have for you this week. Our key LA Galaxy vs San Diego prediction is valued at +110, giving the winger a solid 47.62% chance of sliding it past San Diego’s shot-stopper.
LA Galaxy are the expected winners this week, as they keep a sturdy 68.2% win probability before the start of the game.
Last five H2Hs: One for the history books
Make the most of these interesting LA Galaxy vs San Diego statistics before you place a bet on this match.
LA Galaxy team news and form: Star player out for LA Galaxy
Coach Greg Vanney did beautifully to win the 2024 MLS title. However, he will not be able to use former Barcelona star Riqui Puig as the agile midfielder suffered a cruciate ligament tear during pre-season.
Predicted lineup: McCarthy (GK), Zanka, Yoshida, Aude, Yamane, Sanabria, Cerrillo, Reus, Ramos, Pec & Ramirez
USA MLS 16/03/25
D
Portland Timbers
1
LA Galaxy
1
CONCACAF Champions Cup 13/03/25
W
Herediano
1
LA Galaxy
4
USA MLS 09/03/25
L
St. Louis City SC
3
LA Galaxy
0
CONCACAF Champions Cup 06/03/25
L
Herediano
1
LA Galaxy
0
USA MLS 02/03/25
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
2
LA Galaxy
1
San Diego team news and form: Rough start for visitors
San Diego are eager to get the ball rolling, as the team’s fans are hoping that their inaugural season will be one to remember. However, facing LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park is never easy, which is why we pegged the visitors as underdogs in our LA Galaxy vs San Diego prediction.
Predicted lineup: Sisniega (GK), Reyes, McNair, Negri, Kumado, Tverskov, Godoy, de la Torre, Boateng, Valakari & Lozano
USA MLS 16/03/25
D
Columbus Crew
1
San Diego FC
1
USA MLS 09/03/25
W
Real Salt Lake
1
San Diego FC
3
USA MLS 02/03/25
D
St. Louis City SC
0
San Diego FC
0
USA MLS 24/02/25
W
LA Galaxy
0
San Diego FC
2
Friendlies 15/02/25
W
New York Red Bulls
0
San Diego FC
6
Player to watch: Marco Reus
Former Borussia Dortmund superstar Marco Reus is a vital part of our LA Galaxy vs San Diego prediction, as he immediately made a difference for the home side last season. As soon as he put pen on paper for LA Galaxy, he started performing at his usual best.
Second player to watch: Hirving Lozano
In order for San Diego to book Hirving Lozano’s services, the team’s men in charge had to dig deep and pay a massive €12.0m fee to Dutch giants PSV. 29-year-old Lozano is enjoying the best years of his career, and it goes without saying that he will be the visitors’ most important player this campaign.
