LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC

Dignity Health Sports Park sets the stage for a mouth-watering Major League Soccer showdown between LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC.

LA Galaxy confirmed their noticeable uptick in form with a stunning 3-0 demolition of San Jose Earthquakes last time out, extending their winning run in MLS to four matches. With three of those four victories yielding multiple-goal margins, Greg Vanney’s side will be confident about ending a two-game losing streak against LA FC. Further inspiration comes from Galaxy’s superb home form this season, with the five-time MLS Cup winners going unbeaten in all nine league fixtures at Dignity Health Sports Park (W6, D3). Vanney’s men have been lethal in the front third, netting 2+ goals in their last six home league outings, highlighting the potential for extending their marvelous run of scoring at least twice in eight of their nine most recent matches against LA FC.

On the other hand, Los Angeles thumped Colorado Rapids 3-0 at home last time out, making it nine consecutive MLS games unbeaten (W8, D1) en route to dethroning Real Salt Lake at the top of the Western Conference. Conviction wasn’t lacking either. Six of those eight triumphs have seen Steve Cherundolo’s team edge their opposition via at least a two-goal margin. However, there’s no room for complacency. Despite commencing this round at the top of the standings, the visitors are level on points with Salt Lake and LA Galaxy. Worryingly for Cherundolo, his men have blown hot and cold on the road this season (W3, D2, L4), though they’re unbeaten on their last four MLS travels (W3, D1).