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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another edition of the El Trafico Derby this weekend as Los Angeles Galaxy take on local rivals Los Angeles FC in a crucial encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. Both teams have impressive players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Preview
Los Angeles FC are in second place in the MLS Western Conference standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side played out a 0-0 stalemate against Houston Dynamo last week and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in excellent form this season. The hosts slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat at the hands of St. Louis City in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won nine matches apiece out of the 23 matches played between the two teams.
- After a run of only three victories in their first 15 matches against Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles FC have won six of their last eight such games in all competitions.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won 10 of their last 11 matches at home in the regular season of MLS and have won each of their last eight such games in a row.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy have made the Dignity Health Sports Park their fortress this season and have an excellent squad at their disposal. The hosts were stunned by St. Louis City last week and have a point to prove going into this game.
Los Angeles FC have done well in this fixture in the recent past and will look to be at their best this weekend. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-2 Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles FC to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Riqui Puig to score - Yes
