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The 2024 edition of MLS is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Vancouver Whitecaps take on an impressive Los Angeles Galaxy side in an intriguing encounter at the Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Preview
Los Angeles Galaxy are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings and have been exceptional this season. The league leaders slumped to a shock 4-2 defeat at the hands of Portland Timbers this week and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Vancouver Whitecaps, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Whitecaps were held to a 1-1 draw by Houston Dynamo in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have a good recent record against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won 16 out of the last 35 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Vancouver Whitecaps' 12 victories.
- After a run of seven victories on the trot at home against Vancouver Whitecaps in all competitions between 2011 and 2014, Los Angeles Galaxy have won only four of their last 12 such games.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have won 11 of their last 12 matches at home in all competitions and have lost only one of their last 23 home games in MLS.
- In a run dating back to July this year, Vancouver Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last seven matches away from home in all competitions.
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
Los Angeles Galaxy were defensively vulnerable against Portland Timbers and will need to put up a robust front this weekend. Gabriel Pec has been impressive for the hosts so far and will look to add to his goal tally in his match.
Vancouver Whitecaps have blown hot and cold this year and face a difficult test on Saturday. Los Angeles Galaxy have been in better form this season and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles Galaxy to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Riqui Puig to score - Yes
