MLS: LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Preview, Odds, Predictions (Jul 16)
- El Trafico odds favor are pretty leveled: +180 +260 +140
- Both teams had friendly international matches during the pause.
- 9 of the last 10 El Trafico fixtures saw both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.
Arguably the biggest MLS fixture in the calendar, El Trafico, takes place two days before the World Cup finals. This is a fantastic intro for every soccer lover in the United States.
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How to Watch
- When: Friday, July 17, 10:25 PM ET
- Where: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
- How to Watch: Apple TV, MLS Season Pass
LA Galaxy vs. LAFC Odds
Game Preview
Galaxy has an interesting record of 5 wins, losses, and ties with a neutral goal difference of 22 scored and conceded goals. They are currently 9th in the MLS West, hanging on to the last place that leads to the play-in.
Greg Vanney and his unit had two friendlies during the World Cup pause: one against El Salvador, which they lost 3-0, and the other against Club America, which they won 1-0.
LAFC also met El Salvador, beating the rivals routinely, 3-0. Marc dos Santos’ boys are 3rd in the West, though they have 5 fewer points than the leaders and are close to the play-in zone, as they have a game or two in hand over their rivals.
El Trafico Head to Head
There have been 26 El Trafico fixtures so far, with Galaxy winning 10, LAFC 9, and 7 ties. 9 of the last 10 encounters have seen both teams netting and over 2.5 goals. The previous two were ties, 2-2 and 3-3.
El Trafico Predictions
Goals are our choice. We pick over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, due to the nature of their previous matchups and their recent results against other units.
Free MLS Pick: BTTS & Over 2.5 goals
