MLS: LA Galaxy vs. FC Cincinnati Picks, Odds, and Preview (Sep 20)

The reigning MLS champions will be in action on September 20, as they take on a side that is aspiring to take the title in 2025. FC Cincinnati will be among the leading contenders for glory this season, while LA Galaxy will be hoping to make a late charge up the standings in the final month. You can find the odds and picks here.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10:30 PM ET
• Where: Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles, California
• How To Watch: Apple TV

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LA Galaxy vs. FC Cincinnati Odds

Match Result	Odds
LA Galaxy	+165
The Draw	+264
FC Cincinnati	+151

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Head-to-Head Record

This weekend’s MLS clash between the Galaxy and Cincinnati is only the second time that the teams have collided. The only previous meeting was won by the Galaxy in June 2019.

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Match Preview

It has been an excellent season to this point for FC Cincinnati, and their spot in the playoffs was assured a few weeks ago. They come into this round of matches sitting second in the Eastern Conference standings after winning 17 of their 30 matches. A victory on Saturday could see them leapfrog Philadelphia at the summit.

Cincinnati come into this weekend after an excellent victory at home against Nashville last Saturday. Brenner and Evander netted the goals in the success, and their attacking quality has been a trademark of their campaign after averaging 1.47 goals per 90.

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LA Galaxy are realistically out of the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, as they remain bottom of the standings. They will need a remarkable end to the campaign to finish in the top nine, as they currently sit 14 points behind the San Jose Earthquakes.

But confidence can be gained from the Galaxy’s recent form on the field after going three games without a defeat across all competitions. Last time out, they played to a thrilling 3-3 draw against the Seattle Sounders.

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LA Galaxy vs. FC Cincinnati Picks

The Galaxy have returned to form in recent weeks, but they will need to raise their level further if they are to trouble FC Cincinnati. Based on the away team’s recent form, it is hard to overlook a victory for the visitors.

Free Picks:

• FC Cincinnati (+151)