LAFC vs. Galaxy a.k.a. the Los Angeles Derby or El Trafico is arguably the biggest rivalry in the MLS. The two have met 21 times so far, with LA Galaxy leading the series 9-5-7. Whatโs interesting is that LAFC won four of the last five MLS duels with Galaxy. And bookies think theyโre going to do it again.
LAFC vs. Galaxy Odds
MoneylineOddsLAFC-140Draw+330Galaxy+330
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When, Where, and How to Watch?
Place: BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM ET
How to Watch: FOX
Reasons Why LAFC is the Betting Favorite
LAFC is 2-1-3 this season with a score differential of 9-9. Thatโs far from impressive, but the season is still in its early stages. They have plenty of time to up their form, which is something theyโre likely to do given that their roster is very strong in 2024.
They have some experienced players on the roster, most notably the 20118 FIFA World Cup-winning goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and last seasonโs MLS top scorer Denis Bouanga.
On top of that, LAFC has a couple of promising youngsters, including midfielder Mateusz Bogusz and defender Omar Campos. With such players in the squad, LAFC looks like a team that could challenge the MLS Cup this year.
Can Los Angeles Galaxy Stay Undefeated for Another Weekend?
Los Angeles Galaxy is sitting at the top of the Western Conference table with 12 points. These guys are 3-3-0 with a score difference of 13-9. Galaxyโs record in 2024 looks fantastic, but thereโs a caveat โ their schedule has been relatively easy so far.
In fact, the three teams theyโve defeated so far in the 2024 MLS are the Seattle Sounders, Sporting Kansas City, and San Jose Earthquakes. None of those teams has been very impressive this season.
The Sounders, for example, are the only team in the division thatโs still without a single win. The Earthquakes are only slightly better with one win so far, while Sporting KC is 2-3-1 this season.
Los Angeles FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Whoโs going to win the Los Angeles Derby on Saturday? We think itโs going to be LAFC. This team is just way, way better than its arch-rival if you compare them player-for-player. Plus, LAFCโs players are eager to lift their form to the next level after a relatively slow start to the season.
Pick: Los Angeles FC