Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 1 match between LA Galaxy and New York City FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
LA Galaxy start the season as favourites to land the Major League Soccer crown. They launch their title bid this coming Monday at home in an opening day fixture with New York City FC at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Form: LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
LA Galaxy Form
LA Galaxy look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against FC Dallas, they were left empty-handed in a 2-1 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating FC Dallas in a 2-1 win. They followed that up with a 2-1 win against Minnesota United in their most recent outing. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for LA Galaxy but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Major League Soccer matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 13 goals while conceding ten.
New York City FC Form
In the last three matches, New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-3, won 0-1 against Philadelphia Union, and lost 5-1 against Inter Miami CF. New York City FC performed a very admirable four wins in six Major League Soccer away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored nine times, while also conceding nine goals.
Betting stats and facts for LA Galaxy and New York City FC
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that LA Galaxy and New York City FC played across all tournaments.
- In 18 of the last 20 LA Galaxy matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 14 of the last 15 LA Galaxy home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 13 of the last 14 LA Galaxy matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 9 LA Galaxy home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- LA Galaxy have won 6 of the last 8 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 New York City FC matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
Joseph Paintsil has five strikes in six Major League Soccer matches for LA Galaxy, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with New York City FC. The visitors are looking to Nicolas Fernandez, who has provided his team with three Major League Soccer goals.
Popular betting markets: LA Galaxy vs New York City FC
Full-time result
LA Galaxy won seven of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing three times. New York City FC won seven of their last 10 games away from home, with zero draws and three defeats as well.
Both teams to score
LA Galaxy scored first in seven of their last ten home games. New York City FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 7 consecutive LA Galaxy games Of the previous 10 outings, LA Galaxy scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
LA Galaxy saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for New York City FC, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches. LA Galaxy scored at least one goal in their last 9 matches.
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