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Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer round 27 match between LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Mid-placed Colorado Rapids travel to Dignity Health Sports Park to face struggling LA Galaxy in a round 27 game, which kicks-off on Sunday. The home side could do with a win to ease their trouble at the wrong end of the table.

The LA Galaxy go into the game in rank 8 in the Western Conference, while the Colorado Rapids rank 7 in the Western Conference.

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Form: LA Galaxy vs Colorado Rapids

LA Galaxy Form

LA Galaxy recorded a win, a draw and a defeat in their last three matches. They lost 3-0 against Vancouver Whitecaps, before drawing 1-1 with Seattle Sounders FC. They won their most recent game 2-3 against Minnesota United. LA Galaxy claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. They also drew two and lost two, scored five goals and conceded eight.

Colorado Rapids Form

Colorado Rapids are unbeaten in their last three matches, which began with a 1-1 draw against Austin FC. Then, they took out CF Montreal 1-0, followed by a 3-3 draw with Seattle Sounders FC. Colorado Rapids claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by ten goals to three.

Betting facts for LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between LA Galaxy and Colorado Rapids. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 17 of the last 18 LA Galaxy home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 15 LA Galaxy home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 LA Galaxy matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 LA Galaxy matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 LA Galaxy home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 17 of the last 18 Colorado Rapids matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 16 Colorado Rapids matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 7 Colorado Rapids away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 7 Colorado Rapids away matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Colorado Rapids have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals

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Full-time result

LA Galaxy claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing three. Colorado Rapids won one of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost seven of the games in this run. LA Galaxy have beaten Colorado Rapids in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

LA Galaxy scored first in six of their last ten home games. Colorado Rapids got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Colorado Rapids should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as LA Galaxy only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Colorado Rapids claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. LA Galaxy have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Colorado Rapids.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of LA Galaxy’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Colorado Rapids, who managed to score one time in those matches. LA Galaxy conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.