LA Galaxy is set to welcome Atlanta United at Dignity Health Sports Park this Saturday. The match will begin at 02:30 GMT. LA Galaxy, in a commendable second place with 49 points from 26 matches, aims to strengthen their position. Atlanta United, at 20th with 28 points from 25 games, hopes to improve their standing. Both teams are keen on a victorious start to their campaign. LA Galaxy is seen as a title contender, while Atlanta United is determined to surpass expectations.
LA Galaxy – Form
LA Galaxy has been resilient, with two wins and a draw in their last three games. They faced a 3:1 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC on August 9 in the Leagues Cup. Before that, they drew 2:2 with CD Guadalajara on August 5. Their winning streak continued on August 1 with a 2:1 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Atlanta United – Form
Atlanta United has had varied success away from home. Their latest away game ended in a 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal on July 13, 2024. Despite the loss, they showed resilience. Before this, they achieved a 2-1 victory over Columbus Crew. This win was followed by a 2-2 draw against New York City FC.
LA Galaxy – Atlanta United – Head to Head
The last match between LA Galaxy and Atlanta United was on July 25, 2022. LA Galaxy won 2:0. In their past 4 meetings, Atlanta United has won 3 times, and LA Galaxy has won once. This trend has favored Atlanta United. In their last 5 encounters, neither team scored in any match. LA Galaxy has found it challenging against Atlanta United, losing 3 of the last 4 matches without scoring.
LA Galaxy – Atlanta United – Standings
The standings show LA Galaxy in a strong second place, with 49 points from 26 matches. They have lived up to their expectations as title contenders. Atlanta United is in 20th place, with 28 points from 25 matches. The gap between the two teams is significant, setting the stage for an interesting match.
LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United – Top scorers
Dejan Joveljic, with 12 goals, leads LA Galaxy’s attack. Gabriel Pec has added 10 goals from midfield. Joseph Paintsil and Ricard Puig have each scored 8 goals. Diego Fagundez has contributed 4 goals. For Atlanta United, Daniel Rios and Saba Lobzhanidze have each scored 6 times. Jamal Thiare has 5 goals. Stian Gregersen and Xande Silva have each added 2 goals.
LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United – Full-Time Betting
Bookmakers favor a LA Galaxy win with odds at 1.70. Their strong home performance supports this. The odds for a draw are at 4.50, and an away win at 4.20. Given LA Galaxy’s form and Atlanta’s recent struggles, a home win is likely. The “halftime-fulltime” market offers odds of 2.20 for LA Galaxy leading at halftime. The “double-chance” market for LA Galaxy to win or draw is at 1.222. The “draw-no-bet” option for LA Galaxy is at 1.333.
LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United – Over/Under Betting
The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.36, suggesting at least three goals are expected. The “Under 2.5” option, at 3.10, caters to those expecting fewer goals. LA Galaxy’s scoring ability and Atlanta’s away form could influence the outcome.
LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United – BTTS Betting
The odds for “Yes” in the BTTS market are at 1.40, and “No” at 2.75. LA Galaxy’s strong attack at home contrasts with their past struggles against Atlanta. Considering LA Galaxy’s form and Atlanta’s defensive issues, “BTTS: Yes” seems likely.
LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United – Prediction
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