Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City – Match Preview

Los Angeles FC is gearing up to welcome St. Louis City at the BMO Stadium. This match, part of the Major League Soccer’s opening round, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd, at 02:30 GMT. Los Angeles FC, currently in 5th place with 52 points, is aiming for a top-six finish. They have been performing like title contenders this season. St. Louis City, on the other hand, is in 24th place. They are looking to improve their standing and cause an upset. Both teams are keen to win; Los Angeles FC to maintain their high table position and St. Louis City to move up and exceed expectations.

Los Angeles FC – Form

Los Angeles FC’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last three Major League Soccer matches resulted in two draws and a loss. They played against FC Cincinnati away on September 28th, ending in a 2-2 draw. David Martinez and Denis Bouanga scored, defying bookmaker predictions. The game before, a home match against Austin FC on September 19th, finished 1-1. Martinez scored again. Their match with LA Galaxy on September 15th ended in a 4-2 defeat. Despite an early lead with goals from Mateusz Bogusz and Bouanga, they lost. These results were unexpected by bookmakers, showing the team’s unpredictable form.

St. Louis City – Form

St. Louis City has had varied results recently. They won 3:1 against Sporting Kansas City at home on September 29, 2024. Cedric Teuchert, Rasmus Alm, and Eduard Loewen scored, meeting bookmaker expectations. Before this, they won 2:1 against San Jose Earthquakes away, where there was no clear favorite. They also faced a 1:3 defeat at home to Minnesota United. This result was contrary to bookmakers’ slight preference for St. Louis City. The outcomes of their two matches before their latest victory did not match bookmaker predictions.

Los Angeles FC – St. Louis City – Head to Head

The most recent match between Los Angeles FC and St. Louis City was on May 16, 2024. Los Angeles FC won 2-0 at BMO Stadium. In their last 10 meetings, Los Angeles FC has won 2, while St. Louis City has not won any. One match ended in a draw. This shows Los Angeles FC’s advantage in these matchups. In the last 5 meetings, both teams have not scored in the same game. This indicates one-sided games or strong defenses. In the last 3 matches, fewer than 3.5 goals were scored, suggesting tight, low-scoring games.

Los Angeles FC – St. Louis City – Standings

As the first round at BMO Stadium approaches, both teams are preparing for an exciting clash. Los Angeles FC, 5th with 52 points from 30 matches, has met their pre-season expectations. They have scored 54 goals but conceded 41. St. Louis City is in 24th place with 34 points from 31 matches. They have struggled more than expected. The 20-point difference between the teams highlights LAFC’s superiority and St. Louis City’s challenges in this match.

Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City – Top scorers

The home team boasts significant attacking talent. Denis Bouanga leads with 18 goals, making him a key threat. Mateusz Bogusz follows with 14 goals. Cristian Olivera and Timothy Tillman have scored 5 and 4 goals, respectively. David Martinez has added 3 from midfield. The away team’s goals are more evenly distributed. Cedric Teuchert, Joao Klauss, and Eduard Loewen each have 5 goals. Noekkvi Thorisson has 4, and Celio Pompeu has added 3. The performance of these top scorers could be decisive in the match’s outcome.

Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City – Full-Time Betting

Los Angeles FC is the favorite, with odds of 1.44 for a win. A draw is at 5.50, and an away win for St. Louis City is at 5.75. Their superior league position and head-to-head record support their favoritism. St. Louis City, struggling at the bottom, appears to have a tough challenge ahead. The “halftime-fulltime” bet for Los Angeles FC to win both halves is at 1.909. The “draw-no-bet” option for Los Angeles FC is at 1.20. The “double-chance” bet for a Los Angeles FC win or draw is at 1.143.

Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 1.40, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game. The head-to-head history and recent form suggest a potential for fewer than 3.5 goals. Los Angeles FC has scored 54 goals in 30 matches, while St. Louis City has conceded 58 in 31. This points to a likely high-scoring game. However, the “Under 2.5” goals at odds of 2.875 could offer value, especially if the teams play cautiously.

Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.57 for ‘Yes’ and 2.25 for ‘No’. In their last three matches, both teams scored only once. However, Los Angeles FC’s recent games saw both teams scoring in two out of five matches. St. Louis City had both teams scoring in three of their last five. With Los Angeles FC scoring 54 and St. Louis City 46 this season, the ‘BTTS: Yes’ option at 1.57 seems slightly more favorable.

Los Angeles FC vs St. Louis City – Prediction