Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between LA Galaxy and FC Cincinnati who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
FC Cincinnati go up against LA Galaxy this coming Sunday for a Major League Soccer meeting at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Two places behind the league-leaders, FC Cincinnati claimed 55 points from 30 rounds, while LA Galaxy amassed 21 points. They now rank as number 15 in the Major League Soccer standings.
Team form: LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati
LA Galaxy Form
Aming to remain unbeaten, LA Galaxy managed to beat Orlando City 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Houston Dynamo FC. Most recently, they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Seattle Sounders FC. LA Galaxy managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Major League Soccer. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored 11 goals and conceded seven times.
FC Cincinnati Form
In their last three matches, FC Cincinnati lost against New York City FC and Philadelphia Union by 0-1 and 0-1, respectively, and beat Nashville SC by 2-1. FC Cincinnati recorded no less than five in their previous six Major League Soccer away matches, as well drawing once and losing none. They hit the target ten themselves while allowing four goals against.
Betting stats for LA Galaxy and FC Cincinnati
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between LA Galaxy and FC Cincinnati. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 12 of the last 14 LA Galaxy matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 LA Galaxy home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 LA Galaxy matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 LA Galaxy home matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 5 LA Galaxy matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- FC Cincinnati have lost 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 FC Cincinnati matches in the Major League Soccer, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- FC Cincinnati have lost 3 of the last 4 matches and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- FC Cincinnati have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
Players on top: LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati
Evander Ferreira enjoys a great season with 17 league goals to his name, and he will be a handful for even the best of defences.
Popular betting markets: LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati
Full-time result
LA Galaxy claimed a modest six wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing three. FC Cincinnati won seven of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost one of the games in this run. FC Cincinnati did not lose any of their last 6 matches away from home.
Both teams to score
LA Galaxy scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. FC Cincinnati scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While LA Galaxy managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, FC Cincinnati kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for LA Galaxy, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for FC Cincinnati, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.
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