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MLS: LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Experience the thrill of the MLS matchup between LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City with our expert betting guidance. Discover valuable stats, get pro tips, and check out the hottest odds available.

On Thursday, LA Galaxy take on Sporting Kansas City at Dignity Health Sports Park in the MLS.

Both sides are fighting to climb up the Western Conference standings and secure a spot in the playoffs. Sporting KC is currently in 10th place with 20 points from 19 games, while Galaxy is sitting in 13th place with 13 points. However, with three games in hand, LA has the opportunity to make a move up the rankings. In their last MLS meeting in March, the teams battled it out to a 0-0 draw at Children’s Mercy Park.

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LA Galaxy Form

In their last three matches, LA Galaxy lost 0-1 against Charlotte FC, and won 2-3 against Real Salt Lake, before drawing 1-1 against St. Louis City. LA claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in Major League Soccer. They also drew zero and lost four, scored eight goals and conceded ten.

Sporting Kansas City Form

Sporting Kansas City were able to add four points to their account from their last three matches. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps, before claiming three points in a 4-1 win against Austin FC. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Los Angeles FC. Kansas only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Major League Soccer. In these six matches, they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 12 goals to five.

LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • LA Galaxy have scored in 25 of the last 27 home matches
  • LA Galaxy have conceded in 13 of the last 15 matches
  • LA Galaxy have conceded in 12 of the last 14 home matches
  • In 6 of the last 8 home matches LA Galaxy played, both teams scored
  • In the last 3 matches in a row LA Galaxy played, both teams scored
  • Sporting Kansas City have not won 17 of the last 18 away matches
  • In 12 of the last 13 Sporting Kansas City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 matches in a row Sporting Kansas City played, both teams scored
  • Sporting Kansas City have conceded in 12 of the last 14 matches
  • Sporting Kansas City have conceded in the last 7 away matches in a row

LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City – Players in Form

After scoring only once lately for LA Galaxy, Martin Caceres is eager to hit the target again and prove himself. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City are relying on the unstoppable Alan Pulido, who has scored an impressive four goals in his last three games. Will he continue his hot streak and help his team dominate the field?

LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City Betting Tips

Full-time result

Dignity Health Sports Park saw LA Galaxy winning four, drawing two and losing four of their 10 most recent games. Sporting Kansas City won just one of their 10 most recent away games, drew four and lost five. Kansas conceded a goal in their previous seven matches in a row, but remain undefeated in the previous five meetings with LA Galaxy

Both teams to score

LA Galaxy scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Sporting Kansas City scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the past 5 consecutive Sporting KC games. Both teams have only claimed one clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

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 came up in seven of Sporting Kansas City’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches. LA Galaxy conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches. Sporting Kansas City conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.

Match predictions: LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City

To sum up, the upcoming match between LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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