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Los Angeles Galaxy remain rock bottom in the MLS Western Conference table as they take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday. Since being crowned champions last year, LA Galaxy's fall from grace has been immediate and rather shocking, picking up a singular victory in 20 league matches so far this season.
Injuries, slow reintegration of summer signings and a lack of defensive stability have all compounded to mark this as the worst-ever start in MLS history by a defending champion.
Head coach Greg Vanney has struggled to find anything close to a cohesive idea to get his team to rally together and earn favorable results. Marco Reus has been a rare bright spot for them, however, scoring four goals and providing six assists in 14 appearances so far this term.
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In stark contrast, their opponents, Vancouver Whitecaps are having a strong season. They are currently second in the Western Conference and have picked up 11 wins, the same number of losses that LA Galaxy have suffered this term.
However, their form has been a little shoddy in recent weeks, earning just two victories from their last six league outings. This includes a 3-5 loss to San Diego at home, a rare blot on their otherwise pristine home record, which saw them go eight games unbeaten at BC Palace.
The Whitecaps also managed to reach their first-ever CONCACAF Champions Cup final this year, although they eventually lost to Cruz Azul by a staggering 5-0 scoreline.
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Vancouver Whitecaps have avoided defeat in eight of the last 12 meetings with LA Galaxy, winning six of them.
- LA Galaxy currently have the worst defensive record across both Conferences in the MLS, conceding 42 goals in 20 matches. Their opponents have only shipped in 19 so far this season.
- The Blue-And-White are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 away matches across all competitions.
- LA Galaxy have kept only one clean sheet in their last 13 matches across all competitions.
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction
The Village are the clear favorites in this fixture, with Galaxy having an entirely forgettable campaign so far. The visitors have been in free-scoring form this season and LA Galaxy haven't been able to plug the leak at the back. There should be goals in this one, but an LA Galaxy win or a stalemate is highly unlikely.
Predicted scoreline: LA Galaxy 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Vancouver Whitecaps to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
