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The MLS returns to the fold with another edition of El Trafico this week as the Los Angeles Galaxy take on an in-form Los Angeles FC outfit at the Banc of California Stadium on Friday, July 8.
Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy Preview
The Los Angeles Galaxy are currently fourth in the MLS Western Conference standings, having been fairly impressive this year. They thrashed CF Montreal by a 4-0 margin earlier in the week and will look to achieve a similar result on Friday.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been exceptional this season. They suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Vancouver Whitecaps in their previous game and will need to bounce back as soon as possible.
Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Los Angeles Galaxy have an impressive record against Los Angeles FC, having won seven of the 15 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Los Angeles FC's three victories.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have registered more MLS victories against Los Angeles FC than any other team in the competition.
- Los Angeles FC suffered their fourth defeat of the season against Vancouver Whitecaps and marked only the second time they failed to score in a match this season.
- Los Angeles Galaxy have not posted the same result in consecutive matches for their last 12 games in the MLS - they defeated CF Montreal by a 4-0 margin this week.
- Los Angeles FC have scored in 35 consecutive MLS matches at home - the third-longest streak in the history of the competition.
- Dejan Joveljic has found the back of the net in four MLS matches on the trot for Los Angeles Galaxy and is closing in on a club record set by Carlos Ruiz in the 2002-03 season.
Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy Prediction
Los Angeles FC have enjoyed a stellar season so far, but will be hurting from their defeat against the Whitecaps. They will look to bounce back on Friday.
The Los Angeles Galaxy have been plagued by inconsistency so far and will need to be at their best on Friday. However, Los Angeles FC are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Los Angeles FC 3-2 Los Angeles Galaxy
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Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Los Angeles FC
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Los Angeles Galaxy to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Dejan Joveljic to score - Yes
