Interesting action is set for the MLS this week as Sporting Kansas City look for a big victory on the road in their hunt for a playoff spot in the North American soccer competition.
The LA Galaxy will have home-field advantage for this showdown. As they bid to record just a fourth victory of the season. Both sides will have a desperate need for maximum points. And you can find the latest MLS odds and our LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC betting prediction below.
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Information
LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City
Location of the Game: Dignity Health Sports Park, LA.
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 21, 2023. 10:30 PM ET
How to Watch: Apple TV
Recent Scores
Before making an LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC betting prediction this week, it’s important to consider the previous encounters between these MLS teams.
Interestingly, each of the previous two have ended in draws, which includes a 0-0 stalemate earlier this term in March. Meanwhile, the Galaxy are winless in their previous five against Sporting Kansas, losing three times over that period.
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Betting Analysis
The LA Galaxy will have home-field advantage for this showdown as they bid to record just a fourth victory of the season. Both sides are in desperate need of points.
LA Galaxy Facts To Know
It has been an extremely worrying start to the season for the LA Galaxy, as they remain rooted toward the bottom of the Western Conference standings. They have won just three of their opening 16 matches on the MLS schedule, and they are already eight points adrift of the playoff spots. It looks hard to see them finishing in a top-nine spot at this stage, and their recent form is also concerning.
The Galaxy have won just one of their last four across all competitions, and they come into this match after being held by St. Louis in their previous outing. That looked like a winnable game on paper for the Galaxy, but they struggled to convert their superior possession into clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Sporting Kansas City Facts To Know
This also promises to be a huge match for the visitors this week, as they will desperately be looking for maximum points in their battle for a playoff finish. At present, they sit tenth in the MLS standings, as they have won five of their opening 19 games this term. However, no side has lost more frequently than Sporting Kansas so far this term.
Regardless, positives can be taken from their recent outings in the MLS, as they have won two of their previous four. That includes victories over FC Dallas and Austin. However, they will be looking for a response this weekend after they were beaten at home by LAFC in their previous outing in the MLS on June 18.
Key Injuries
Javier Hernandez is the big absence for the Galaxy, as the Mexican will be out until next year. Sega Coulibaly could return for the hosts. Sporting Kansas have a huge number of players on the treatment table, including Tim Melia, William Adada, and Kayden Pierre.
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Betting Preview
Interestingly, the Galaxy are the narrow favorites to claim victory in this fixture at +100. A win for the away side is currently priced up at +240, while the draw is available at +275.
The odds certainly expect it to be a high-scoring fixture, with over 2.5 match goals available at -175.
LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Betting Prediction
We will sway away from the hosts when making our LA Galaxy vs Sporting KC betting prediction this week. As their recent form makes it very hard to merit support.
We also have concerns surrounding Sporting KC’s recent defensive record, as they have allowed at least one goal in each of their previous four matches. Therefore, one of the most popular MLS picks for this showdown could be on both teams to score. And the draw being the final match result.
- Pick: Draw & BTTS (+350)
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