Los Angeles welcome Philadelphia Union to the Banc of California Stadium on the weekend for the final game of the 2022 MLS season.
This is a fitting MLS Cup 2022, as both teams won their respective leagues and have been excellent all year.
LAFC are the bookies’ favorites on home soil, but Philadelphia will be no pushovers in California. Read on for the best MLS Cup final odds, soccer predictions, and MLS player stats.
Los Angeles FC vs. Philadelphia Union
MLS Cup 2022 is finally upon us, and Los Angeles and Philadelphia Union are battling for glory at the Banc of California Stadium.
It has been a long, hard season for both teams, but the pair have been the league’s best clubs in 2022.
This final could go either way, as Los Angeles and Philadelphia both racked up 67 points in the regular season.
Western Conference Table
LAFC finished 11 points clear at the top of the Western Conference table, while Union beat Montreal to first place in the Eastern Conference by just two points.
Los Angeles, who only started playing in 2018, are gunning for their first MLS Cup. Philadelphia have also never lifted this trophy.
Who will come out on top in L.A.? Here you find the latest MLS Cup final odds and top tips.
Los Angeles FC vs. Philadelphia Union Last Game
This will be just the fifth meeting between the two clubs. The last three have been draws, while Los Angeles won the first-ever game back in July 2018.
They squared off this season in May. It was a thrilling tussle at the Banc of California Stadium, with the home side coming from behind twice to steal a point.
Los Angeles FC vs. Philadelphia Union Analysis
Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles dominated the Western Conference this season and were worthy winners of the division. Steve Cherundolo’s superstar side picked up an impressive 21 wins from 34 games, scoring 66 times to boot.
They lost nine and drew four of the other 13. LAFC’s home record was remarkable in the regular season.
They had the joint-best home record with Philadelphia Union in America’s top tier, collecting a staggering 41 points from a possible 51 on home turf.
Los Angeles won 13, drew two, and lost two at the Banc of California Stadium.
Top at the MLS Standings
After finishing top of the MLS standings in the Western section, Cherundolo’s troops booked their spot directly in the playoff semifinals.
They went up against fierce rivals LA Galaxy in the semis, edging a five-goal thriller on home soil. LAFC then made light work of Austin in the Western Conference final, cruising to a 3-0 home win.
Los Angeles head into this mouth-watering MLS Cup final having won 11 of their last 12 home games.
Since May, only Nashville have left the Banc of California Stadium with a positive result. Will LAFC make home advantage count once again?
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union finished top of the Eastern Conference this season, also collecting 67 points from 34 matches.
Jim Curtin’s side won the league by two points, though they were a whopping 12 points ahead of third. Overall, Union won 19, drew ten and lost five.
Philadelphia head into MLS Cup 2022 in red-hot form. Since July, Union have secured 14 wins from 18 games.
However, they have been far better on home soil than they have on the road, winning just two of their last six away fixtures.
Eastern Conference Semifinal
Curtin’s boys edged past Cincinnati at Subaru Park in the Eastern Conference semifinal, with Leon Flach scoring the only goal of the game on the hour mark.
They then beat New York City in the Conference finals to book their spot in MLS Cup 2022, coming from behind to win 3-1 in Chester.
Philadelphia may be the underdogs in this one, but Union have been tough to beat all year and could spoil Los Angeles’ party on Saturday. Read on the latest MLS Cup final odds and best soccer predictions.
Los Angeles FC vs. Philadelphia Union Odds Breakdown
Los Angeles FC Odds
Looking at the latest MLS Cup final odds, Los Angeles are the bookies’ favorites. Right now, the home side are available at just -133 to win in the 90. When you look at their home record of late, that is a pretty fair price.
Philadelphia Union Odds
Philadelphia Union have never beaten Los Angeles, and they were hammered 4-0 by Charlotte in their last away game.
Union head to the City of Angels as the +333 underdogs, but can Curtin’s troops cause an upset and get their hands on the trophy?
Los Angeles FC vs. Philadelphia Union Betting Pick and Prediction
These two were America’s finest in the regular season. They have also impressed in the playoffs, with both picking up two home wins each.
Who to Bet On?
Los Angeles are fancied to win this one, but Philadelphia Union will no doubt be formidable opponents.
Los Angeles’ form at the Banc of California Stadium has been exceptional in 2022, and we fancy Cherundolo’s men to edge a thrilling final in Tinseltown.
Take a punt on the home win and over 2.5 goals at +140. Also, back LAFC to be winning at half time and full time at the solid MLS odds of +175.
MLS Pick: LAFC to win (+175)
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