Los Angeles
€42.67m
Los A
€62.10m
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Get ready for another chapter in one of Major League Soccer's most electric rivalries. Our detailed Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction is here for the massive fixture kicking off at 03:30 GMT on July 20, 2025. This isn't just any regular season game; this is El Tráfico, where city bragging rights are on the line and the form book often goes out the window. Still, form is hard to ignore, and the two LA clubs are currently on very different trajectories.
This highly anticipated match, set to unfold at BMO Stadium, finds the two teams in contrasting states of mind. Los Angeles FC, or LAFC as they are more commonly known, are enjoying a fantastic run. They are currently riding a seven-match unbeaten streak, including three consecutive wins without conceding a single goal. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been a wall, securing a league-high nine clean sheets, and the team looks incredibly solid, especially on their home turf. With Denis Bouanga leading the line and finding the net consistently, coach Steve Cherundolo has every reason to feel his squad is on a 'very good path.' However, they will be feeling the absence of defender Aaron Long, who is out for the season after an Achilles injury.
On the other side of town, the LA Galaxy have had a season to forget, languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference. After a historically poor start, they've recently shown flickers of life, particularly at home with a couple of recent victories. The talent is certainly there. Marco Reus has been a creative force, leading the team in both goals and assists, but injuries have plagued them all season, with key players like Riqui Puig dealing with nagging fitness issues. Despite the struggles, the club has shown faith in coach Greg Vanney, extending his contract. He'll be hoping his team’s resilience can cause an upset.
When these two meet, sparks usually fly. The head to head record is incredibly tight, with the Galaxy holding a slender 10-9 lead in wins across all competitions. Their last encounter in May was a thrilling 2-2 draw, a testament to the unpredictable nature of this derby. The last time they played before that, on April 7, 2024, LAFC secured a 2-1 victory. This fixture rarely disappoints on the entertainment front, averaging over four goals per game historically.
While history and passion will play their part, our AI has analyzed the data to provide a statistical outlook on this encounter. The numbers point quite clearly in one direction, despite the derby day dynamics. For those interested in sports betting, the current betting odds reflect LAFC's strong position.
Our AI model's primary recommendation is a home win for Los Angeles FC. Here’s a breakdown of the key predictions:
Digging deeper into the match stats, the AI projects LAFC to dominate proceedings. They are expected to control 61% of ball possession and generate more offensive threats, with an estimated 14 total shots to the Galaxy's 8. Of those, 5 are projected to be on target for the home team, compared to 3 for the visitors. Interestingly, an even split of 3 corners each is expected. The game is also predicted to be relatively clean, with only 1 yellow card for LAFC and 2 for the Galaxy. One of the more curious stats is the squad market value; the Galaxy's roster is valued higher at €62.10m compared to LAFC's €42.67m, proving that on-pitch form is what truly matters in this Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction.
Get ready for another chapter in one of Major League Soccer's most electric rivalries. Our detailed Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction is here for the massive fixture kicking off at 03:30 GMT on July 20, 2025. This isn't just any regular season game; this is El Tráfico, where city bragging rights are on the line and the form book often goes out the window. Still, form is hard to ignore, and the two LA clubs are currently on very different trajectories.
This highly anticipated match, set to unfold at BMO Stadium, finds the two teams in contrasting states of mind. Los Angeles FC, or LAFC as they are more commonly known, are enjoying a fantastic run. They are currently riding a seven-match unbeaten streak, including three consecutive wins without conceding a single goal. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been a wall, securing a league-high nine clean sheets, and the team looks incredibly solid, especially on their home turf. With Denis Bouanga leading the line and finding the net consistently, coach Steve Cherundolo has every reason to feel his squad is on a 'very good path.' However, they will be feeling the absence of defender Aaron Long, who is out for the season after an Achilles injury.
On the other side of town, the LA Galaxy have had a season to forget, languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference. After a historically poor start, they've recently shown flickers of life, particularly at home with a couple of recent victories. The talent is certainly there. Marco Reus has been a creative force, leading the team in both goals and assists, but injuries have plagued them all season, with key players like Riqui Puig dealing with nagging fitness issues. Despite the struggles, the club has shown faith in coach Greg Vanney, extending his contract. He'll be hoping his team’s resilience can cause an upset.
When these two meet, sparks usually fly. The head to head record is incredibly tight, with the Galaxy holding a slender 10-9 lead in wins across all competitions. Their last encounter in May was a thrilling 2-2 draw, a testament to the unpredictable nature of this derby. The last time they played before that, on April 7, 2024, LAFC secured a 2-1 victory. This fixture rarely disappoints on the entertainment front, averaging over four goals per game historically.
While history and passion will play their part, our AI has analyzed the data to provide a statistical outlook on this encounter. The numbers point quite clearly in one direction, despite the derby day dynamics. For those interested in sports betting, the current betting odds reflect LAFC's strong position.
Our AI model's primary recommendation is a home win for Los Angeles FC. Here’s a breakdown of the key predictions:
Digging deeper into the match stats, the AI projects LAFC to dominate proceedings. They are expected to control 61% of ball possession and generate more offensive threats, with an estimated 14 total shots to the Galaxy's 8. Of those, 5 are projected to be on target for the home team, compared to 3 for the visitors. Interestingly, an even split of 3 corners each is expected. The game is also predicted to be relatively clean, with only 1 yellow card for LAFC and 2 for the Galaxy. One of the more curious stats is the squad market value; the Galaxy's roster is valued higher at €62.10m compared to LAFC's €42.67m, proving that on-pitch form is what truly matters in this Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction.
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Los Angeles is expected to win with odds of -1751 -175
Los Angeles is expected to win with odds of -175Under 3.5 -175
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 125
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U5.5 -357
Home win/draw and under 5.5 goals
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19-May-25
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15-Sep-24
4:2
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05-Jul-24
1:2
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07-Apr-24
2:1
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17-Sep-23
4:2
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05-Jul-23
2:1
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24-May-23
0:2
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16-Apr-23
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21-Oct-22
3:2
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09-Jul-22
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| 1 |
San Diego | 34 | 64-41 | 63 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whit | 34 | 66-38 | 63 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC | 34 | 65-40 | 60 |
| 4 |
Minnesota Unit | 34 | 56-39 | 58 |
| 5 |
Seattle Sounde | 34 | 58-48 | 55 |
| 6 |
Austin | 34 | 37-45 | 47 |
| 7 |
FC Dallas | 34 | 52-55 | 44 |
| 8 |
Portland Timbe | 34 | 41-48 | 44 |
| 9 |
Real Salt Lake | 34 | 38-49 | 41 |
| 10 |
San Jose Earth | 34 | 60-63 | 41 |
| 11 |
Colorado Rapid | 34 | 44-56 | 41 |
| 12 |
Houston Dynamo | 34 | 43-56 | 37 |
| 13 |
St. Louis City | 34 | 44-58 | 32 |
| 14 |
Los Angeles Ga | 34 | 46-66 | 30 |
| 15 |
Sporting Kansa | 34 | 46-70 | 28 |