Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Time & Date:
16/04/2023
23:30
Prediction: 2-2
Los Angeles FC
There will be fireworks when Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC face each other in the local derby on Sunday evening. LA Galaxy experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-0 loss to Houston Dynamo, but the match was marked by Chicharito’s return from injury. The Mexico superstar is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while pacey winger Douglas Costa and defender Martin Caceres are both banned for the match.
The title holders, on the other hand, should rely on Gabon forward Denis Bouanga, who scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Austin, while Mexico ace Carlos Vela is pushing for a start. Even though both Antonio Leone and Maxime Crepeau are sidelined with injuries, we are positive that the visitors are going to grab something from the match. You should bear in mind that both teams found the net in each of their last seven meetings in MLS.
Highlighted Player (Carlos Vela):
Over the years Carlos Vela has established himself as one of best Mexican players. Vela was born in Cancun, Mexico, on March 1, 1989 and he played for Guadalajara before joining Arsenal youth school in 2005. The pacey left-footed winger played only 29 games for the Gunners in the Premier League before signing a deal with Real Sociedad.
Carlos Vela played for the likes of Celta Vigo, Salamanca, Osasuna and WBA on loan as well before joining the Basque outfit. Nowadays, the Mexican forward is a Los Angeles FC player and it has to be noted that he scored 14 goals in 29 appearances for the club in the 2018 MLS Season. He is naturally gifted player, quick, intelligent and with very good technique.
Carlos Vela did well to win two CONCACAF Gold Cups with Mexico national football team (2009, 2015) and he was named Real Sociedad player of the year in the 2011/2012 and the 2013/2014 seasons. His main position is right winger, but he is used as a second striker and a centre-forward as well.
Highlighted Team (Los Angeles Galaxy):
Los Angeles Galaxy are probably the most famous American soccer club. The club have been participating in the MLS since 1996 and San Jose Earthquakes are considered their bitterest rivals. A number of top-class players were part of the team in the past, but, no doubt, David Beckham is the club’s most significant star. The former Manchester United star played for LA Galaxy from 2007 to 2012 and he scored 18 goals in 98 appearances in the league for the club.
Fellow England international Steven Gerrard is yet another Premier League ace who joined LA Galaxy. Stevie G signed a $9 million deal with the club in June, 2015. One year before he arrived to Los Angeles, the Galaxy won their fifth MLS Cup, with the team beating New England Revolution (2-1) in the final of the tournament, but winning the CONCACAF Champions League in 2000 is considered the club’s biggest success. The MLS outfit outplayed Olimpia of Honduras in the title game, with Ezra Hendrickson scoring the winning goal ten minutes before the final whistle.
Los Angeles Galaxy play their home games at StubHub Center, the stadium that was opened on June 1, 2003. The capacity of the venue is 27.000.
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