Our prediction for this MLS match:
Nashville and Los Angeles FC square off against each other at Geodis Park in what is expected to be a close MLS game. Nashville aim to recover from a 2-1 loss to New York City, but they will have a big fish to fry in Sunday’s encounter. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be Hany Mukhtar, who scored a consolation goal against the Blue Pigeons, while both Randall Leal and Nick DePuy remain in the recovery room.
The visitors, on the other hand, are eyeing their fifth consecutive win in all competitions. Los Angeles FC are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, and, taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. As for the away team, all eyes will be on Mexico superstar Carlos Vela, who scored a brace in the Los Angeles derby, whereas all Maxime Crepeau, Antonio Leone, Timothy Tillman, and Eldin Jakupovic remain in the recovery room.
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 (Nashville):
Nashville is one of the newer additions to the Major League Soccer, with the team being founded on December 20, 2017. The Yellows made their MLS debut on February 29, 2020, with the team taking on Atlanta United at their Nissan Stadium.
The match was played in front of 59,069 spectators, with Nashville suffering a 2-1 defeat. Nissan Stadium was opened on August 27, 1999, and it can hold up to 69,143 people. Nashville recorded their first MLS triumph on August 13, 2020, with the team beating Dallas on the road. The match was played behind closed doors due to the fierce of coronavirus spread.
Ghana international David Accam scored the only goal of the match. The club’s primary colours are electric gold and acoustic blue, with the club’s crest being a gold octagon with monogram “N”. Nashville footballers wear yellow shirts and yellow shorts when playing at home, while blue is the dominant colour of their away jersey.