Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles FC play host to Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS playoffs last 16, first leg. The Black and Gold Falcons are on a five-game winning run in the league and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Steve Cherundolo has a full squad to choose from for Monday’s clash, except for Italian defender Lorenzo Dellavalle. Both Martinez and Murillo are rated doubtful for the first leg.
The Canadians, on the other hand, have been struggling to find their best form in the regular season finale. As Vancouver have suffered four defeats in the last five MLS games, we predict that the hosts are going to emerge triumphant in the BMO Stadium clash. Both Max Anchor and Belal Halbouni are out of contention with injuries for the visiting side. In their last meeting at the venue Los Angeles FC recorded a routine 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
Highlighted Team (Los Angeles FC):
Seeing that Los Angeles FC will be competing in Major League Soccer from the 2018 season, the club chiefs did well to reinforce the squad. Several high-profile players joined the club in the winter of 2018, with Mexican ace Carlos Vela being the biggest name to sign a deal with LAFC.
The new expansion team will host their rivals at Banc of California, the stadium which is planned to be opened on April 29, 2018. The venue should hold up to 22,000 spectators. Los Angeles FC will be coached by Bob Bradley in the 2018 MLS campaign and they will be wearing black and gold kits in the USA professional soccer league. Speaking of their bitterest rivals, there will be fireworks when Los Angeles FC face LA Galaxy in the Major League Soccer.
District 9 Ultras and Black Army 1850 are considered the club's biggest supporters groups and it has to be noted that they used to support Chivas USA. Los Angeles FC were founded on October 30, 2014.