Our prediction for this MLS match:
Columbus Crew
Match Time & Date:
18/05/2023
01:30
Prediction: 2-2
Los Angeles Galaxy
All eyes will be on Lower.com Field when Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Galaxy go head to head in a highly-anticipated MLS game. Columbus aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Thursday’s clash. All William Sands, Eloy Room, Luis Diaz, Kevin Molino, and Josh Williams should miss out with injuries.
The visitors, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over San Jose Earthquakes. LA Galaxy continue relying on Mexico forward Javier Hernandez Chicharito and given their attacking potential, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on both teams to score. Both Chris Mavinga and Douglas Costa are out of contention through injuries, while Sega Soulibaly is a major doubt and he will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Highlighted Player (Javier Hernandez):
Javier Hernandez or Chicharito is a 27-year-old striker who plays for German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. He began his professional career in 2006 playing for the Mexican club Guadalajara. His first break came in 2010, ahead of the FIFA World Cup, when he became the first Mexican player to join the English Premier League side Manchester United.
He was very effective at United endearing himself to the fans with some crucial goals. Chicharito played for Real Madrid in 2014-15 season on loan and had limited success with them. But he revived his career with a move to Leverkusen in 2015 with whom he has regained his prolific scoring record. Hernandez carries his prolific form to national colors too.
Having made his senior national debut in 2009, Chicharito has 43 goals from 80 games for the national team. He is the second highest goal scorer of all-time for the Mexico national team.
Highlighted Team (Columbus Crew):
Columbus Crew are an American soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. The Black & Gold participate in the Eastern Conference and in 2008 they won both the conference and the MLS CUP final. Columbus Crew defeated New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final, with the likes of Moreno, Marshall and Hejduk scoring for the Black & Gold in the title game.
The club welcome their rivals at Mapfre Stadium, the venue which was opened on May, 15 1999. The current capacity of the stadium is 19.968 and it has to be noted that Mapfre Stadium is the first soccer-specific venue ever built for a MLS club.
A number of high-profile players were part of Columbus Crew in the past, but Guillermo Barros Schelotto is the most famous footballer that wore the black and yellow shirt. Schelotto played for Columbus Crew from 2007 to 2010 and during his spell with the Mapfre Stadium outfit the Black & Gold won the aforementioned MLS Cup.
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