Columbus Crew welcome LA Galaxy in an intriguing MLS clash, with both sides aiming to bounce back from recent slip-ups. With La Galaxy being in a much better form than Columbus Crew, we predict a 2-1 away win. Columbus come off a 2–1 defeat to New England Revolution and have struggled for consistency, averaging just 0.90 points per game. Their home form is particularly concerning (0.67 PPG), scoring only 0.33 goals per match. Injuries to key players could further limit their attacking output.
LA Galaxy head into the midweek clash in stronger shape (1.80 PPG), despite a 2–2 draw with FC Dallas last time out. They average 1.80 goals scored and concede just 0.90, with a solid 50% clean sheet rate. Even with several absentees, they’ve shown depth and attacking quality, especially in transition. Historically, LA Galaxy hold the edge with 7 wins from 13 meetings, and 85% of clashes producing over 1.5 goals, suggesting another competitive encounter.
Given LA Galaxy's better form and balance, our prediction firmly points toward Away Win, alongside BTTS, and Over 1.5 goals (strong H2H trend).
This MLS match will be played on Thursday 23 April 2026 at 00:30.
What is our Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy
Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1400 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Diego Rossi @ -105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Diego Rossi @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Edwin Cerrillo @ 162 Odds
- Asian Handicap: New York City -0.75 @ -118 Odds
- European Handicap: Columbus Crew +2 @ -2000 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ 100 Odds
- Draw No Bet: LA Galaxy to Win @ 240 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: LA Galaxy to Win/LA Galaxy to Win @ 600 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Columbus Crew - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferColumbus Crew Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llddllwdwl | 0.90 |
| Home | dld | 0.67 |
| Away | lldlwwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 29% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 1.00 | 3.57 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 0.33 | 1.86 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.67 | 1.71 |
| BTTS | 70% | 33% | 86% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 67% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.72 | 1.61 | 1.76 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.11 | 0.86 | 1.22 |
Los Angeles Galaxy Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwdwwldl | 1.80 |
| Home | wdwwwl | 2.17 |
| Away | wdld | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.17 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.78 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.47 | 1.71 |
Columbus Crew vs Los Angeles Galaxy Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Previous Match Data between these 2 teams are not available
