Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Time & Date:
27/08/2023
04:30
Prediction: 2-0
Chicago Fire
Los Angeles Galaxy play host to Chicago Fire at their Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday morning. LA Galaxy continue life without Javier Hernandez Chicharito, who remains on the sidelines with a long-term injury and, in his absence, Serbia forward Dejan Joveljic will continue leading the line for the hosts. The likes of Marco Delgado, Gaston Brugman, and Martin Caceres remain in the recovery room as well.
Chicago, on the other hand, struggled at the back in a 3-1 loss to Orlando City, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the home side. As always, a man to watch in the away team will be Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri. Mauricio Pineda is banned for the match, while all Chris Brady, Javier Casas, and Chris Mueller remain on the sidelines with injuries for the visiting team.
Highlighted Player (Xherdan Shaqiri):
Another impressive player who emigrated to Switzerland, Xherdan Shaqiri is a midfielder with excellent technical qualities, very strong in taking players on and creating chances for his teammates, while also being a danger from set pieces. The Serbian-born footballer formed an excellent midfielder pairing with Granit Xhaka at FC Basel, before making a high-profile move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2012.
Shaqiri went on to prove a great deal of potential at Allianz Arena, scoring 11 goals in 52 Bundesliga matches, but he decided to leave in search of first team football, first joining Inter Milan and then moving to Stoke City. It was at Britannia Stadium that the attacking midfielder rediscovered his form and if he continues playing at such a high level, it won’t be long before he returns to the biggest stage.
Even when he was not playing regularly at club level, Shaqiri would always reserve his best performances for the national team, as witnessed by 17 goals in first 50 caps. The midfielder was especially impressive at the 2014 World Cup finals, where he scored no fewer than three goals.
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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