There will be fireworks when Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC square off in another edition of the famous El Trafico derby. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in the Los Angeles derby, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Galaxy head into the new MLS campaign looking to build on a solid finish to last season, having collected 1.5 points per game across their last ten matches. Although playmaker Riqui Puig remains sidelined and Joao Klauss is still recovering from a foot injury, there is positive news as defender Carlos Garces has returned to full fitness. The Galaxy have been involved in entertaining contests lately, with 80% of their last ten matches seeing both teams score, while they have found the net in nine of those fixtures.
Los Angeles FC, meanwhile, will be aiming to spoil their city rivals' party despite entering the season on the back of mixed form. Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris remains unavailable, meaning Thomas Hasal is expected to deputise between the posts, while Igor Jesus is still recovering from injury. LAFC have struggled defensively in recent weeks, conceding 2.0 goals per game across their last ten outings, but they still possess enough quality in attack to trouble any defence. History also points towards another entertaining derby, with every one of the previous 24 meetings producing at least two goals, while both teams have scored in 20 of those encounters. Another open and action-packed contest should be expected.
BTTS has landed in 83% of the previous 24 meetings and in 80% of the Galaxy's last ten matches. Therefore, we are tempted to place our bets on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals and Over 3.5 yellow cards.
This MLS match will be played on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 03:25.
What is our Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
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View OfferLos Angeles Galaxy Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wldlwdwlwd | 1.50 |
| Home | lwdd | 1.25 |
| Away | wdlwlw | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.50 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.00 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.44 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.66 | 1.69 | 1.64 |
Los Angeles FC Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwwdllllw | 1.10 |
| Home | ldwlw | 1.40 |
| Away | wdlll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.80 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.69 |
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Los Angeles Galaxy (42%)
24 Matches
Los Angeles FC (38%)
Los Angeles Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC Past Results
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