Our prediction for this MLS match:
Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Time & Date:
15/09/2019
10:00 PM
Prediction: 2-2
Sporting Kansas City
LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City face each other at Dignity Health Sports Park in a clash which could be crucial in their battle for a place in the play-offs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Co. are determined to secure a top-seven finish in the Western Conference, but given the number of star-studded team in the Major League Soccer, that is easier said than done.
Guillermo Schelotto’s men are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Sporting KC and seeing that they scored 2+ goals in each of their previous three home games in the MLS, we are positive that the hosts will find the net in Monday’s football match. Aforementioned attacker Ibrahimovic will be, as always, the man to watch in the home team. The Wizards suffered four defeats in previous six away games in the league, but given LA Galaxy’s shaky defence, both teams to score bet should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Jonathan dos Santos):
While playing at a youth tournament in France, Jonathan Dos Santos was spotted by FC Barcelona scouts, who were delighted with what they saw. The Barca chiefs decided to bring Jonathan and his brother Giovani to La Masia, with both passing the trial.
The Mexican midfielder, who was born in Monterrey on April 26, 1990, scored 6 goals in 81 appearances for Barcelona B from 2009 to 2012, but he played no more than 14 games for the senior team in the Spanish top flight. On July 9, 2014 Jonathan dos Santos moved to Villareal and he scored his first La Liga goal in December against Deportivo La Coruna.
The Mexico international played an important role at Villarreal until 2017 when he decided to sign a contract with MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy. The biggest success of his career, though, is winning the UEFA Champions League title in the 2010/2011 season with Barca. Unlike his brother, Jonathan’s preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Sporting Kansas City):
Sporting Kansas City have been competing in Major League Soccer since 1996 and they won their first MLS Cup trophy in 2000. The club faced Chicago Fire at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington in the play-offs final and Miklos Jon Molnar scored the winner for Bob Gansler’s team. 13 years later Sporting Kansas City met with Solt Lake in the title game and they were fortunate to defeat the Royals on penalties.
The Wizards welcome their rivals at Children’s Mercy Park, but they used to play some games at Blue Valley Sports Complex, Julian Field, Hermann Stadium and Durwood Soccer Stadium in the past as well. Sporting Kansas City were founded in 1995 and the club’s original name was Kansas City Wiz.
The Wizards wear navy blue shirts and dark blue shorts when playing at home, while the colour of their away kit is blue. Former Wigan Athletic man Roger Espinosa is regarded as one of the club’s most notable players and he has been playing for the Children’s Mercy Park outfit since 2015.
Betis
Atletico Madrid
