Our football match prediction:
Toronto FC
Match Time & Date:
16/09/2018
00:30 GMT
Prediction: 3-1
Los Angeles Galaxy
Even though many people expected that Toronto would defend their MLS Cup title without any difficulties, the Reds have been struggling in the 2018 MLS season. The reigning champions sit in ninth position in the standings ahead of the visit of Los Angeles Galaxy and they are nine points behind the play-offs berth. However, the fact that they have two games in hand is giving their fans a reason for optimism and we predict that the Canadian club will go all guns blazing at LA Galaxy when the two teams face each other at BMO Field. Jozy Altidore, who has overcome his injury, scored a brace in a 4-2 loss to Los Angeles FC and he will be the man to watch in the home team. LA Galaxy, on the other hand, have been struggling at the back of late and seeing that they head into Sunday’s football match following a 6-2 loss to Real Salt Lake, home win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Sebastian Giovinco):
Sebastian Giovinco is the Italian football ace who plays for Toronto FC as a forward. His side position is attacking midfielder and he is undisputedly the team’s key player. Giovinco began his senior career at Juventus and he played for the likes of Empoli and Parma on loan during his spell at Serie A as well. The 162-cm tall footballer joined Toronto on January 19, 2015 and he has been playing for the Canadian outfit ever since. Giovinco scored 21 goals in 34 league fixtures in the 2016 MLS campaign and he is likely to play an important role in Greg Vanney’s team in the 2017 season. The Italian star made his debut for the Azzurri on February 9, 2011 in a 1-1 draw with Germany in Dortmund and it has to be noted that he won a silver medal with Italy national football team at the 2012 European Championship. Sebastian Giovinco was born in Turin on January 26, 1987 and in May 2013 his wife Shari gave birth to their first child Jacopo.
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 of the CONCACAF Champions League in 2000 is considered the club’s biggest success. The MLS outfit outplayed Olimpia of Hunduras 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.
