MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LA Galaxy Betting Preview, Odds, News, H2H, Prediction

Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy look for redemption after respective losses in their last MLS outings. The two sides collide at the Rio Tinto Stadium in Vancouver, with the lady in charge of the officiating being Tori Penso. Vancouver is at the bottom of the Western Conference and can’t lose more points because other playoff candidates already made a solid advantage. Galaxy is way up higher, but they too are under pressure to win due to the race for the top spot. Seattle is six points ahead, which isn’t too much, but only if the team from LA provides long-term consistency.

Preview

Vancouver Whitecaps (+200) lost four in a row recently. Three of them were on the road, and the latest one against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium, which is the home of the Canadian team during this season.

The defense has been a problem for Marc Dos Santos lately. His team allowed two or more goals in the past three games, and he needs to do something to lift the spirits in the backline.

Overall, Vancouver has just two wins this year, and one draw, losing four matches. If it is of any consolation, Whitecaps played well against Canadian teams, beating Montreal at Rio Tinto and playing 2-2 with Toronto FC on the road.

LA Galaxy (+125) lost the first game at home this season, against Seattle Sounders, 1-2. For the second time this year, the club from LA couldn’t beat the franchise from the Rain City. Even though they took the lead early on with Sasa Kljestan converting a penalty, Seattle flipped the result, scoring in the late first and early second half.

That event was the fifth in the previous six for Galaxy with moderate efficiency, meaning 2 or 3 goals, which is something characteristic for them since the campaign started.

Galaxy’s best player, striker Chicharito who has seven goals so far this year, couldn’t help much against Seattle. The Mexican was properly guarded, having no chances to add some more scores to his tally.

Latest News

Bruno Gaspar and Jakob Nerwinski are both out due to knee injuries, which is a big problem for the hosts, as these two are both members of the defensive line.

Derrick Williams is skipping this game due to a red-card suspension earned against Portland Timbers. Jalen Neal is out too.

Head to Head Games

Whitecaps and Galaxy met twice last year, with both sides splitting one win each. In the first game played in LA, Galaxy was better, 1-0. The second one was at Providence Park in Portland, and the Whitecaps posted a 3-0 victory.

Prediction

This should be an interesting match. Vancouver is back against the wall, while on the other side, Galaxy needs to win as well. We expect goals on both ends. Vancouver has no other option but to attack and be aggressive. Galaxy, meanwhile, has a better team and a far superior offense than the rival’s defense, which again suggests that both teams scoring is the best choice for betting.

Pick: Both teams to score -195