Leagues Cup: LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

Shortly following their MLS clash, the LA Galaxy and the Vancouver Whitecaps clash in the Leagues Cup. The two units will decide which one will continue its adventure in this competition as the second-placed from Group 3. The No.1 in the assembly is reserved for Club Leon, who was better than both of these teams, and now awaits the knockout stage. Even though the Leagues Cup isn’t highly valued among the fans, be sure that both the Galaxy and Whitecaps will be highly motivated to win this clash. 

Preview

LA Galaxy (-110) lost to Club Leon on their Leagues Cup debut, 0-1. It was a narrow loss for Greg Vanney’s crew, who had a chance to win, but on the other hand, it allowed plenty of opportunities for the Mexicans as well. 

Galaxy can’t sort its defense since the season started. To be honest, their attack is problematic as well, but we can understand that with Chicarito out, which is a massive handicap for the team from LA. The former Man United star is their top player, and without him, this team isn’t competitive. 

The loss to Club Leon was only the second event in the past 10 Galaxy played that didn’t see goals on both ends. It was also the third throughout the same span with under 2.5 hits. 

Vancouver Whitecaps (+240) lost to Leon following the penalties. And what a shootout that was, with 19 series involved, before Martins missed his shot, thus allowing the Mexicans to take two points. Vancouver was behind at first, then came back to take the lead before wasting it and allowing the rivals to level the score at 2-2. 

This team plays open-minded and offensive football without caring too much about the defense. If you look at their previous 10 events, you can notice that throughout that stretch, eight saw over 2.5 goals. Their previous six matches all concluded with at least three hits. 

Nine games were with both teams netting. Vancouver’s offense is doing a very good job, yet sometimes, the defense erases all that making terrible mistakes. That’s been the problem throughout the whole campaign. 

Latest News

Martin Caceres and Chicharito won’t be eligible for this game for the Galaxy. 

The Whitecaps are all ready to play.

Head to Head Games

The last meeting before the start of the Leagues Cup these two units had was against one another. They met in Vancouver, where the hosts beat the Galaxy 4-2. Previously, there was one event in March only that took place in LA, and it ended without winners, 1-1. 

Prediction

There is no need for overthinking or making some philosophy out of this game. It’s very simple. Both teams are playing extremely efficient football, not caring too much about conceded goals, focusing only on offense. Even though this particular event carries certain significance, the chances of seeing either team using a different approach on the field are practically non-existent. The odds on both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals are set at -166. This is an honest and solid offer we can’t refuse. 

Pick: Over 2.5 goals and Both teams scoring -166