Los Angeles Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City predictions for this MLS clash on Monday at Dignity Health Sports Park. This is an interesting battle near the top of the standings as both LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas are looking to get closer to the leaders, Seattle. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
Los Angeles Galaxy
LA Galaxy are currently in third place, having played ten games in the Western Conference. Another victory would allow them to close in on Seattle and would also be a satisfying victory over one of their toughest opponents, Sporting Kansas
In ten games played, LA have scored 17 goals and conceded 15 goals so have conceded quite a few goals despite being in the top half of the leaderboard.
LA’s games have averaged 2.2 total goals so far.
Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas is currently in second place with 23 points from 12 games. It should be noted, however, that they have played one game more than the first-placed team and two more than the third-placed team.
Kansas have scored 22 goals so far which makes them not only the highest-scoring team in the Western Conference, but also higher-scoring than any team in the Eastern Conference too.
Sporting Kansas averages 3.1 total goals per game
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Los Angeles Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas Predictions
On paper the two teams are fairly evenly-matched. Nevertheless, we see LA as favourites for this match because they have a good record at home and their players are more experienced..
Despite their positions in the rankings, both teams have conceded quite a few goals. This, coupled with the fact that Kansas are the highest scoring team in MLS at the moment, smeans that we expect this game to have more than 2.5 total goals.