LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Los Angeles FC will look to heap more misery on the LA Galaxy when the two teams meet at Dignity Health Sports Park in California on Saturday night.

Greg Vanney's side have endured a miserable start to the season, gaining only three points from 13 games.

Galaxy have played one game fewer than some of their rivals, but they are still eight points behind St. Louis City in the Western Conference.

LAFC have been in fine form, winning six of their 13 games to put them fifth in the Western Conference.

The two teams last met in September, with Galaxy running out 4-2 winners, but this week's fixture promises to be very different.

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC betting picks and predictions

LAFC to win (-106)

The first instalment of El Trafico should be a one-sided affair this week between two teams that have endured contrasting fortunes so far.

While Galaxy have earned three points so far, they have been collected on the back of three draws and Vanney's team look confident.

The reigning MLS Cup champions have now lost five in a row in the league, that is despite taking the lead against Philadelphia Union last week.

Vanney's men have struggled badly in defense, conceding 31 goals. Incredibly, 15 of those have come in their last four games and with little time to prepare for Sunday's tie, things are unlikely to improve.

Los Galacticos conceded four against the Portland Timbers and seven goals against the New York Red Bulls.

At home, they have conceded two or more goals in four of their five home games this season and that should give LAFC so much confidence.

Steve Cherundolo's team are unbeaten in six matches in the MLS and confidence will be high after beating Seattle Sounders 4-0 last time out.

Over 2.5 goals (-143)

Galaxy's terrible defensive record has already been highlighted, but they are playing LAFC at the worst possible time.

LAFC are unbeaten in six games thanks to their fluid offense and they have scored two or more goals in six consecutive games.

If the history books are anything to go by, then El Trafico battles are often entertaining affairs.

There have been 21 meetings between the two clubs in the MLS and only four of those encounters have contained fewer than three goals.

The last nine fixtures between the pair have contained at least three goals and considering Galaxy's form, Sunday's tie should be another thrilling affair.

Denis Bouanga to score or assist (-250)

Gabon international Denis Bouanga continues to impress in Los Angeles and he should find himself in the thick of the action on Sunday.

The 30-year-old has been in fine form all season, scoring nine goals and securing three assists in 18 appearances in all competitions.

Bouanga has scored six goals in as many matches for LAFC, while he has also picked up two assists in that time.

The former Lorient forward has scored in his last two appearances against LA Galaxy and his recent form suggests he should improve on that record this weekend.

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LA Galaxy vs. LAFC odds

LA Galaxy	+260
Tie	+260
LAFC	-106

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Denis Bouanga (LAFC)	-138
Olivier Giroud (LAFC)	+160
Chaves Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy)	+175
Jeremy Ebobisse (LAFC)	+175
Cengiz Under (LAFC)	+225
Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy)	+225

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