LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Predictions

LA Galaxy claimed a 2-1 win away at Real Salt Lake in midweek and have now won each of their last three matches, while Vancouver Whitecaps could only muster a 1-1 draw at home to Columbus Crew and remain rock bottom of the Western Conference table.

All of the stats point towards a home win and at least three goals being scored in Monday’s match and we’re backing a final scoreline of 3-1 to LA Galaxy.

The recent head to head record between these two clubs favours a home win on Monday, as LA Galaxy are undefeated in their last four games against Vancouver Whitecaps and have won two of the pairs; last three encounters. Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of the pairs’ last seven meetings and we’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in Monday’s clash as well.

The form of both teams heading into this clash adds weight to our prediction of a home win, as LA Galaxy have won their last three MLS games and remain unbeaten in their last six home games, picking up five wins and a draw. Vancouver Whitecaps have lost three of their last five MLS games and have lost four of their last six away games.

The performances from both teams over the last month or so concour with our prediction of a 3-1 final scoreline as over 2.5 goals were produced in each of LA Galaxy’s last six and four of Vancouver Whitecaps’ last four matches. The hosts have scored and conceded in each of their last six matches and with Vancouver Whitecaps also scoring in each of their last six matches a 3-1 scoreline makes the most sense. The visitors have lost 3-1 in two of their last three defeats, while LA Galaxy have scored three or more goals in three of their last six outings.

We’re confident that LA Galaxy will win and over 2.5 goals will be produced on Monday and have predicted a final scoreline of 3-1. The hosts are the form favourites and appear to have made it through their poor run, while Vancouver Whitecaps look destined to finish bottom of the table and a lot of that is down to their poor run of results on the road.