LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Prediction: Galaxy Seeking New Unbeaten Run

Saturday night fourth place LA Galaxy will host Sporting Kansas City who currently sit in 12th in the Western Conference. Head-to-head in their previous 24 clashes, SKC posses the advantage winning on 10 occasions versus the Galaxy’s six, while both sides shared the points eight times. These two combatants have already faced each other this campaign which saw the Galaxy collect all three points on the road winning 3-2 back on March 23.

The LA Galaxy suffered their first defeat for the first time in six league matches against the Chicago Fire on June 1. The 2-1 setback was only the third defeat in the competition for Los Galacticos. LA had their opportunities but couldn’t cash in when they needed to outshooting their opponents 14 to 11 and maintained most of the ball control with 64 percent ball possession.

Meanwhile, for Sporting Kansas City, they were victorious in their most recent outing snapping a three-game losing streak. Their 2-1 win at home against the Seattle Sounders was only the second time in their previous eight MLS matches that SKC was able to hit the back of the on more than one instance.

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favourite picks for LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City.

LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Betting Odds for Saturday, June 15

Saturday night fixture at Dignity Health Sports Park sees the hosts listed as the favourites by the books at -154 to capture all three points. Kansas City is priced at +425 to pull off the massive upsets while both clubs sharing the points are pencilled down at +290.

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LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City Betting Preview

LA Galaxy Preview

Constructing an MVP-caliber type of campaign at the halfway mark is Richard Puig. The crafty midfielder is leading his side in goal contributions with 11. The 24-year-old Spaniard is one of the highest shooting midfielders amongst his peers in MLS averaging 3.22 shots per 90 minutes, making him a threat at any moment within a game.

Leading the way in the goals category on this squad is Dejan Joveljic. The 24-year-old has found the back of the net nine times in just over 1000 minutes played in MLS. In his last outing, Joveljic came off the bench and appeared in 31 minutes of play with only one of his two shot attempts hitting the target. With an extended break expect the number nine to start this weekend.

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Sporting Kansas City Preview

A wealth of goal contributions is spread out on this current roster, through 17 clashes 12 different players have been able to hit the score sheet. As a collective unit, the team is ranked 10th overall in goals per game averaging 1.5. Only twice in domestic play, SKC have been blanked on the scorers sheet.

At the top of the scoring list for the Wizards is Erik Thommy with four. It’s been a difficult spell for Thommy as he has failed to register a goal in his last seven appearances in all competitions. The midfielder played in all 90 minutes back on June 1 making an impact winning 60 percent of his ground duels and going 90 percent in accurate passes controlling the tempo in the middle of the pitch going 46-for-51.

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LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City - My Pick

In a home-dominant league, it’s hard to go against the play of the LA Galaxy. It’s a run that won’t last forever but the Galaxy’s home unbeaten run should remain intact after this weekend. Their home offence is clicking on all cylinders averaging over two goals per game at Dignity Health Sports Park.

On the other hand, goals have been hard to come by for Kansas City when they perform on the road. SKC is currently averaging 1.13 goals per away match, which will take a monumental overachievement to outscore their competitors in this affair. A well-rested Galaxy squad could stint any hope SKC is looking for trying to win consecutive games.

• LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City pick: LA Galaxy moneyline 3-way (-154) at bet365

How to Watch LA Galaxy vs. Sporting Kansas City

• When: Saturday June 15, 10.30 p.m ET

• Where: Dignity Health Sports Park

• TV: Apple TV