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LA Galaxy 4-2 Sporting Kansas City


Major League Soccer Matchday 25
Dignity Health Sports Park

40'
D. Joveljic
44'
D. Joveljic
49'
J. Neal
54'
Gabriel Pec
66'
S. Afrifa
E. Thommy
68'
J. Paintsil
75'
J. Paintsil
82'
R. Castellanos
J. Russell
90+2'
M. Berry
90+3'
J. Davis

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
1.55
4.33
5.00
Prob.
64.5%
23.1%
20%

Key points

• LA Galaxy's recent form: 2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss in last 6 games, maintaining top four position.
• LA Galaxy involved in high-scoring matches, with over 2.5 goals in 5 out of 6 recent games.
• LA Galaxy's attacking prowess evident with 10 goals in last 6 games, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
• LA Galaxy's defensive record a concern, conceding 8 goals and keeping only one clean sheet in the same period.
• Sporting Kansas City's recent form: ended 4-game losing streak with a win, all 6 previous matches had over 2.5 goals.
• Sporting Kansas City's poor away form: 5 losses in last 6 away games, conceding an average of 2 goals per game.

Current streaks

LA Galaxy

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
1
Since a loss
0
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
3

Sporting Kansas City

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
4

Recent form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent form has been mixed, with their last six games yielding two wins, three draws, and one loss. Despite their inconsistent results, they have managed to maintain their position in the top four of the league table. The Galaxy have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, their most recent game against Chicago Fire ended in a 2-1 defeat, snapping a two-game winning streak. Prior to that, LA Galaxy secured back-to-back victories against FC Dallas (3-1) and Houston Dynamo (2-1). The team's attacking prowess is evident, as they have scored 10 goals in their last six games, averaging 1.67 goals per game. However, their defensive record could be a concern, having conceded 8 goals during the same period, with only one clean sheet.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent form has been inconsistent, with their latest win against Seattle Sounders ending a run of four consecutive defeats in the Major League Soccer. Despite their mixed results, Sporting Kansas City's games have been high-scoring, with all six of their previous matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net in 83% of those encounters. Their most convincing victory came in the US Open Cup, where they thrashed FC Tulsa 4-0, keeping a clean sheet in the process. However, their league position of 12th with 14 points from 17 games suggests that there is room for improvement in their overall performance.

LA Galaxy

4th · 7-7-3 · 31-25 (+6) · 28 pts
Last 6
DDDWWL
Results
W2 D3 L1
Goals scored
10
Per game
1.7
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
+2
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire
2 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 1
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 1
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
0 - 0
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 2
Real Salt Lake

Sporting Kansas City

12th · 3-5-9 · 26-32 (-6) · 14 pts
Last 6
LWLLLW
Results
W2 D0 L4
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
11
Per game
1.8
Goal difference
0
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.67
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
0%
Over 2.5
100%
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
2 - 1
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
3 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 2
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· US Open Cup
Sporting Kansas City
4 - 0
FC Tulsa
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
3 - 2
Sporting Kansas City

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy have been in excellent form at home recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches at Dignity Health Sports Park. They have won four and drawn two of those games, scoring an impressive 15 goals in the process at an average of 2.5 goals per game. The Galaxy's home matches have been particularly entertaining, with five of the six featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of those encounters. Their most recent home victory, a thrilling 4-3 win against San Jose Earthquakes on April 22nd, stands out as a high-scoring affair. With 28 points from 17 games, LA Galaxy currently sit 4th in the league table, and their strong home form has been a key factor in their success this season.

Sporting Kansas City

Sporting Kansas City's recent away form has been poor, with a run of five losses in their last six games on the road. During this period, they have conceded a high number of goals, averaging 2 goals per game, while only managing to score an average of 1.17 goals per game. Notably, there have been several high-scoring matches, with 83% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the back of the net in the same percentage of matches. The only respite from their losing streak came in the form of a 2-1 victory against Union Omaha in the US Open Cup.

LA Galaxy

4th · 7-7-3 · 31-25 (+6) · 28 pts
Last 6
DWWDWW
Results
W4 D2 L0
Goals scored
15
Per game
2.5
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
+5
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 1
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 1
Houston Dynamo
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 2
Real Salt Lake
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
4 - 3
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
1 - 0
Seattle Sounders
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 3
St. Louis CITY

Sporting Kansas City

12th · 3-5-9 · 26-32 (-6) · 14 pts
Last 6
LLWLLL
Results
W1 D0 L5
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
12
Per game
2
Goal difference
-5
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
3.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
3 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Austin FC
3 - 2
Sporting Kansas City
· US Open Cup
Union Omaha
1 - 2
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
1 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
· Major League Soccer
Minnesota United
2 - 1
Sporting Kansas City
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