LA Galaxy 2-0 Atlanta United

Current streaks

Recent form

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with a notable three-game winning streak in late July and early August, including two high-scoring 3-2 victories against Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids. Despite their current top position in the league with 49 points from 26 games, their last six matches have been characterized by high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.83 total goals per game. Remarkably, both teams have scored in 83% of these matches, and 83% of the games have seen over 2.5 goals. However, the Galaxy's defense has been somewhat porous, conceding 12 goals in six games (2 per game) and failing to keep a clean sheet. Their most recent match, a 3-1 loss to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup, ended their winning streak and highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of results in their last six games. The team has struggled to secure victories, winning only once in this period. Notably, they've had a tendency for high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Their defensive record has been a concern, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and managing only one clean sheet. The 3-3 draw against DC United in the Leagues Cup stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. Despite their mixed form, Atlanta United has shown resilience, avoiding consecutive losses and managing to score in five out of six games. However, their 9th position in the league table with 28 points from 25 games suggests there's room for improvement as they aim to climb the standings.

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy are showcasing impressive form at home, currently riding a three-game winning streak and having won five of their last six matches at their home stadium. Their offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with the team scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game in their last six home encounters. The Galaxy have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 83% of these games featuring over 2.5 goals. A standout performance came in their 4-2 victory against Sporting Kansas City, demonstrating their ability to outscore opponents. Despite their attacking success, the team has only managed one clean sheet in this period, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. The Galaxy's home form has significantly contributed to their current league-leading position, with 49 points from 26 games, making them a formidable force on their home turf.

Atlanta United

Atlanta United's recent away form shows a concerning trend, with the team currently on a three-game losing streak on the road. Their last six away matches have been a mixed bag, starting with two impressive wins, including a high-scoring 3-1 victory against Inter Miami, followed by a draw and then the current losing run. The team's defensive performance has been particularly worrying, conceding 10 goals in these six games, with a notable 5-2 loss to Real Salt Lake standing out as their most significant defensive lapse. While they've managed to score in five out of these six games, their goal-scoring rate of 1.33 per game hasn't been enough to offset their defensive vulnerabilities, resulting in a negative goal difference. The team's ability to both score and concede regularly is reflected in the fact that both teams scored in 67% of these matches, making for entertaining, high-scoring encounters more often than not.