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St. Louis CITY 2-1 LA Galaxy


Major League Soccer Matchday 40
CITYPARK

9'
C. Teuchert
38'
C. Teuchert
46'
Gabriel Pec
M. Berry
53'
J. Horn
68'
M. Hartel
J. Reid
74'
C. Durkin
81'
Joao Klauss
90+3'
J. Paintsil

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.25
3.75
2.88
Prob.
44.4%
26.7%
34.7%

Key points

• St. Louis CITY's recent form: 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in last 6 games
• St. Louis CITY's strong offense: scoring 2.17 goals per game
• St. Louis CITY's leaky defense: conceding an average of 2 goals per game
• High-scoring games for St. Louis CITY: average of 4.17 total goals per match
• LA Galaxy's impressive league position: sitting atop with 52 points from 27 games
• LA Galaxy's away form: 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in last 6 away games

Current streaks

St. Louis CITY

Wins
0
Since a win
2
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
9

LA Galaxy

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

Recent form

St. Louis CITY

St. Louis CITY's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with an unbeaten run in their last five games (2 wins, 3 draws) before a loss in their most recent match. The team's offensive prowess is evident, scoring an impressive 2.17 goals per game in their last six matches. However, their defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and failing to keep any clean sheets during this period. The high-scoring nature of their games is noteworthy, with an average of 4.17 total goals per match and both teams scoring in all six games. The standout fixture was their most recent 4-4 draw against Portland Timbers, showcasing their attacking potential but also highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their current 13th position in the league, St. Louis CITY's recent form suggests they are capable of producing exciting, goal-filled encounters.

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy are currently in impressive form, sitting atop the league table with 52 points from 27 games. Their recent performances have been particularly strong, with four wins in their last six matches, including a current three-game winning streak in Major League Soccer. The team has been prolific in front of goal, scoring 13 times in these six games for an average of 2.17 goals per game. Notably, five out of the six matches have been high-scoring affairs with over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in 83% of these games. Their most recent victory, a 2-0 win against Atlanta United, marked their first clean sheet in this stretch. While their attacking prowess is evident, their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 10 goals in six games. The Galaxy's ability to outscore opponents has been crucial to their success, with thrilling 3-2 victories against both Portland Timbers and Colorado Rapids highlighting their offensive capabilities.

St. Louis CITY

13th · 4-12-10 · 36-50 (-14) · 24 pts
Last 6
DWDWLD
Results
W2 D3 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
12
Per game
2
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
4.17
Both teams scored
100%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers
4 - 4
St. Louis CITY
· Leagues Cup
Club América
4 - 2
St. Louis CITY
· Leagues Cup
St. Louis CITY
3 - 1
Portland Timbers
· Leagues Cup
St. Louis CITY
1 - 1
FC Juarez
· Leagues Cup
St. Louis CITY
2 - 1
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
Sporting Kansas City
1 - 1
St. Louis CITY

LA Galaxy

1th · 15-7-5 · 52-36 (+16) · 52 pts
Last 6
WWWDLW
Results
W4 D1 L1
Goals scored
13
Per game
2.2
Goals against
10
Per game
1.7
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.83
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
2 - 0
Atlanta United
· Leagues Cup
Seattle Sounders
3 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Leagues Cup
Guadalajara Chivas
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Leagues Cup
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 2
Portland Timbers
· Major League Soccer
LA Galaxy
3 - 2
Colorado Rapids

Recent home/away form

St. Louis CITY

St. Louis CITY has shown a mixed but generally positive form at home recently, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss in their last 6 home games. Their most recent match was a convincing 3-1 victory over Portland Timbers in the Leagues Cup, contributing to their impressive goal-scoring record of 10 goals in 6 games (averaging 1.67 goals per game). Notably, there was a high-scoring game against Vancouver Whitecaps, where they conceded 4 goals in a 4-1 loss. Despite this defensive lapse, St. Louis CITY has managed to maintain a positive goal difference of 2 over these 6 games. The team has been consistent in providing entertaining matches, with both teams scoring in 83% of these games and an even split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent away form presents an interesting mix of results. Despite their strong league position, their last six away games show some inconsistency with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. They enjoyed a brief winning streak of two games against Real Salt Lake and San Jose Earthquakes, both with clean sheets, which is noteworthy for an away team. The Galaxy have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly the 3-3 draw against Guadalajara Chivas and the 3-1 loss to Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident with an average of 1.5 goals per game, while their defense has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.33 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of these away games have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that Galaxy's away matches tend to be entertaining for neutral spectators.

St. Louis CITY

13th · 4-12-10 · 36-50 (-14) · 24 pts
Last 6
DWLWDW
Results
W3 D2 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
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Leagues Cup
St. Louis CITY
3 - 1
Portland Timbers
· Leagues Cup
St. Louis CITY
1 - 1
FC Juarez
· Leagues Cup
St. Louis CITY
2 - 1
FC Dallas
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
1 - 4
Vancouver Whitecaps
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
2 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes
· Major League Soccer
St. Louis CITY
1 - 1
Atlanta United

LA Galaxy

1th · 15-7-5 · 52-36 (+16) · 52 pts
Last 6
WWLWDL
Results
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Leagues Cup
Seattle Sounders
3 - 1
LA Galaxy
· Leagues Cup
Guadalajara Chivas
2 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Leagues Cup
San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 2
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
FC Dallas
2 - 0
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
San Jose Earthquakes
0 - 3
LA Galaxy
· Major League Soccer
Real Salt Lake
0 - 1
LA Galaxy
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