LA Galaxy 4-2 Vancouver Whitecaps

Current streaks

Recent form

LA Galaxy

The LA Galaxy's recent form has been inconsistent, with a pattern of alternating wins and losses in their last four Major League Soccer matches. Their last six games across all competitions have seen high-scoring affairs, with an impressive average of 4.17 total goals per game. Notably, 83% of these matches have seen both teams score and gone over 2.5 goals, indicating exciting, offensive-minded football. The Galaxy have been prolific in attack, scoring 2 goals per game, but their defense has been leaky, conceding 2.17 goals per game. Two particularly high-scoring games stand out: a 4-2 victory over local rivals Los Angeles FC and a 4-2 loss to Portland Timbers, both in their most recent MLS fixtures. Despite their attacking prowess, the Galaxy have managed only one clean sheet in this period, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have demonstrated solid form in their recent matches, showcasing defensive stability and consistent results. Their last six games have yielded 3 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss, with an impressive 4 clean sheets during this period. Notably, all of their recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of the games featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's defensive prowess is further highlighted by their low goals conceded average of 0.5 per game. While their offensive output has been modest at 0.83 goals per game, the Whitecaps have managed to secure positive results, including a three-game unbeaten run in Major League Soccer. Their ability to grind out results is evident in their narrow victories and draws, with no particularly high-scoring games in this stretch.

Recent home/away form

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy's recent home form has been impressive, with a notable five-game winning streak in their last six matches. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game and netting 15 goals in total during this period. The team has been involved in high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of matches. Their 4-2 victory over Los Angeles FC stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Despite conceding in most matches, their goal difference remains positive at +6. The Galaxy's only blemish in this run was a narrow 2-1 loss to Los Angeles FC, which they avenged in their most recent home fixture.

Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps have shown impressive form away from home in their recent matches, remaining unbeaten in their last six away games with 3 wins and 3 draws. Their defensive solidity is evident, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping 2 clean sheets during this stretch. The team's attacking prowess is also noteworthy, scoring an average of 1.67 goals per game. A standout performance came in their 4-1 victory against St. Louis CITY, which was their highest-scoring game in this period. While the majority of their away matches (67%) have seen under 2.5 goals, the Whitecaps have consistently found the back of the net, with both teams scoring in two-thirds of these games. This balanced approach has contributed to their positive goal difference of +5 across these six away fixtures.