LiontipsLA Galaxy vs NY Red Bulls. MLS Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
The Los Angeles Galaxy have won the MLS five times in their history and it was no surprise that the team made it to the final. The team finished second in the West in the regular championship, but that didn’t stop them from playing well in the playoffs – not a single defeat in four games, scoring 16 goals and conceding only three. In the semi-finals, the Galaxy beat the Seattle Sounders 1-0. The team has a decent roster, with opportunities for rotation and for strengthening the game during individual games. It should be noted that in 13 previous games, the Los Angeles Galaxy scored in the second 45 minutes.
Disqualifications and injuries
Due to injuries, Cáceras and Puig will not play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- The LA Galaxy have not lost in the first half in their last four games.
- Three of the teams' previous five matches have seen goals exchanged
Probable lineup: McCarthy - Yamane, Garces, Yoshida, Nelson - Royce, Cerrillo, Brugman, Berry - Jovelich, Paintsil.
Current form
The New York Red Bulls made it to the playoff finals in a largely unexpected way. In the regular MLS championship, the Bulls finished only in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. However, the team really showed its talent in the knockout matches – three of the four wins were in regulation time, and all three victories were with a “dry” score. The biggest difficulties arose in the first round in the second game with Columbus, when they were able to win only in a penalty shootout. It should be noted that captain Emil Forsberg, who has extensive experience playing for Leipzig, plays a huge role in the Red Bulls.
Disqualifications and injuries
Carballo and Mitchell will be out today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- The New York Red Bulls have kept clean sheets in three of their four playoff games.
- In two of the Bulls' previous three matches, the first half ended in a draw
Estimated lineup: Carlos Coronel - Nilis D, Reyes, Nilis S, Harper - Edelman, Stroud, Tolkien, Forsberg - Wanzeir, Morgan.
Trends
LA Galaxy to score in second half
The LA Galaxy have scored in the second 45 minutes in 13 of their previous games.
1.44Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The stake has played in three of the New York Red Bulls' last five matches
1.54Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of the LA Galaxy last five wins have come by a one-goal margin.
8.00Tip and bets
In our opinion, Los Angeles Galaxy deservedly receives the status of favorite in the final in the bookmakers' line. The team has played the entire season more evenly, there is decent potential in the squad, it was possible to see more than once how even when the game is not going well, Galaxy achieved victories after substitutions, pressed opponents in the second halves. New York Red Bulls, one might say, jumped above their heads, it is unlikely that they will be able to surprise an experienced opponent with anything.
Our prediction is a victory for the Los Angeles Galaxy with odds of 1.80
Bet on total
Let pay attention to the fact that in the last six face-to-face matches the opponents have invariably scored at least three goals. We don't think that today this statistic will fail, the attacking potential of the teams is very solid.
The second bet is total over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.68
Bet on the second half
The Los Angeles Galaxy regularly plays successfully in the second 45 minutes. It is no coincidence that in 13 previous matches the team scored in this period. Accordingly, we recommend another option for betting.
Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy win in the second half with odds of 2.04
