LA Galaxy host LAFCtoday at theDignity Health Sports Parkto play a new edition of El Tráfico for the 2021 MLS season. The Los Angeles derby is one of the most exciting games in the Major League Soccer, and there’s no doubt that this match will not be theexception. Here you will find everything there is to know about thisclash, such as the preview, information, storylines, predictions, odds and how to watch or live stream it in the US.
The home sidesuffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Seattle Sounderslast week and cut its good start of two straight victories in theopening rounds. However, the team coached by Greg Vanney hopes to turn the page and return to its winning ways.
Los Angeles FC, on the other hand, are still unbeaten after three games in the 2021 MLS season, with one victory and two draws. Their last game finished in a 1-1 draw at Houston Dynamo the team’s second tie in a row.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC: Match Information
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2021
Time: 8:00 PM (ET)
Location: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
LA Galaxy vs LAFC: Time by State in the US
ET: 8:00 PM
CT: 7:00 PM
MT: 6:00 PM
PT: 5:00 PM
LA Galaxy vs LAFC: Storylines
Los Angeles Galaxystarted the new 2021 MLS season as a goal-machine, scoringsixgoals in their first two games, and with Javier “Chicharito” Hernández netting five of them. However, last week’s defeat to the Sounders wasa big blow for the team and now needs to reacover against its arch rivals.
LAFC are still waiting for their star Carlos Vela, who suffered an injury in the opeining round against Austin FC (2-0). CoachBob Bradley said they will wait until the last minute to see of the Mexican striker can play in El Tráfico 2021.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC: 2021 MLS Standings
After three games, Los Angeles Galaxy are in 5th place with 6 points in the Western Conference of the 2021 Major League Soccer, while LAFC are only one place behind with 5 points.
LA Galaxy vs LAFC: 2021 MLS Leading Goalscorers
Chicharito Hernández tops the top scorers table after the opening three rounds. The LA Galaxy Mexican striker leads the standings with five goals, while Corey Baird is LAFC top scorer with 2.
How to watch or live stream LA Galaxy vs LAFC in the US
The new edition of El Tráfico for the 2021 MLS season to be played today at the Dignity Health Sports Park will be broadcast in the US byFoxsports.com, FOX Deportes, FOX Network,MLS LIVE on DAZN.
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LA Galaxy vs LAFC: Predictions and Odds
It seems that last week’s loss was a big hit for the Galaxy, as oddsmakers put the visitors as the favorites to win the Los Angeles derby. According to DraftKings, the home side has odds of +240, while LAFC have odds of +100. A tie would result in a +275 payout.
DraftKings | |
LA Galaxy | +240 |
Tie | +275 |
LAFC | +100 |
* Odds via DraftKings