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LAFC vs LA Galaxy: Preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch El Trafico in 2021 MLS Week 22 in the US today

Los Angeles FC and Los Angeles Galaxy will face off today in Week 22 of the 2021 MLS regular season in a new edition of El Trafico derby. Here, check out the match preview, predictions, odds, and how to watch it.

LAFC and LA Galaxy will be head-to-head again. (Getty)
LAFC and LA Galaxy will be head-to-head again. (Getty)

It’s that time of the year again, El Trafico derby is waiting for us in Week 22 of the 2021 MLS regular season. Today,LAFC host Los Angeles Galaxydesperate for a victory that puts them back to winning ways. Here, you will find everything there is to know about the game, such as the preview, predictions, odds, and even how to watch it.

Los Angeles FC head into this game facing a terrible seven-game winless streak, something that worries Carlos Vela. Bob Bradley‘s boys need to turn up their game soon to continue challenging for a playoff spot.

On the other hand, the Galaxy see themselves in a better position, although they also want to bounce back after suffering two defeats in a row. Which of these two will emerge victorious in the Californian derby?

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LAFC vs LAGalaxy: Match Information

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021
Time: 7 PM (ET)
Location: Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles

LAFC vs LAGalaxy: Time by State in the US

ET: 7 PM
CT: 6 PM
MT: 5 PM
PT: 4 PM

LAFC vs LAGalaxy: Storylines andHead-to-Head

Los Angeles Football Club find themselves in a desperate situation. After four straight defeats and carrying sevenwinless matches, Bob Bradley’s side needs to wake up soon. Last time out, Vancouver Whitecaps beat them with a late goal.

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Los Angeles Galaxy are in a much better situation, but they still need to get back on track following two losses in a row. Last Friday, Greg Vanney‘s men lost at San Jose Earthquakes in the Cali Clasico.

This will be the 12thEl Trafico derby in the MLS. Los Angeles Galaxy have the edge with five victories, while Los Angeles Football Club have won three times, and they shared the points on three occasions.

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LAFC vs LAGalaxy: 2021 MLS Standings

After 21 weeks of action, Los Angeles Galaxy sit fourth in the Western Conference standings with 35points, while LAFC stand ninth with 23 points, just three shy of the last playoff seed.

LAFC vs LAGalaxy: 2021 MLS Top Scorers

Diego Rossi is Los Angeles FC’s top scorer with six goals, while Javier ‘Chicharito’Hernandez is Los Angeles Galaxy’s leading goalscorer, as he was on the scoresheet ten imes.

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How to watch or live stream LAFC vs LA Galaxy in the US

The game to be played between LAFC and LA Galaxy in El Trafico derby in Week 22 of the 2021 MLS regular season will be broadcast in the US byFoxsports.com, FOX Deportes, FOX Network, FOX Sports App, and SiriusXM FC.

LAFC vs LAGalaxy: Predictions and Odds

Bookmakers have already revealed their predictions for this game. FanDuel sees LAFC as heavy favorites with odds of -180, while LA Galaxy have +370, and a tie would result in a +330 payout.

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FanDuel
LAFC -180
Tie +330
LA Galaxy +370

* Odds via FanDuel.

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