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May 10, 2024

LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake: Predicted Lineups, Betting Tips, Odds, Injury Updates, Head-to-Head, and Broadcast Information – Major League Soccer

LA Galaxy comes into this match following a goalless draw against Seattle Sounders FC in the MLS. In that game, LA Galaxy held 45% possession and got 3 of their 12 shots on target. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders had 18 attempts at goal, with only four hitting the target.

Over their last six matches, Greg Vanney’s LA Galaxy has netted nine goals while conceding eight.

Real Salt Lake and their traveling supporters will hope for a more robust performance after their recent US Open Cup loss to New Mexico United. Under Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake has scored nine goals in their last six games, averaging 1.5 goals per game.

Kick-off

12 May: 8 a.m. IST, 2:30 a.m. GMT

Form

LA Galaxy: W-L-W-W-L-D
Salt Lake: D-D-W-W-W-L

Players to watch

Rique Puig (LA Galaxy)

Since joining LA Galaxy from Barcelona, Riqui Puig has been outstanding, transforming the team into a winning side. Operating in midfield, the Spaniard orchestrates play and has become a key difference-maker for the club.

Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake)

Diego Luna has injected more attacking intent into his team, making them highly dangerous on counterattacks. His contributions during transitions have been crucial, and he will aim to get on the scoresheet again when they face the LA Galaxy.

Match Facts

In the 2024 season, LA Galaxy averaged 1.31 goals per game. In 80% of their home matches, both teams combined scored at least 1.5 goals, and 60% of their home games featured more than 2.5 total goals.

On the other hand, Real Salt Lake averaged 1.63 goals per game this season. In 100% of their away matches, the total goals (both teams) exceeded 1.5; in 55.56% of those games, the total exceeded 2.5 goals.

LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake: Betting Odds

In the full-time result betting market, LA Galaxy is priced at 1.95 to win, with odds of 3.6 for a draw and 3.6 for a Real Salt Lake victory. These are the best available odds at the moment. Our expert partners are predicting at most 3.5 goals for this match.

Injury and Team News

LA Galaxy manager Greg Vanney is well-positioned for the match, with a fully fit squad available. His players have no injury concerns or fitness issues, allowing him to select his most robust lineup without limitations. This complete availability will enable Vanney to implement his tactical plans effectively and ensure his team is well-prepared for the game.

In contrast, Real Salt Lake’s manager, Pablo Mastroeni, is dealing with several challenges as he prepares for the match. He will be without the services of Marcelo Silva, who is sidelined due to a muscle injury. Additionally, Pablo Ruiz is unavailable because of a knee injury, and Kevin Bonilla is out following cruciate ligament surgery. These absences will undoubtedly affect Mastroeni’s tactical options. They may impact the team’s overall performance, as he will need to adjust his strategy to compensate for these key players not being available.

Head-to-head

Matches: 57
La Galaxy: 24
Salt Lake: 19
Draws: 14

Predicted lineup

LA Galaxy predicted XI: McCarthy; Yamane, Neal, Yoshida, Aude, Fagundez, Cerrillo, Brugman, Paintsil, Berry, Pec.

Real Salt Lake predicted XI: Beavers; Hidaglo, Broday, Quinton, Silva, Ojeda, Palacio, Barajas, Luna, Chang Gozo

Prediction for LA Galaxy vs Real Salt Lake

We anticipate that LA Galaxy will be highly effective in creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the match. Their attacking strength and capability to turn opportunities into successful shots on goal are critical factors in their performance. On the other hand, Real Salt Lake may face challenges in penetrating LA Galaxy’s defense and scoring goals. Despite this, we believe that Real Salt Lake will still manage to find the net at least once during the game.

Considering all factors, we predict a decisive and controlled victory for LA Galaxy, with a final score of 3-1.