Last Updated on June 18, 2024 1:40 pm by Erwin Noguera
Two of the best teams in MLS in 2024 will face each other, as LA Galaxy will host New York City, with both teams fighting for the top positions in their conferences.
The Galaxy gave a good demonstration of their ability at home, beating Sporting Kansas City 4-2. Dejan Joveljic, Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, and Miguel Berry scored the goals.
The Citizens’ good run was cut short when they lost 2-3 at home to reigning U.S. champions Columbus Crew.
When and Where?
Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 pm ET at the Dignity Health Sports Park
Moneyline odds:
LA Galaxy 2.02
New York City 3.385
Draw Offs:
3.7
Where can I watch it?
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Why Bet on the LA Galaxy?
LA Galaxy has revived this season, and it’s fighting for the lead in the Western Conference. They are in third place with 31 points, thanks to eight wins, seven draws, and three defeats, with 35 goals scored and 27 conceded. It is the second most potent offense in the West, second only to Real Salt Lake (36). The Serbian Joveljic is their best scorer, with 10 goals and four assists.
There is another European standing out: Spain’s Riqui Puig, who has delivered eight assists, pulling the strings of the Galaxy’s attack and contributing with a wonder goal now and then.
At home, the Galaxy is one of the best teams in all of MLS, undefeated in eight games, with five wins and three draws. They have three wins in a row at home, although in that period they always allowed goals to their opponents.
Uruguayan midfielder Gastón Brugman is the only injured player in this team.
Why Bet on New York City?
Like the LA Galaxy in the West, New York City is doing great in the East, although its winning streak has just been cut short. They were defeated 3-2 at home by Columbus Crew, and their goals came from Axel Ojeda and Santiago Rodríguez.
With this setback, City remained with 29 points but lost the third place to New York Red Bulls, their backyard neighbor. The Big Apple team’s campaign has nine wins, only two draws and six losses. They have scored 26 goals and conceded 20.
Before this setback against Columbus Crew, New York won five times in a row, beating the Red Bulls, Toronto FC, and Philadelphia Union, among others. Interestingly, the Citizens have three consecutive away wins, and before this, it was four games without a win on the road, with three losses and a draw.
Only Rio Hope-Gund is listed as a casualty for this franchise.
Final Betting Analysis: LA Galaxy vs. New York City
The last official meeting between these two sides was in 2022 and ended in a 1-0 victory for the Galaxy, with a goal from Chicharito Hernández.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have LA Galaxy as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.02, New York City has 3.385, and the draw is at 3.7.
There is no doubt that this will be a tight encounter between LA Galaxy and New York City. However, the 2024 campaign shows that the California team is an excellent home team, while the Big Apple side is on an away streak, but at some point, that good moment will end. The win will go to the locals by 3-1.
Go for a win for the LA Galaxy. If you bet $100 at 2.02, you will gain $102 for a total payout of $202.
LA Galaxy vs. New York City Betting Pick: LA Galaxy
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