A derby that could have major implications for the rest of the regular season promises to shake up the MLS this weekend, as Los Angeles FC begin a run of four home games against rivals LA Galaxy in the last El Trafico of the year at BMO Stadium.
Los Angeles FC team news
Steve Cherundolo has finally managed to recover a style of play with a lot of defensive solidity and diverse transition movements, completely changing the situation that could be seen in recent weeks, with three consecutive wins since the beginning of July.
Eight of the team's ten wins this season have come at BMO Stadium, making Los Angeles FC the best home side in the current regular season. Ryan Raposo, Aaron Long and Lorenzo Dellavalle will be out for LAFC with leg problems, while Maxime Chanot is expected to be unavailable due to a head injury.
Los Angeles FC predicted lineup vs LA Galaxy: Lloris; Palencia, Tafari, Segura; Hollingshead, Jesus, Delgado, Yeboah; Martínez, Ordaz, Bouanga
LA Galaxy team news
On the other hand, LA Galaxy ended their three-game unbeaten streak during the week. Preparing to play their 24th game of the regular season, the Galaxy are 14 points behind the playoff line in the Western Conference, but only three points behind St. Louis City.
With their sights set on returning to the post-season, the reigning MLS Cup champions urgently need to improve their away form, given their record number of defeats in this condition (8). To make matters worse, Riqui Puig continues to have problems with his anterior cruciate ligament and is still not fully recovered.
LA Galaxy predicted lineup vs Los Angeles FC: Micovic; Yamane, Jorgensen, Yoshida, Nelson; Reus, Cerrillo, Fagundez; Pec, Ramirez, Paintsil
Los Angeles FC vs LA Galaxy - MLS
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Prediction: Los Angeles FC 3-1 LA Galaxy