LA Galaxy vs St. Louis City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The defending champions will be back in action.

The defending champions LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer will be back in action against St. Louis City SC on matchday three of the league. The home side are currently placed 14th in the MLS Western Conference and have yet to register a win in the ongoing campaign. They are coming into this game on the back of three consecutive losses against the likes of Herediano, Vancouver, and San Diego FC.

St. Louis SC, on the other hand, are 11th in the table. They have also drawn their opening two games in the ongoing league campaign and will look to register their first win against Galaxy. St. Louis SC finished 12th in the Western Conference last season and will aim for qualification for the knockout stages this time around.

Kickoff:

• Location: Carson, California
• Stadium: Dignity Health Tennis Center
• Date and Time: 10 March: 4:30 IST / 9 March: 23:00 GMT, 15:00 PT, 18:00 ET
• Referee: Jair Marrufo
• VAR: In Use

Form:

LA Galaxy (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W

St. Louis SC (in all competitions): D-D-W-W-D

Players to watch out for:

Gabriel Pac (LA Galaxy)

The Brazilian winger was fundamental to Galaxy’s success last year and he has started this season on a great note as well. He scored the inaugural goal for the club in the ongoing campaign. His directness and versatility are his most lethal weapons. He will be crucial for Greg Vanney’s team this season.

Additionally, Gabriel Pec was named to the @MLS Team of the Matchday Bench. pic.twitter.com/QjZdygo7Nt

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) October 3, 2024

Henry Kessler (St. Louis SC)

St. Louis have kept two clean sheets in their opening two games and Henry Kessler played an important role in both of those. He is a strong physical presence and is a great technical presence in the backline as well. He excels in all defensive attributes and is an aerial threat from set-pieces as well.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for St. Louis SC
• LA Galaxy lost 1-0 against Herediano in their last game.
• St. Louis SC played a 0-0 draw against San Diego FC in their last game.

LA Galaxy vs St. Louis SC: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: LA Galaxy to win – 1.74 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.46 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.64 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

Riqui Puig, Joseph Paintsil, Matheus Nascimento, Mauricio Cuevas, Miki Yamane, and JT Marcinkowski will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

St. Louis SC on the other hand will be without the likes of Joakim Nilsson, Jayden Reid, and Rasmus Alm for their clash.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 6

LA Galaxy won: 1

St. Louis SC won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup:

LA Galaxy (3-4-2-1)

McCarthy(GK); Garcés, Yoshida, Nelson; Miller, Cerrillo, Reus, Aude; Pec, Ramos Jr; Ramirez

St. Louis SC (3-4-1-2)

Bürki(GK); Hiebert, Kessler, Horn; Totland, Watts, Löwen, Wallem; Hartel; Becher, Teuchert

Match Prediction:

LA Galaxy are the slight favorites to register a win over St. Louis SC.

Prediction: LA Galaxy 2-1 St. Louis SC

Telecast details for LA Galaxy vs St. Louis SC:

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