Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Home Side Lost Its Last Game
Los Angeles Galaxy Aiming High
Defeating last season’s runners-up and winning El Trafico in back-to-back weeks makes the Los Angeles Galaxy a tempting underdog. That’s right, despite recent results, the visitors aren’t in control of the Soccer odds and soccer betting.
The main reason is that the Chicago Fire remains unbeaten when playing at home. Plus, head coach Ezra Hendrickson used to work for the enemy.
Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and USA MLS odds for Los Angeles Galaxy vs Chicago Fire. We’ve plenty of Soccer predictions and soccer betting for you to consider.
Chicago Fire Planning To Revive the Flame
Last week, the Chicago Fire put up a good fight against Orlando City but finished losing 1-0. Playing the entire second half with 10 players didn’t help. They can thank Brian Gutierrez, who got a silly red card at the end of the first half.
Prior to that defeat, Hendrickson’s team was unbeaten. That condition prevails when it comes to playing at Soldier Field. The Fire is 1-2-0 after defeating Sporting KC and drawing to Orlando and FC Dallas.
Chicago’s main strength is its defense. No other team in the Eastern Conference has allowed less goals than them with two. Playing 4-5-1 also has a lot to do with that. The Fire doesn’t care about possession, it cares about embracing opportunities and winning matches.
With Gutierrez out, we could see Jhon Jader Duran accompanying Kacper Przybylko up front. Przybylko is the team’s top scorer with two goals, but he can’t do it all. Duran’s speed can end up making a huge difference.
The Fire is offering a +105 price in the sportsbook, a pretty good deal considering all I just mentioned.
Los Angeles Galaxy Highly Motivated
There’s nothing like winning a Derby. That’s precisely what the Los Angeles Galaxy did last week. Javier Chicharito Hernandez opened the can, while Sega Coulibaly sealed the deal. The game ended 2-1.
That result allowed Chicharito and company to climb into second place in the Western Conference. Defeating Chicago could boost them to the top. However, they would also need LAFC to lose or draw against Sporting KC (not impossible).
For better or worse, the Galaxy always goes all-in. We’re talking about one of two Western Conference teams that hasn’t drawn.
Offensively, Chicharito is the team’s top scorer with five goals. That’s a lot considering the Fire has scored five goals in total. Hernandez and Samuel Grandsir, Galaxy’s top signing during the offseason, have become a lethal duo.
There are no major injuries to report here. In fact, midfielder Marco Delgado will return after missing El Trafico due to suspension. Delgado’s return makes the Galaxy an even more tempting betting underdog as he’s a very creative player. The visitors are offering a +250 price to win straight up.
Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy Game Head-to-Head
- Previous Matches: 47
- Chicago Fire Crew Victories: 15 (52 goals)
- Los Angeles Galaxy Victories: 24 (63 goals)
- Draws: 8
These two met for the last time in 2019. The Galaxy came from behind and won 2-1 with goals from Daniel Steres and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. C.J. Sapong scored for the Fire. None of the three will be on the pitch this Saturday.
Believe it or not, the Galaxy owns a 7-3-0 record in its last 10 meetings with the Fire. Los Angeles scored in all 10 games and finished with a clean sheet four times.
Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy Game Information
- Date: Saturday, April 16th
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Illinois
- Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy Live Stream: fuboTV
Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy Betting Lines
Chicago Fire vs LA Galaxy Prediction
If you were looking for an underdog to include in your Soccer picks, stop it. You won’t find a better one than the Los Angeles Galaxy. Greg Vanney’s team scored in all its three road matches, two or more goals in the last two. There’s also the fact that Chicharito is on fire; Chicago’s defense isy good, but it hasn’t faced a threat like the Mexican.
Score Prediction: Los Angeles Galaxy 2, Chicago Fire 1
