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St Louis vs LA Galaxy Predictions & Picks
St Louis have been superb in the MLS this season and could potentially match Vancouver at the top of the Western Conference with a win.
LA Galaxy need to keep their winning run going after notching a pair of victories that has ensured they have moved four points clear of Portland in 10th on the ladder.
- St Louis have not lost a league game since May 3 (P17, W12, D5)
- St Louis have seen both sides score in nine of their last 10
Head To Head
In their 10 previous meetings, St Louis have won four matches, Galaxy have won twice and four games have ended as draws.
St Louis Form
St Louis have been excellent of late after surging to 41 points from a possible 51 in a stunning run over the course of their last 17 games.
Despite their supreme run, they are still three points behind Vancouver at the summit. Victory in this match may yet see St Louis match Vancouver at the summit, but the home side will be more concerned with extending their own impressive run rather than focussing on any other club.
At home, St Louis have won eight of their 13 matches with three games ending as draws and two matches ending in defeat. They also boast an unbeaten run across their last 10 at home after winning six times and drawing four matches.
While I do not back the home side to keep a clean sheet, I do back them to secure an impressive victory.
LA Galaxy Form
LA Galaxy have looked good of late after securing seven points from a possible nine following a draw with Seattle Sounders and a pair of wins over Minnesota United and Colorado Rapids.
While Galaxy have been tough to beat of late, they have still slumped to 10 defeats across the season. Nine wins and nine draws have enabled the travelling side to battle onto 36 points for the season so far, meaning they are only four points clear of Portland Timbers in 10th.
While they have built a buffer between themselves and Portland, this could be whittled away very quickly. Galaxy will go all out for a win, but they have struggled on the road with just four of their 14 ending in victory.
Both sides have scored in Galaxy's last three outings and I back this streak to continue, but I do not tip the travelling side to secure the points.