LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC: match statistics
LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
LA Galaxy played against Los Angeles FC in MLS (United States). The game was played on July 18, 2026. Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
LA Galaxy has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Los Angeles FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
LA Galaxy scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.47. Los Angeles FC scores 1.60 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 3.30 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 87% of LA Galaxy's games and 40% of Los Angeles FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 53%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Los Angeles FC has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.57 per game. LA Galaxy takes 13.6 shots per game, while Los Angeles FC takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
LA Galaxy leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Los Angeles FC leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
LA Galaxy's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Los Angeles FC, it is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
MLS games average 3.30 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
LA Galaxy have shown better form recently: in their last five matches they scored 7 goals and recorded a 2-2-1 record with an average of 1.6 points per game, while Los Angeles FC scored 5 goals and managed 1 win and 4 losses with 0.6 points per game. The clear advantage for Galaxy is in defense — LAFC conceded 13 goals in their last 5 matches (2.6 per game) versus 6 conceded by Galaxy (1.2 per game). At home this season Galaxy average 1.43 goals scored and 1.14 conceded, with xG 1.69 against opponents’ xG 1.34; LAFC away average 1.29 scored and 1.29 conceded with xG 1.66 and opponents’ xG 1.29. Galaxy register 6.43 shots on target per home game versus 5.0 on target for LAFC away and have a conversion rate of 10% versus 9%; additionally the home side have scored in 100% of their home matches (0% without a goal), while LAFC failed to score in 14% of their away games. Based on this I predict a home win, although due to similar xG (1.69 vs 1.66) and comparable possession (50% vs 49%) the result could be tight.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I favor No for BTTS with an estimated probability of 65% vs 35% for Yes. The primary argument is the home side’s defense: LA Galaxy has a season clean sheet rate of 75% and concedes on average 1.0 goals per match, with a season BTTS rate of only 25%. LAFC, meanwhile, has a season BTTS of 57% and a higher xG of 1.66 vs 1.59 for Galaxy and averages 5.0 shots on target vs 4.5 for the hosts, increasing their attacking potential. However, in the last 5 matches the hosts had BTTS in 80% (4 of 5), and LAFC conceded 13 goals in five games (2.6 on average), which partially raises the probability of both teams scoring, but does not outweigh Galaxy’s season-long defensive solidity. Considering Galaxy’s defensive edge (75% clean sheets and 1.0 conceded per match) and their higher shot conversion 13% vs 9% for LAFC, the No scenario looks stronger.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model is based on xG and form: the combined expected total is about 3.25 goals (LA Galaxy 1.51 xG, LAFC 1.74 xG), calculated as the average of season xG (1.59 and 1.66) and the last 5 matches (1.4 and 1.85). Although LA Galaxy has a season clean sheet rate of 75%, they conceded an average of 1.2 goals in the last 5 matches, while LAFC have conceded 2.6 goals on average in their last 5, which increases the likelihood of goals. Season Over 1.5 rates are 63% for Galaxy and 71% for LAFC (average 67%), and the league average goals is 3.29, so I assign a high probability to Over 1.5 (85%). For the 2.5 line, season values are 50% (Galaxy) and 57% (LAFC), and the last 5 matches show a stronger signal from LAFC (80% Over 2.5), so I estimate the chance of Over 2.5 at 64%. The 3.5 line shows a weaker signal: season Over 3.5 are 38%/29% (average 33.5%) and with an expected 3.25 goals I give Over only 35%.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Looking at first-half statistics, LA Galaxy led at the break in 25% of their home matches and score an average of 0.88 goals by half-time while conceding only 0.25, whereas Los Angeles FC on the road average 0.29 goals by half-time and are trailing at the break in 57% of their away games. Combining these indicators, I estimate roughly a 40% chance that Galaxy will lead at the break and about a 46% chance of a half-time draw (an average across both teams’ data). In the second half the home side profile is strong: they score on average 1.75 goals in second halves and win the second half in 63% of such cases; they also have superior shot conversion of 13% versus LAFC’s 9% and average 2.0 points per home match. LAFC are in poorer form — over the last five matches they average 0.6 points and concede 2.6 goals per game, and their away win rate is only 29% — which diminishes their ability to engineer a turnaround after the break. Consequently, my strongest signal is the 1/1 scenario (home lead at Half-Time and home win at Full-Time) and I assign it a 28% probability in the constructed distribution.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| LA Galaxy | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
LA Galaxy is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 0.8 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Los Angeles FC is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 1.6 goals / game - Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - LA Galaxy · 1.13 goals / game - Los Angeles FC
LA Galaxy scores in 100% of games (15 of 15 meczów), while Los Angeles FC keeps a clean sheet in 60% (9 of 15 meczów).
Los Angeles FC scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while LA Galaxy keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - LA Galaxy
Over / Under - Los Angeles FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
LA Galaxy is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - LA Galaxy · 1.07 pts / game - Los Angeles FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
LA Galaxy - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Los Angeles FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
LA Galaxy
Los Angeles FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (MLS).
Teams vs league
| LA Galaxy | Liga | Los Angeles FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.93 | 3.30 | ▼ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 87% | 61% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 22% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 77% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 80% | • 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC?
The MLS match finished LA Galaxy 0:3 Los Angeles FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC?
LA Galaxy score 1.47 goals per game on average and Los Angeles FC 1.60. The MLS average is 3.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 87% of LA Galaxy's matches and 40% of Los Angeles FC's.
What form are LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC in?
Over the last 5 games LA Galaxy have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Los Angeles FC 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for LA Galaxy vs Los Angeles FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.