Prediction: Los Angeles FC vs Atlanta United
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker:
In what could turn out to be another action-packed midweek MLS battle, Los Angeles hosts Atlanta, California in the early hours of Thursday.
FC Los AngelesStarting with the hosts, who suffered major Concaf Champions League heartbreak at the hands of Mexican side Leon last weekend as they eventually fell to a 3-1 aggregate loss, Los Angeles suddenly finds itself in the middle of a recent rut. In fact, losing each of their last three appearances in all competitions, LAFC has the feel of a team looking for a much-needed boost. Similarly, last seen on domestic duty being beaten by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of local rivals LA Galaxy on May 23, Steve Cherundolo's side have also recorded just one victory over the one of his five previous attempts. Facing what could be another tough challenge in California, the former Hanover coach will have a growing headache from his team's protracted defensive issues. Including a 2-1 away loss to San Jose last month, it's worth noting that Los Angeles have only recorded a clean pair of sheets in one of their last 12 straight appearances. p>
Team News
Los Angeles will once again not be able to call on the duo Maxime Crepeau and Tony Leone in the middle of the week. However, making a first appearance since early April when he was in charge of the Concaf Champions League last weekend, former Juventus icon Giorgio Chiellini should keep his place at the heart of Cherundolo's defense .
With 10 MLS goals in 12 appearances so far this season, former Nimes striker Denis Bouanga will spearhead LAFC's charge in the early hours of Thursday.
Atlanta UnitedAs for the visitors, after an action-packed 3-3 draw at home to New England, Atlanta find themselves in a similar position to their Thursday opponents. Missing out on a play-off spot last season, Gonzalo Pineda's side have largely come down to earth after a brilliant start to the 2023 campaign. Settling for just one point in each of their last three domestic appearances, the Five Stripes n have picked up just one win in any of their previous eight encounters in all competitions – a run that dates back to a 2-1 win over Chicago. April 23. However, despite being seen as a true underdog choice when he travels to California midweek, Atlanta should be boosted by their last encounter against the hosts on Thursday. After picking up a 1-0 victory when hosting LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in August 2021, the Pineda side will be desperate to produce another performance here.
Team News
Both still facing long-term injury issues, Atlanta will once again be without Osvaldo Alonso and Erik Lopez. However, 18-year-old Caleb Wiley is expected to return to Pineda's squad on match day after returning from international duty with the USA U20s.
Finding the net again against New England last week and now scoring four goals in as many domestic appearances, Georgios Giakoumakis will spearhead Atlanta's charge in California.
Key Factors to Consider When the two teams last met in August 2021, Atlanta picked up a 1-0 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, the Five Stripes have recorded just one victory in one of their last eight appearances in all competitions. Likewise, Los Angeles has lost each of its last three consecutive contests in any format. Thursday's guests also only saved a pair of clean sheets from one of their last 12 appearances. Each of Atlanta's last six road games has ended with both teams finding the net.Conclusion
Suffering from the Concaf Champions League heartache at the hands of Leon last weekend, Los Angeles is looking for a much-needed midweek boost. Showing some extended defensive issues and registering only a pair of clean sheets from one of their previous 12 straight outings, we could be in for a nice deal in the early hours of Thursday. It's worth noting that Atlanta has seen each of its last six domestic contests away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium end with both teams finding the net, we're supporting a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker:
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker:
In what could turn out to be another action-packed midweek MLS battle, Los Angeles hosts Atlanta, California in the early hours of Thursday.
FC Los AngelesStarting with the hosts, who suffered major Concaf Champions League heartbreak at the hands of Mexican side Leon last weekend as they eventually fell to a 3-1 aggregate loss, Los Angeles suddenly finds itself in the middle of a recent rut. In fact, losing each of their last three appearances in all competitions, LAFC has the feel of a team looking for a much-needed boost. Similarly, last seen on domestic duty being beaten by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of local rivals LA Galaxy on May 23, Steve Cherundolo's side have also recorded just one victory over the one of his five previous attempts. Facing what could be another tough challenge in California, the former Hanover coach will have a growing headache from his team's protracted defensive issues. Including a 2-1 away loss to San Jose last month, it's worth noting that Los Angeles have only recorded a clean pair of sheets in one of their last 12 straight appearances. p>
Team News
Los Angeles will once again not be able to call on the duo Maxime Crepeau and Tony Leone in the middle of the week. However, making a first appearance since early April when he was in charge of the Concaf Champions League last weekend, former Juventus icon Giorgio Chiellini should keep his place at the heart of Cherundolo's defense .
With 10 MLS goals in 12 appearances so far this season, former Nimes striker Denis Bouanga will spearhead LAFC's charge in the early hours of Thursday.
Atlanta UnitedAs for the visitors, after an action-packed 3-3 draw at home to New England, Atlanta find themselves in a similar position to their Thursday opponents. Missing out on a play-off spot last season, Gonzalo Pineda's side have largely come down to earth after a brilliant start to the 2023 campaign. Settling for just one point in each of their last three domestic appearances, the Five Stripes n have picked up just one win in any of their previous eight encounters in all competitions – a run that dates back to a 2-1 win over Chicago. April 23. However, despite being seen as a true underdog choice when he travels to California midweek, Atlanta should be boosted by their last encounter against the hosts on Thursday. After picking up a 1-0 victory when hosting LAFC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in August 2021, the Pineda side will be desperate to produce another performance here.
Team News
Both still facing long-term injury issues, Atlanta will once again be without Osvaldo Alonso and Erik Lopez. However, 18-year-old Caleb Wiley is expected to return to Pineda's squad on match day after returning from international duty with the USA U20s.
Finding the net again against New England last week and now scoring four goals in as many domestic appearances, Georgios Giakoumakis will spearhead Atlanta's charge in California.
Key Factors to Consider When the two teams last met in August 2021, Atlanta picked up a 1-0 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, the Five Stripes have recorded just one victory in one of their last eight appearances in all competitions. Likewise, Los Angeles has lost each of its last three consecutive contests in any format. Thursday's guests also only saved a pair of clean sheets from one of their last 12 appearances. Each of Atlanta's last six road games has ended with both teams finding the net.Conclusion
Suffering from the Concaf Champions League heartache at the hands of Leon last weekend, Los Angeles is looking for a much-needed midweek boost. Showing some extended defensive issues and registering only a pair of clean sheets from one of their previous 12 straight outings, we could be in for a nice deal in the early hours of Thursday. It's worth noting that Atlanta has seen each of its last six domestic contests away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium end with both teams finding the net, we're supporting a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker:
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