LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on July 5, 2025
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Game Prediction
In the regular MLS season on July 5, 2025, LA Galaxy will face Vancouver Whitecaps. One of the leaders of the conference will have no choice but to aim for victory against the main outsider at their home ground.
Our Prediction for the LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Match
The California side collected 64 points last season, narrowly missing the top spot in the West to their crosstown rivals, LAFC, on tiebreakers. However, it did not prevent them from confidently running through the playoffs and ultimately winning the MLS Cup. Their opponents earned 47 points, equaling Portland Timbers, and then snatched the wild card from them. However, they lost to Los Angeles in the third playoff match.
The Canadians are in good form now. They reached the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, but suffered a heavy defeat to Cruz Azul. This seems to have had an effect, as even in MLS play, one of the leaders suffered several defeats. But Los Angeles secured a win in the previous round. Meanwhile, the reigning champions are at their peak—remarkably, their first win came only in June. Against that background, a 1-1 draw with San Jose is also a decent result.
Greg Vanney’s men are showing true outsider statistics: 0.95 goals scored and 2.1 goals conceded per game. Their opponent’s figures are practically the reverse: 1.84 goals scored and 1.0 conceded on average.
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Key Statistics and Trends
- LA Galaxy have lost three of their last six matches
- 55% of Galaxy’s matches see both teams scoring, with an average of 3.05 goals per match
- Vancouver Whitecaps have lost three times in their last five matches
- 53% of the Canadians’ matches see both teams scoring, with an average of 2.84 goals per match
LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Probable Starting Lineups
LA Galaxy (projected lineup): Micovic – Nelson, Yoshida, Torres, Yamane – Cerrillo, Maggioli, Paintsil, Royce, Gabriel Pec – Nascimento de Paula
Vancouver Whitecaps (projected lineup): Takaoka – Vidal, Blackmon, Veselinovic, Utvik, Laborda – Mbende, Priso-Mbongue, Badwal, Sabbi – Rios
Previous Matches: LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps
Last season, the California team won twice in a row. However, they lost in Canada in March.
Free Prediction for the LA Galaxy vs Vancouver Whitecaps Match
It is hard to believe the hosts will suddenly wake up. A safe bet seems to be the visitors with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.83).
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