LA Galaxy is coming into this match playing in good form in their recent matches. They did not do well in the Leagues Cup as they were knocked out by Seattle in a 3-1 away loss their 1st match after the group stage, but the Galaxy have won 3 of their last 5 matches with just that 1 loss in that span. Their attack has been great as they have scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches, averaging over 2 goals scored per match in that span. Their only loss was away from home as well. When playing at home, they have won 3 of their last 4 matches there with no losses in that span as well as winning 7 of their last 9 home matches. They are going up against an Atlanta side that has not been in good form in their recent matches. They were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in the group stage after losing both of their draws in penalties, and prior to the tournament starting they had lost 4 of their last 6 matches with just 1 win in that span. They actually played both of their group stage matches in the Leagues Cup at home as well. When playing away from home, they have been much worse as they have lost their last 3 straight matches and their defense has been awful in those, allowing 8 goals in those 3 matches. Their attack has also been weaker in those as they have scored just 3 goals in their last 3 away matches. Atlanta has not been great away from home this season and they are not going to score the goals needed to win this match. Even if they find the net here, the Galaxy have a much stronger attack that will score on this awful Atlanta defense, especially when they have been so good at home recently. The LA Galaxy will win this match at home and collect all 3 points here.
USA MLS: LA Galaxy ML, Rot. 209966