LA Galaxy and Toronto meet at Stubhub Center, in a match for the 0 th day of the MLS. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 10-02-2019, in a match for the Friendlies which ended in a draw by (1-1). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since Toronto presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Next Thursday, the Los Angeles Galaxy and Toronto will meet in an important game for Major League Soccer. The LA Galaxy is fighting for the leadership of its conference, while Toronto seeks to remain in the qualification zone for the playoffs of the competition. If Toronto is defeated, it can leave the qualifying zone, since it is the last of the teams in that area, so it will try to conquer at least one point.
LA Galaxy:
The home team reaches this phase of the MLS (Regular Season) after having eliminated the San Jose Earthquakes, after a loss by (3-0) in the previous round. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 33 conceded; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 20 goals scored and 18 conceded. For the championship, LA Galaxy won 18 points out of 27 possible points, after 6 wins and 3 losses in the last 9 home matches. In their home games for the championship a score is often repeated at the end of the 90 ‘, the 2-1, which happened in 4 of its 9 games. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 18 matches in the competition, they suffered the first goal 8 times and only managed 1 comeback. There are 2 periods that stand out in the last 11 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 6 of their 17 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘); He suffered 4 of his 11 goals between the minutes (31’-45 ‘).
The Los Angeles Galaxy team aims to get even closer to the leader of the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer. He is currently 6 points behind the leader and is aware that he needs to win his games and expect a slight from his rival. However, the LA Galaxy has oscillated in recent games and making mistakes that may create problems in the future. However, this match will be in your domains and you will have to do your homework.
His rival is not one of the strongest in the competition, however, he must be careful not to be surprised, in addition to his fans. In its last party it was defeated by the marker of 3×0, by San Jose. If it had not been for his recent swings, he probably would have achieved his goal. The team’s coach, Guillermo Barros, will have to present the best of his squad on the field. Only Romain Alessandrini will be absent, the one in the medical department.
Toronto :
The away team comes to this phase of the MLS (Regular Season) after having eliminated DC United, with a draw by (1-1) out in the previous round. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 6 victories, 5 draws and 4 defeats in their stadium. For the league, Toronto won 8 points out of 24 possible points, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 8 away matches.
For this competition, they have not won any of the last 5 away matches. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of the last 8 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 18 matches in this tournament, they suffered the first goal 8 times and only managed 2 comebacks.
Toronto will have a difficult task ahead, as they will face one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. However, you will need the victory if you want to stay in the qualifying zone for the playoffs of the competition. The team is aware of the difficulties, but knows the oscillations of the rival team and will play in a way to take advantage of it. This match will be at home of the rival, so the Toronto team must act in counterattack, to try to surprise the rivals, as it will be very difficult to win this game.
