Predictions & Statistics

With 9 points from 11 games and a place of 14, St. Louis City still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, together with goals at 10:18, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through M. Hartel (3 goals), B. McSorley (1 goals), Christopher Durkin (1 goals), with creative support from S. Becher (3 assists), D. Edelman (2 assists), L. MacNaughton (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. At home, they have managed 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with T. Ostrak, Celio Pompeu, M. Mbacke, C. Durkin unavailable.

Placed 3 with 21 points from 12 outings, Los Angeles FC continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 6 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, while the 20:12 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on D. Bouanga (5 goals), D. Martinez (3 goals), M. Choiniere (2 goals), with creative support from Son Heung-Min (7 assists), T. Tillman (2 assists), D. Bouanga (1 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. Away from home, their split return of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with L. Dellavalle, Igor Jesus, S. Palencia unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.