Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids: Match Preview, Team News, and Predicted Lineups
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games when they host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. The Galaxy have been in good form of late, winning their last two games by a combined score of 7-1. Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has been in particularly good form, scoring three goals in his last two games.Predicted Lineup
* GK: Jonathan Bond * DF: Julian Araujo, Nick DePuy, Sega Coulibaly, Raheem Edwards * MF: Mark Delgado, Gaston Brugman, Victor Vazquez * FW: Samuel Grandsir, Javier Hernandez, Efrain AlvarezColorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders last weekend. The Rapids have been struggling for form of late, winning just one of their last five games. Diego Rubio has been the Rapids' standout player this season, scoring five goals in 11 games.Predicted Lineup
* GK: William Yarbrough * DF: Steven Beitashour, Danny Wilson, Lalas Abubakar, Lucas Esteves * MF: Jack Price, Bryan Acosta, Younes Namli * FW: Diego Rubio, Gyasi Zardes, Cole BassettHead-to-Head Record
The Galaxy have a slight edge in the head-to-head record against the Rapids, winning 11 of the 22 meetings between the two teams. The Rapids have won six times, and there have been five draws.Match Prediction
The Galaxy are the favorites to win this match. They are in better form than the Rapids and have a better head-to-head record. However, the Rapids are a dangerous team on their day, and they will be looking to make a statement against their rivals.Overall, this is a match that could go either way. The Galaxy are the favorites, but the Rapids are capable of causing an upset.
