LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Major League Soccer match on August 24th, 2024

Today is a betting day for the match between LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United 2024. Soccer fans are increasingly keeping an eye on the USA Major League Soccer, which is especially good for sports bettors. In addition, it is a league that presents many opportunities to profit from online betting.

As we already mentioned, this time, our betting tip goes to the match LA Galaxy (Western Conference) vs Atlanta United (Eastern Conference) which will take place on August 24th, 2024 at 02:30h (UTC) at Dignity Health Sports Park.

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Introduction to the LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United betting tip 2024

The teams' recent results are always a clue as to what to expect before a soccer match.Thus, we can see that the Atlanta United have not achieved as consistent results as the LA Galaxy in the last five matches

Sometimes, good indicators about a match can also be given by an analysis of the most recent history between the two teams. In this case, LA Galaxy have won 1 time while Atlanta United has 3 wins in the last 5 meetings. This recent history can give us an idea about the trend for this upcoming game.

Speaking of history, this is always worth considering when making a betting tip, so for this match, we must mention that LA Galaxy has 5 Major League Soccer wins, while the Atlanta United has won the competition 1 time.

Based on the league's tradition factor, we can see that the LA Galaxy already shows their superior strength.

Details about the LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy won the last match they played. The clash against Portland Timbers, valid for Major League Soccer, ended with a score of 3-2. In addition, the men of G. Vanney took the field in this last match in the 4-2-3-1 formation, so it is quite possible that this is the team formation for this LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United 2024 match as well.

The LA Galaxy have collected 49 points so far. It has been a total of 14 wins and 5 losses as well as 7 draws. With that, the team is in 1st place in the Western Conference in the Major League Soccer.

As such, LA Galaxy will do everything they can to maintain that top spot and secure a direct spot to the semifinals of the MLS playoffs, and a place to play in the CONCACAF Champions League as well.

LA Galaxy Numbers

After -1 rounds, LA Galaxy has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 50 goals for and 36 conceded.

Individually, the team's main offensive standout in the competition so far is Dejan Joveljić. He has already scored 12 times this season and has helped LA Galaxy come away with the positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

The LA Galaxy team typically attempts to achieve an average ball possession of 56.15% to control the game. The reason for this is that teams with ball possession above 50% usually have some control over their opponents.

LA Galaxy featured Player

Commanding the team's actions in the central moments of the tournament, Riqui Puig has been the best LA Galaxy player of the season. The athlete's good performances make him one of the best players in the competition so far.

Details about Atlanta United

The Atlanta United come to the game in the same condition as their rivals. Since they also come from a victory for this duel. In a game of Major League Soccer, the team of G. Pineda Reyes, which played in the 4-3-3 scheme, faced Columbus Crew and the score ended 2-1. So the coach may be repeating the same lineup.

The Atlanta United is with 28 points, so it arrives for this LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United 2024 match currently occupying the 9th place in the Eastern Conference, with a campaign of 7 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.

Given this, Atlanta United must try everything to win the match and move up the league table because their current place is not enough to compete for anything this season.

Atlanta United records

We have reached matchday -1 in Major League Soccer and at the moment Atlanta United has made 35 goals and conceded 36.

Responsible for 6 of the team's goals in the competition, the Attacker Daniel Ríos Calderón is his top scorer. He has been calling the shots and has already helped the team to get crucial points.

Good markets to bet on LA Galaxy vs Atlanta United

Suggestion to bet on the favorite

Looking at the difference in aspirations of the teams and the campaign so far in this Major League Soccer, it is evident that the LA Galaxy team has good chances to win the match. So a good opportunity is to bet on LA Galaxy to win at Bet365, with odds of 1.7 is one of the bookmakers paying better at the moment.

Betting on goals

Both LA Galaxy and Atlanta United do not have an outstanding offensive record so far in the competition, with an average of 1.92 and 1.4 goals scored, respectively. Therefore, a good alternative for this game is to bet on the under 2.5, since due to the teams' characteristics, there might be few goals in the match. You can do this at Bet365. The odds of 3.1 are pretty attractive.

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