LAFC is favored to win their upcoming match against the Galaxy 2-0, building on their strong recent form.

LAFC trails first-place San Diego FC by seven points but has three games in hand and has played the fewest matches this season at 20.

LAFC has a strong home record at BMO Stadium, with eight wins in 2025, and is undefeated in their last five home games against the Galaxy.

LAFC recently moved up to fourth in the Western Conference after a 1-0 win over Minnesota United, while the Galaxy remain at the bottom following a 2-1 loss to Austin FC.

The match at BMO Stadium on Saturday will be the final El Trafico clash of the year, featuring Los Angeles' two MLS teams.

Under coach Steve Cherundolo, LAFC has adopted a strong defensive strategy, winning all three matches in July and keeping clean sheets in each.

The Galaxy's last victory over LAFC at BMO Stadium was in the 2023 US Open Cup, where they won 2-0.

Galaxy's Riqui Puig is out due to an ACL injury, with Mathias Jorgensen expected to start in his place.

LAFC will be missing key players Ryan Raposo, Aaron Long, Lorenzo Dellavalle, and Maxime Chanot due to injuries, which could impact their lineup.

The Galaxy's form has been poor, with no away wins all season and a league-high 45 goals conceded, highlighting their defensive struggles.