MLS betting tips: Expect goals, cards and fireworks in El Trafico as MLS record attendance set

Cross-city rivals LA Galaxy and Los Angeles FC will clash in front of a record MLS crowd of over 80,000 spectators.

A new MLS attendance record will be set when over 80,000 pack into the Rose Bowl to watch LA Galaxy against LAFC and they won't be disappointed.

Suggested bet

Over 2.5 goals & both teams to score

Over 5.5 cards

The form book will tell you that LA Galaxy is unbeaten in five, but the 'hosts' have won just three of their previous 20 MLS matches.

The visitors have been going through a sticky patch of their own. A 2-0 loss in Dallas at the weekend was their seventh defeat in 10 games.

Both clubs are having historically bad runs by their standards but that won't stop them from producing their best in El Trafico.

In league play, both teams have scored at least once in the previous seven meetings and there have been over 2.5 goals in six of those matches.

Since this fixture was first played in 2018 it has averaged 4.31 goals per game. There have been over 2.5 goals in 11 matches.

Earlier this season, LAFC beat their rivals 3-2 for the third consecutive league meeting.

Goals have been a real struggle for the Galaxy this season but despite their poor form, they still beat LA 2-0 in the US Open Cup.

In addition to goals, cards are also guaranteed. It's been a long time since we've witnessed fewer than five cards in this fixture.

The latest six meetings have averaged a touch above six cards per game with the record currently sitting at 11.

The intensity is always there in this fixture so we think the current defensive failings of these sides could make it an instant classic.

Playing in front of over 80,000 people should only add to the atmosphere and we expect to see an extremely frantic start with an early goal.

Expect entertainment, goals, cards and probably a penalty as is customary in LAFC matches. Bet on cards and goals.