The most thrilling rivalry in MLS returns to the pitch this Saturday as LAFC welcome the LA Galaxy to BMO Field for the Los Angeles derby, affectionately dubbed El Trafico.
Leading the Western Conference standings, the Galaxy have been reinvigorated by quality new signings after missing the playoffs last year. Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec have slotted into opposing wing spots to great effect, combining for five goal contributions in the young season.
Paintsil has been the most impressive, owning four of those contributions evenly split between goals and assists. The 26-year-old Ghanaian international has been electric since joining from Belgian side Genk. It’s helped the Galaxy to the top of the table, without defeat through six matches in league play and scoring the second-most goals in MLS thus far, just one behind leaders Inter Miami.
After reaching the MLS Cup final in each of the last two seasons, winning the title in 2022, LAFC have regressed some after the departure of Carlos Vela and the spotty start for reigning Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga. They have won just twice in the opening six matches of the year, suffering an embarrassing defeat to a sputtering Colorado Rapids side last time out.
What channel is LAFC vs LA Galaxy? Live stream for El Trafico
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024 Time: 7:45 p.m. ET / 4:45 p.m. PT TV channel: FOX Streaming: Fubo, MLS Season Pass from Apple TV (free)
This high-profile MLS matchup between two local west coast rivals will be televised on FOX network channel, which can be streamed live on Fubo.
The game is also one of two games this weekend made free to stream on MLS Season Pass from Apple TV.
What time is LAFC vs LA Galaxy kickoff?
This MLS regular season rivalry match kicks off from BMO Stadium on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 4:45 p.m. local time in Los Angeles, CA.
Here’s how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States:
Date Kickoff time Eastern Time Sat, Apr. 6 7:45 p.m. Central Time Sat, Apr. 6 6:45 p.m. Mountain Time Sat, Apr. 6 5:45 p.m. Pacific Time Sat, Apr. 6 4:45 p.m. Alaska ST Sat, Apr. 6 3:45 p.m. Hawaii ST Sat, Apr. 6 2:45 p.m.
LAFC vs LA Galaxy lineups & team news
Young winger David Martinez is suspended for this match after his eventful substitute appearance last time out against Colorado. The 18-year-old came on in the 63rd minute, and by the full-time whistle, he had scored and been sent off for collecting two yellow cards.
Also missing due to injury are young defenders Omar Campos and Lorenzo Dellavalle, although neither figures to be involved in the first-team squad at the moment.
LAFC projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Lloris (GK) — Hollingshead, Murillo, Long, Palencia — Tillman, I. Sanchez, Atuesta — Olivera, Bogusz, Bouanga.
Still out for the LA Galaxy is young defender Jalen Neal, who remains sidelined with an abdominal injury with recovery taking longer than expected. Fellow center-back Martin Caceres may also be unavailable, as he was withdrawn in the 32nd minute of the last match against Seattle.
Otherwise, the Galaxy have their full squad up for selection, with star midfielder Riqui Puig and forwards Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic all in fine form. Joveljic was rested last time out, but should be set for a return after seeing 24 minutes off the bench.
LA Galaxy projected starting lineup (4-3-3): McCarthy (GK) — Yamane, Yoshida, Zavaleta, Aude – Delgado, Brugman, Puig — Paintsil, Joveljic, Pec.
LAFC vs LA Galaxy prediction, betting odds & lines
Score prediction: LAFC 2-2 LA Galaxy
This rivalry has historically featured oodles of goals, and whoever is the road team has not been shy about attacking early and often across this matchup over the years.
There’s no reason why this match should be any different — both teams are scoring and conceding goals at a high rate. The LA Galaxy can be backed to get a result at high value, currently sitting first in the Western Conference table without defeat in the first six matches of the season.
BetMGM
(USA) LAFC win -145 Draw +310 LA Galaxy win +320 Both teams
to score Y/N -210 / +145 Over / Under
3.5 goals +105 / -155 LAFC
-0.5 goals -155 LA Galaxy
+0.5 goals +110
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