MLS: LAFC vs. LA Galaxy Picks — El Trafico Set for California (Jul 19)

The intense rivalry between LAFC and LA Galaxy will be renewed in the MLS this weekend, and El Trafico could have an important impact on the playoff aspirations for both teams.

LA Galaxy’s grip on the MLS title is weakening with every passing week, and they come into this round sitting 15^th in the Western Conference standings following a midweek loss against Austin.

It has been a contrasting season for LAFC, who could yet finish at the top of the standings. Their excellent form was maintained in midweek with a professional 1-0 win on the road against Minnesota.

LAFC vs. LA Galaxy Overview

Odds

LAFC vs. LA Galaxy Head-to-Head Record

LA Galaxy have avoided defeat in the last two editions of El Trafico. The most recent clash between the Californian rivals ended in a 2-2 draw in May. However, LAFC have won each of their last two home matches against their city rivals in the MLS.

LAFC Team News

The in-form home team will have few injury concerns ahead of their biggest match in the calendar. Lorenzo Dellavalle is the only player out.

Possible Lineup

H. Lloris (GK); S. Palencia, I. Jesus, E. Segura, Y. Yeboah, T. Tillman, M. Delgado, A. Smoliakov, D. Bouanga, J. Ebobisse, N. Ordaz

LA Galaxy Team News

A lot of the Galaxy’s issues this season have stemmed from the absence of Ricard Puig, and no timeline has yet been put on his return from a serious knee injury.

Possible Lineup

N. Micovic (GK); M. Yamane, M. Jorgensen, M. Yoshida, J. Aude, M. Reus, E. Cerrillo, D. Fagundez, G. Pec, M. Nascimento, J. Paintsil

LAFC vs. LA Galaxy Picks

Despite the sides being closely matched based on head-to-head meetings, it is challenging to side with the visitors based on their poor results throughout 2025.

LAFC have been one of the dominant teams in the Western Conference throughout the campaign, and they have won an impressive eight of their eleven home matches. A home win looks like the best angle this weekend.