Galaxy are growing in confidence
LA Galaxy drew away to San Jose Earthquakes (1-1 draw) and then secured a 3-0 home win over Vancouver Whitecaps in their previous two games and have begun to climb out of the MLS 2025 cellar.
This Los Angeles Galaxy vs D.C. United (Washington) preview highlights that the Galaxy sit 30th with 12 points from 21 games, while D.C. United, 25th with 19 points from 21 games, hold a slight edge.
Marco Reus's three assists in the last five games have helped create chances and link the midfield to the frontline.
Joseph Paintsil has scored three goals in the Galaxy’s last five matches and brings pace and directness to the attack when he comes into the team.
Our Los Angeles Galaxy vs D.C. United (Washington) prediction notes that D.C. United, by contrast, have gone through a barren period themselves, with a pair of 0-0 draws against Nashville SC and Atlanta United in their most recent outings.
D.C. United are playing pragmatic football
The Black-and-Red remain a reactive side under Troy Lesesne, who has done a good job with the cards he’s been dealt during his time in charge.
Given the Los Angeles Galaxy vs D.C. United (Washington) odds, D.C. United have sat deep and defended in numbers, with their best players generally on the counter-attack when the opportunity arises.
Christian Benteke, who has six goals in 14 appearances this season, is the biggest star in their lineup and a reliable target at the top of the box.
Christian Ramirez is the Galaxy’s leading scorer in MLS 2025 with four goals in 19 matches, and his ability to play in the air and on the ground is a big asset to them.
Los Angeles have the quality to edge it
D.C. United have two wins, two draws and five defeats from their nine away fixtures in MLS 2025, so Los Angeles are rightful favourites in this game.
But the 1.65 on the home side is not too appealing as they have only two wins, two draws and five losses at Dignity Health Sports Park in 2025.
A win for either side in this encounter would represent a pivotal moment in their season, given both are historic MLS clubs with a long-standing rivalry.
This Los Angeles Galaxy vs D.C. United (Washington) prediction suggests we’re backing LA Galaxy to just edge this contest because they are improving, in-form and have the better quality across the park.
Additionally, our Los Angeles Galaxy vs D.C. United (Washington) betting tips recommend over 2.5 goals at 1.73 as this looks a solid bet for this clash too, as it would mark a mini-upturn in LA Galaxy’s attacking output and one that D.C. United’s leaky defence won’t be able to stop.
