Los Angeles Football Club vs. D.C. United - 5/26/18 MLS Soccer Pick, Odds, and Prediction

.C. United vs. Los Angeles Football Club

MLS Soccer: Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:00 pm (Banc of California Stadium)

The Line: LAFC -165 / DC +436 / Draw +328 -- Over/Under: 3 See the Latest Odds

TV: ESPN+, MLS LIVE on DAZN (Canada), YouTube TV [LA only], NewsChannel 8

Los Angeles Football Club and D.C. United meet Saturday in MLS soccer action at Banc of California Stadium.

Los Angeles Football Club enters this match with an overall record of 6-3-2, a 2-0-2 record at home and a 4-3-0 record on the road. Los Angeles Football Club look to stay hot after earning points in six of their last seven matches and separating themselves early as a top team in the Western Conference. Los Angeles Football Club are an explosive offensive team that’s averaging 2.1 goals per game and have earned points in eight of the 10 matches in which they’ve scored at least once. At home is where Los Angeles Football Club shines defensively, allowing 0.8 goals and pitching two shutouts. Los Angeles Football Club has also scored at least once in all four of its home games so far this season. Carlos Vela leads LAFC with seven goals, Diego Rossi has six assists and Marco Urena has 18 shots.

D.C. United enters this match with an overall record of 2-5-2, a 1-0-1 record at home and a 1-5-1 record on the road. D.C. United could use a feel good performance here after losing four of their last six matches. D.C. United finds itself dead last in the Eastern Conference due to inconsistent offense and a defense that’s allowed two or more goals in five times in nine matches. On the road this season, D.C. United is being outscored by 0.7 and as allowed three goals four different times. The good news for D.C. United is that help may be on the way soon, as the club and Everton star Wayne Rooney continue to discuss a possible deal. Darren Mattocks leads D.C. United with four goals, Luciano Acosta has five assists and Yamil Asad has 12 shots.

There’s no history between these two clubs. 

D.C. United has been blitzed on the road defensively this season and there’s not much reason to think that’s going to change anytime soon. Los Angeles Football Club has proven to be one of the more offensive skilled teams within its conference and should get a lot of quality looks at the net in this game. D.C. United has played a ton on the road this season and has given u seven goals in its last three matches. Tired legs may be starting to become a factor. 

I’ll take the over three goals.