LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

MLS Betting Preview: LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati

LA Galaxy host FC Cincinnati in this MLS clash at Dignity Health Sports Park, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Sunday 21 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Galaxy to Cause Cincinnati Problems

We’ll split our stake by backing LA Galaxy +0.25 at odds of 1.70 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Cincinnati.

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Galaxy Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

LA Galaxy drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. The Los Angeles club had 43% possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Maya Yoshida and Miki Yamane scoring one goal each.

FC Cincinnati won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at TQL Stadium against Nashville SC. Pat Noonan's team had 49% possession and six shots on goal, while Brenner da Silva and Evander Ferreira found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent head-to-head saw Galaxy land a 2-0 away victory over Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium.

MLS		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	FC Cincinnati	30	17	4	9	44	37	7	44:37	55
30	LA Galaxy	29	4	9	16	35	58	-23	35:58	21

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Galaxy have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Los Galácticos have averaged 55.2% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Top scorer Joseph Paintsil has found the net 4 times, Gabriel Pec 3, with Maya Yoshida and Marco Reus both scoring 2. Marco Reus is the leading assists maker on 3.

Cincinnati have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.3 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Ohio club have averaged 48.6% possession, 3.6 corners taken and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Evander Ferreira has scored 6, followed by Kevin Denkey and Pavel Bucha with 2 goals apiece. Evander Ferreira has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

LA Galaxy predicted lineup (4-3-3): Novak Micovic (GK), Miki Yamane, Maya Yoshida, Chris Rindov, John Nelson, Edwin Cerrillo, Diego Fagundez, Elijah Wynder, Gabriel Pec, Miguel Berry, Joseph Paintsil.

FC Cincinnati predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Evan Louro (GK), Miles Robinson, Matthew Miazga, Lukas Engel, Dominik Marczuk, Brian Anunga, Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano, Evander, Brenner, Ayoub Jabbari.

LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

LA Galaxy look a good bet in this MLS clash and we can back them at 1.70 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

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Key LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Galaxy in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cincinnati in 3 of their last 5 games.

Galaxy +0.25 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galaxy 2 - 1 Cincinnati

We’re predicting LA Galaxy to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at 8.50. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Galaxy To Have Most Corners

It’s been an average of 5.10 LA Galaxy corners in the past 10 home games, while the previous 5 Cincinnati away matches have seen them average 2.40. We think that the value can be found by wagering Galaxy to have the most corners and you can get attractive odds of 2.00.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Galaxy

Total

10.80 5.00 5.80

Home

9.60 5.10 4.50

Away

10.60 4.90 5.70

Cincinnati

Total

8.20 3.60 4.60

Home

9.00 4.80 4.20

Away

9.10 4.30 4.80

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Total Corners

Galaxy Corners

Cincinnati Corners

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LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The draw is currently trading at 3.90 if you think this MLS encounter will end all square, while FC Cincinnati have betting odds of 2.43 and LA Galaxy are 2.50 to land a victory of their own.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Galaxy are 1.89 here. However, if you want to back favourites Cincinnati, then 1.83 is on offer.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at 1.46.

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Evander Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find Evander at 4.90 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get 2.25 that he finds the net at anytime.

Galaxy Have Four Wins from Past Ten Home Clashes

Galaxy have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Cincinnati haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive away matches. The Orange and Blue have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
LA Galaxy Home Stats		4-2-4	3.10	1.60	1.50	7	3	5	5
FC Cincinnati Away Stats		6-2-2	2.40	1.40	1.00	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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LA Galaxy vs FC Cincinnati Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Galaxy vs Cincinnati team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed MLS lineups along with timely injury updates.

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