Los Angeles FC vs. St. Louis City SC Prediction: LAFC Look to Extend Winning Ways

Wednesday evening we will see Los Angeles FC host St. Louis City SC at BMO stadium in a crucial Western Conference affair for the home side. Entering this midweek clash both clubs are riding two game-winning streaks. Head-to-head these two had collided only three times in their history, with the Black and Gold Falcons winning on two occasions and have shared the points once occurring in September of last year. 

Steve Cherundolo’s men are coming off a massive road win last weekend winning 2-1 against FC Cincinnati. Securing their 15th MLS victory in 2024, LAFC currently occupy the second place spot in the west sitting six points back from first chasing their El Tráfico rivals, the LA Galaxy. 

Meanwhile, John Hackworth’s crew attained an uplifting victory in a difficult franchise sophomore year capturing a 3-1 over their I-70 Derby adversary, Sporting Kansas City. Inside the 90 minutes, St.Louis was outshot 17 to 14 and only maintained 47 percent of the ball possession. 

Here, we will break down the betting odds and share our favorite picks for Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC.

Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC Betting Odds for Wednesday, October 2

The odds placed by the books have made Los Angeles FC the overwhelming favorite to capture all three points on the moneyline. We dive into the alternate Asian line market with LAFC to win by one or more (-1) is priced at -160. For St.Louis to hang around in this encounter they’re listed (+1) at + 125.

Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC Odds

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Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC Betting Preview

Los Angeles FC Preview

Prized prospect David Martinez earned his second start in the MLS last weekend, making good on the coach's trust by finding the back of the net for the third time this year. The 18-year-old winger has graced the pitch in 288 minutes and counting, acquiring an assist to his account also. Per 90 minutes the Venezuelan international is a menace around the opposition keeper averaging 2.81 shots on target. 

2018 World Cup winner Olivier Giroud lodged his first goal contribution in MLS play last weekend. The 38-year-old came on in the second half earning 25 minutes of work finishing with zero shots taken. It will take time for the French legend to fit into the North American style of play and get climatized to his new surroundings. In 317 minutes of domestic play, Giroud currently possesses an xG of 0.40.

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St. Louis City SC Preview

Joining St.Louis in the summer transfer window, Cedric Teuchert had exploded onto the scene with his productive play. The 27-year-old has gathered five goals and three assists in seven league outings. The attacking-minded midfielder is overachieving by the analytics department owning an xG 1.79. Teuchert might over-perform all the way to the conclusion of the regular season as the new weapon upfront is averaging 1.53 shots on target per 90.

Joao Klauss has hit a rough patch in the season, the striker has failed to register a goal in his last 13 appearances. The striker is off last year’s pace where he hit double digits in the goals department. Since last year, the 27-year-old has dressed up 47 times im St.Louis City colors, bagging 15 goals in all competitions.

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Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC - My Pick

• Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC pick: Los Angeles FC alternate Asian line -1 (-160) at bet365

Both sides are in scenarios where they are in the must-win territory, LAFC needs to win to catch their enemies in first place while St. Louis City is playing for jobs next year. With four games left on the schedule, LAFC can’t afford to drop points, especially at home where they have lost only twice through 15 home games. The team's form has dipped since their setback in the Leagues Cup final, but in 15 league wins, the Black and Gold Falcons have won by more than a goal. St. Louis's away defense has shown difficulties keeping the ball out of their own net conceding an average of 2.47 goals against.

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How to Watch Los Angeles FC vs. St.Louis City SC

• When: October 2, 10.30 p.m ET

• Where: BMO stadium

• TV: Apple TV