LAFC are heavy favourites heading into their midweek clash with a DC United side that sit rock bottom of the Eastern Conference. DC United haven’t won in three games, and were lucky to escape with just the 1-0 loss to New England Revolution last time out. Los Angeles on the other hand are on a run of six straight victories, and have scored nine in their last two games. 4:0
Julian Gaines is out with a pelvis issue. Danny Musovski is deemed fit to return. DC United are missing Adrien Perez, who has refractured the foot he injured last July that kept him out for three months last year. Bill Hamid remains out injured with a hand injury, while Brad Smith has injured his knee. Brendan Hines-Ike joins them on the treatment table with a foot injury, while Chris Odoi-Atsem misses out with an illness.
Los Angeles FC have won their last 6 home matches (Major League Soccer). DC United have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 4 away matches (Major League Soccer). DC United have failed to score in their last 4 away matches (Major League Soccer). Los Angeles FC have scored at least 2 goals in their last 6 home matches (Major League Soccer). DC United have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches (Major League Soccer). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Los Angeles FC's last 8 home games (Major League Soccer).