Oakland Roots vs LA Galaxy 2 tips and predictions

Experience may be advantage for Oakland Roots

There's just 4 points between the two clubs as fifth place Oakland Roots get set to host seventh place LA Galaxy 2.

The jury's still out on this one but it should be a good game.

Looking at their respective results ahead of this match, the hosts have logged 5 wins in their last 7 matches while the visitors have been defeated in 9 of their last 15 matches, home or away. That might not be suitable preparation for this.

This home squad is making the most of a recent run of form and they continue to gel together nicely. Oakland Roots scored three or more goals in 4 of their recent 7 matches and their determination has been evident all over the field. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 9 of their last 10 games.

LA Galaxy 2 lacked rearguard reliability in some of their recent trips. They've conceded two or more goals in all of their last 9 away matches.

To be fair, it won't be a surprise to see them finish with the stalemate. It's felt that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in front of goal. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense on this occasion.