Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | MLS

Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy Preview

• Tournament: MLS
• Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
• Kick-Off Time: 23:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: Subaru Park, Chester

Philadelphia Union look to keep pushing for the top spot in the MLS Eastern Conference table when they host the struggling LA Galaxy side at Subaru Park, Chester. The Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy clash is set to take place on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at 23:30 PM GMT.

The Philadelphia Union have gone past their wonky form in the early stages of the season, having won three of their last four MLS games in style. They are currently in third place in the MLS Eastern Conference table with 23 points from 12 games so far.

Bradley Camell will look to ensure that his side can maintain their positive form and keep pushing for the top spot in the table. While he will need his players to be wary of the LA Galaxy's counter-attack threat, they will be tasked to play fast-paced, free-flowing attacking football to entertain their fans and try to get another major win at home.

The LA Galaxy have had a horrible start to the season, having lost nine of their first 12 matches of the campaign. That has led them to be stuck at the very bottom (15th place) in the MLS Western Conference table, with things going from bad to worse.

There is, however, still quite a bit of football to play in the 2024/25 MLS campaign. That is why Robbie Keane needs to lift his players and get them reinvested for the task ahead. He needs them to be braver on the pitch by playing more clinical attacking football and maintaining a stronger defensive line to frustrate Philadelphia and get a positive result from this away trip.

Philadelphia Union Team News

Bradley Camell is still without important squad players because of injuries. His forward, Markus Anderson, is currently out of action because of an ankle injury. Defender Ian Glavinovic is also sidelined after suffering a knee injury.

LA Galaxy Team News

Robbie Keane has a relatively healthy squad for the upcoming game. Riqui Puig, however, remains an absentee with a knee injury. He is unlikely to return to action in the ongoing MLS campaign.

Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy Predicted Lineups

Philadelphia Union Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Andre Blake

Defenders: Francis Westfield, Nathaniel Harriel, Jakub Glesnes, Kari Wagner

Midfielders: Indiana Vassilev, Jesus Bueno, Danley Jacques, Quinn Sullivan

Forwards: Tai Baribo, Mikael Uhre

LA Galaxy Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: John McCarthy

Defenders: Miki Yamane, Carlos Garces, Maya Yoshida, John Nelson

Midfielders: Edwin Cerrillo, Diego Fagundez, Marco Reus

Forwards: Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, Christian Ramirez

Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy Head-to-Head record

These two teams have faced each other on 13 occasions in the past. Out of that, the LA Galaxy have won 9 games and the Philadelphia Union only have one win! In their last five competitive matches, the LA Galaxy have won three games and the Philadelphia Union have won none.

Key Players to Watch in Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy

Tai Baribo (Philadelphia Union)

Tai Baribo has been a driving force for the Philadelphia Union in their inspired MLS campaign so far, coming up with the goods time and again. He has impressively overperformed his 5.66 xG (expected goals) with eight goals in 12 appearances so far, managing a brilliant 36% goal conversion rate.

The Israeli forward will look to maintain his impressive goal run by tormenting the LA Galaxy defenders with his clever movement and link-up play, but will need to be at his ruthless best in finishing off chances to inspire his side to a big win.

Marco Reus (LA Galaxy)

Marco Reus has experienced some issues in the early stages of transition into the MLS from Borussia Dortmund. He has underperformed his 1.40 xG (expected goals) with just one goal, managing a 10% goal conversion. He will look to bring his very best to the table against the Philadelphia Union and use his inspired skills to trouble them.

Reus will look to help his side in the attacking front by nailing his final third passes to create big chances and also get to the end of opportunities to put away chances clinically and help his side get a positive result.

Philadelphia Union vs LA Galaxy Prediction

The LA Galaxy have dominated the Philadelphia Union in their meetings in the past, but the tides have turned in the ongoing campaign. Philadelphia are now soaring high, playing some entertaining football and being a tough nut to crack.

Philadelphia Union will be in a positive mood, and their impressive momentum should help them sail past the LA Galaxy. Robbie Keane's side's defensive issues could come back to haunt them and allow the hosts to get a convincing win.

Predicted Score: Philadelphia Union 3-1 LA Galaxy

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